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Volume 9, Issue 1

Diaz president after tumultuous summer

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Next, Diaz must nominate a vice president and try to get Senate approval for her choice, which she said Thursday is Anthony Graziani, SG chief of staff.

She hopes to have Graziani approved at the next Senate meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, the first gathering of the fall semester.

Ryther served as president for three months. In June, allegations surfaced that Ryther and five other SG representatives smoked marijuana at a student-funded retreat.

In a three-hour impeachment hearing, Senate voted to keep Ryther in his position due to lack of evidence.

Jasmine Villanueva, then Senate president and one of the five accused with Ryther, resigned the day the allegations surfaced.

“My resignation came because that was right for me, and Peter did what was right for Peter,” Villanueva said.

im Diaz didn’t think she’d ever serve as Student Body president. But after Peter Ryther’s sudden resignation on July 23, she had to step up to the plate.

“It’s a tough situation, that’s for sure,” Diaz said. “I am not disappointed, mad or angry. I respect Peter’s decision. “(SG) is ready to pass from this situation and move forward. We have a great team on board and we are ready to start the semester.”

Ryther resigned as Student Body president in an e-mail to SG representatives and university officials, citing “health and personal reasons.”

“I look forward to more time focusing on recovering my personal health and concentrating on my academic studies,” Ryther wrote.

Ryther did not respond to nuplease see SG on page 4 merous requests for comment from nTurn to page 3 to read a letter from Diaz Eagle News. nTurn to page 19 and read an opinion on SG

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By Josh Siegel Sports editor

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he modest, long-range template that defines the FGCU baseball program proved its worth when Casey Coleman became the first former Eagle in the major leagues after being promoted from Triple-A Iowa to the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 1.

By providing a no-thrills platform, and using an approach that is similar to one that would be heaped on an unproven professional, FGCU head coach Dave Tollett and his staff equip players with a perspective that allows for immediate growth through the minor league system.

Coleman, a pitcher who was drafted in the 15th round in 2008 and was 10-7 with 4.07 earned run average at Triple-A Iowa, experienced a quick ascent like former Eagle Chris Sale, who was drafted 13th overall by the Chicago White Sox in June, and was called up to

Chicago Cubs pitcher Casey Coleman throws in relief aganist the Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 2, the day after the former FGCU star was promoted to the majors. AP photo

the big league two days after Coleman on Aug. 3 after possessing a 2.84 ERA with 15 strikeouts for Triple-A Charlotte. “It’s exciting of

course to be called up to the major leagues,” Coleman said a day after his promotion. please see COLEMAN on page 23

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Instructor’s death shocks FGCU family

By Samantha League News editor

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olleagues and students are trying to cope with the tragic death of Jeffrie Jinian, an instructor in FGCU’s Division of Justice Studies who died of a selfinflicted gunshot wound at a Naples bar in July.

Jinian had worked in education and administration for 10 years and was a doctoral candidate at Florida Atlantic University at the time of his death.

“We cannot begin to tell you how much we will miss him,” said Duane Dobbert, FGCU professor of criminal forensic studies. “We will always remember the joy he brought to our lives.”

Dobbert described Jinian as “funny, upbeat and an absolute gentleman.”

Marisa Magro, a senior majoring in criminal justice and a student of Jinian’s, said, “I feel very privileged that FGCU was able to find such a professor and that I was able to have had him.”

When Magro temporarily moved away for an internship last fall, she still signed up for one of Jinian’s on-campus courses. “I was willing to drive back every Wednesday… It meant that much to be in his class,” she said.

Jinian’s FGCU career, however, wasn’t without controversy. In 2009, he was suspended without pay for two months after sexual harassment accusations. He was required to attend counseling with a licensed therapist and get sexual harassment training.

Now, after his death, those in the university community who knew him are mourning the loss of a man they believed was a great asset to FGCU. “His courses were a brilliant blend of classical theory and contemporary research,” Dobbert said.

“To say that students loved (his) courses is an absolute understatement.”

Magro took two of Jinian’s courses. She said he always kept students on their toes. please see JINIAN on page 10

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Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:49 a.m.: An individual called to file a police report involving theft of construction equipment from South Housing. The individual informed UPD that the lock was cut and a forklift was used to life equipment. A welder was stolen from the second floor of the construction sight and taken off of the property.

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Campus News

Students help in women’s shelter

From the desk of Kimberly Diaz:

By Katie Egan Staff writer

T Fellow Eagles, Student Government is excited to work with all of you this year to make it the best year FGCU has seen.

Student Government exists to serve the Student Body in several ways: we are your voice on campus; we are your representatives to the administration; we are your advocates to the State Government.

As student representatives, we are responsible for keeping you informed, and ensuring that your time at FGCU is well spent. Please visit our Web site to see information regarding the three branches that make up your Student Government.

These branches exist to serve several different functions that, together, make up a governing body working to fulfill your needs. I encourage you to view the budget tracker, which keeps an accurate, up-to-date account of funds spent by Student Government on Registered Student Organizations, programming, and other services for you, the student. It is important to know that a portion of every tuition credit hour paid goes into the

Activities and Services account. This is the money that funds our organization, and more importantly, your involvement on campus.

These four short years will present you with networking opportunities, and other experiences that will carry you into your future endeavors. I urge you to become an active member on your campus, becoming involved in anything and everything. Not only will these experiences shape the person you will become after college, but also allow you to see what an amazingly unique privilege it is to call yourself an Eagle.

Go Eagles!

Kimberly Diaz Student Body President Email: sgpres@fgcu.edu Office: (239) 590-7873

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hree FGCU students volunteered at one of the most productive and aggressive advocates for domestic abuse in the country this summer.

This advocate, the Naples Shelter for Abused Women and Children. was on campus during our most recent Orientation Week to help promote healthy relationships for university students.

This effort was sponsored and supported by a group of students in Michael Fauerbach’s Civic Engagement class.

Although she can’t speak for everyone involved, Jessica Cruz, a senior majoring in biotechnology, was one of the volunteers this summer and said she enjoyed her experience at the shelter.

“Making a difference is satisfying, but learning and teaching is the real reward,” Cruz said.

Her most valuable experience was learning about the power struggle at the core of abuse and the need to replace it with appropriate behavior.

“To break the cycle or potential cycle of abuse, change won’t necessarily just stop on its own, but practice of good habits is the correction to poor behavior,” Cruz said.

According to a United Nations study released in 2000 titled the “Status of Women,” a woman is beaten every 15 seconds in the United States.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund, a national non-

profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education and prevention, says that more than three women in the U.S. are slain each day by their husbands or boyfriends and up to 10 million children experience domestic violence annually.

We tend to ask, “Why does she stay?” instead of asking, “Why does he batter?” or, on a larger scale, “Why does society allow battering to continue?”

This shows the need to change our attitudes, beliefs and behaviors regarding the acceptance of violence in daily living.

This is why the shelter exists: to protect victims, to prevent abuse among future generations and to prevail over this social ill, according to their website, The Shelter itself is a professional support system for those seeking safety, assistance

please see SHELTER on page 10

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“The presence of the Shelter for Abused Women and Children on campus made the genuine impact that many students and parents recognized,” said Cruz, one of three FGCU students who volunteered at the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples.

Colleen Cole and Jessica Garcia also volunteered this summer.

This new, important initiative will focus on college-aged men and women to provide advice on building healthy relationships through mutual respect, effective conflict resolution and methods of honoring the self-respect and dignity of each party in a relationship.

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Campus News

campus briefs

Hockey team seeking players, volunteers

HIt Us with your best Shot

The FGCU Hockey Team is looking for voluenteers and players.

“This is particularly important this year in view of the fact that we have an ever-expanding fan base.,” said Jason Almcrantz, hockey club president.

The club is not an NCAA sport at FGCU. The team is looking for students who would like to assist with fundraising, game-day operations and video broadcasting.

Any students who are interested in playing should attend FGCU hockey tryouts. Sessions will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at Germain Arena.

All players hoping to try out for FGCU hockey must complete a tryout application prior to the actual tryouts.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 in the Student Union Ballroom.

Last season, the Division III team had an excellent 34-4 record. The Division II team finished the regular season ranked third in the Southeast.

Students interested in either tryouts or volunteer opportunities can contact Almcrantz at jralmcra@eagle.fgcu.edu.

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You are cordially invited to our first ever Internship night!

•Day: Wednesday, September, 15 2010 •Time: 6:00-7:00 PM •Location: The office of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: The Naples Group located at 2325 Vanderbilt Bch Rd #201, Naples, FL 34109 (We’re on the second floor of the Ever Bank building, located between CVS and Starbucks, and across from Pei Wei in “The Collection at Vanderbilt”) At this event you will learn about the paid-internship opportunity with the Northwestern Mutual for the upcoming fall 2010 semester for both sales and marketing. Business attire is required. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Please bring your resume to the event.

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To RSVP, please call Jesse M. Bouchard at 239-961-5759, or e-mail him at Jesse.Bouchard@nmfn.com For more information visit us at www.nminternship.com Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) and its subsidiaries.

SG continued from page 1 Besides Ryther and Villanueva, Tyler Offerman, director of environmental initiatives; and Sens. Rebecca Gwyn, Rafael Felicano and Millie Ruiz were also accused of smoking pot. Offerman, Gwyn and Felicano were cleared in the June hearing. Ruiz’s impeachment was voided when she transferred to another university.

According to Villanueva, she went through the university’s judicial process before Ryther.

“My particular case lasted about two weeks from start to finish,” Villanueva said.

According to the Student Code of Conduct, allegations against a student can result from a written complaint by a student to the Dean of Students or from information that comes to the university through the Internet, social networking sites or the media.

Once the student receives notice of the charges, he or she can choose an administrative or student conduct committee hearing.

An administrative hearing is a one-on-one meeting with an administrator. A student conduct committee is comprised of faculty, staff and 50 percent students.

A student who is found to have violated the student code of conduct faces penalties ranging from community service hours to reprimand, suspension, expulsion, and restriction in clubs and organizations.

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Campus News

Whitaker Center golf carts to assist students late to class

By Samantha League News editor

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uring the second week of school, three golf carts with signs that say “STEM Taxi” will join the chaos in the parking lots.

Except, these golf carts will be there to drive potentially late students to the academic buildings.

The STEM Taxis are an outreach of the Whitaker Center to both assist students to class and to give them information about what the center does.

“While students are in the golf carts, the student volunteers will ask them questions about the Whitaker Center and give them infor mation,” said Susan Fohs, the administrative assistant for the Whitaker Center.

This act of generosity is just one of many events the Whitaker Center is planning to raise awareness about what they do.

The Whitaker Center, located in Whitaker Hall in Suite 225, supports science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and is committed to improving the delivery of these subjects on all levels.

FGCU students who are studying a STEM subject can be paired with faculty mentors who can help them with their research.

They can also apply for a $500 grant if they need money for a STEM sub-

ject, such as research materials or travel expenses.

The Whitaker Center will also be hosting more workshops in an effort to encourage more dialogue between students and faculty members.

“We’re hoping students can tell us, what do they need? What can we help them do to fulfill that need?” said Fohs.

The Whitaker Center also sponsors a summer program that’s intended to get middle school children more interested in STEM subjects before they reach higher education.

This program, called the Student Research Opportunity, chooses students who have participated in the Regional Science Fair to come to FGCU’s campus and work with faculty members on real research.

“Our goal is to get young people enthused about STEM,” Fohs said.

After surveys came back last year showing many FGCU students didn’t know what the Whitaker Center was, the new full-time director, Douglas Spencer, plans on bringing more avenues and money to fund different activities on campus.

“Students are welcome to anything the Whitaker Center hosts,” Fohs said.

Students are also welcome to visit the center at any time if they have any questions or would like to get involved.

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tudents now have a place to freely express themselves on campus.

Six kiosks that were approved

by Student Government Senate last semester will be available to students at the start of this semester.

These kiosks, which cost a total of $99,552, will be regulated by the Office of Student Involvement only for nudity and alcohol policy obstructions.

One side of each kiosk will

have a university map behind a locked glass box while the other side will be open for students.

The kiosks are located outside of the shuttle loop, in the breezeway between Reed and Ben Hill Griffin halls, behind Academic Building 3, in front of Lutgert, in front of the entrance to Garage 1, and between the Arts Complex and Bower Hall.

Not only are the kiosks detachable if future university construction interferes with their locations, they are hurricane-resistant, LEED certified, and will be lit by a solar panel on the roof

at night.

The boards located in the Student Union, Reed Hall, Ben Hill Griffin and library will still be up and available for students to post on as well.

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TOP: Student Government-funded kiosks are positioned in high traffic areas on campus.

LEFT: SG- funded benches were constructed at the shuttle loop over the summer.

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Growing pains: Campus additions FAR LEFT: The Bower School of Music building is now completed.

LEFT: FGCU students can soon expect a traffic light at the congested intersection of North Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.

MIDDLE: Construction has begun for South Village’s new dorm, Palmetto Hall. It’s expected to open for Fall 2011.

BOTTOM: A second left-turn lane is being added to the main FGCU entrance. The traffic light will not be delivered until late fall.

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“Physical or psychological abuse can occur in any relationship and be initiated by either man or woman,” according to Rebecca Grabau, local spokeswoman for the shelter.

Domestic violence can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual and psychological, or a combination of these abuses, according to a fact sheet provided by the Naples shelter. Domestic violence affects all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

“I didn’t expect to learn that the power of control can blind someone, when our goal was to bring awareness and prevent this from happening,” Cruz said.

She also admits it’s easy to turn your head when you’re not the individual impacted, and it’s easy to lose yourself if you are.

“I promise everyone who checked in the shelter has lost some control over their circumstances,” Cruz said.

This is why the goal is to raise awareness so everyone, including victims of domestic abuse, can regain control over their current situation and prevent it from happening in the future.

For instance, on the first day of Jinian’s Homeland Security course, Magro was told to show up in professional attire and to bring proper identification.

When the students arrived, Jinian, who was dressed in a suit with a leather jacket and sunglasses, handed them all “Classified” folders that contained information about a “terrorist attack.”

“He really took the time to cut out everything and put together something like that,” Magro said.

Jinian was passionate about the psychology and cultural sociology of genocide and hate crimes, Dobbert said. Dobbert also considers Jinian’s research to be “cutting edge” forensic sociology.

Magro believes one of the funniest things about Jinian was his Starbucks coffee obsession.

“He could not process in class without his Starbucks coffee,” she said.

“It always made us laugh, and the one day he wasn’t able to get it, the students were like, ‘We’ll go get you one; just sit down and class will resume in six minutes.’”

Jinian was also a critical part of Justice Studies’ plan to incorporate intelligence analysis into the degree programs, according to Dobbert.

“Many of the Justice Studies faculty have been together for a decade and Jeff (Jinian) is part of our family,” Dobbert said. “Jeff was a delight to be around.”

If you or someone you care about is in an abusive relationship, the shelter’s 24-hour crisis hotline can be reached at 239-775-1101.

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Dear Eagle Students, n behalf of the 13 fraternities and sororities that embody our Greek community I would like to welcome you to Florida Gulf Coast University. Greek membership not only opens windows of endless opportunities, but enhances the college experience. Social and academic networking, lifelong friendships, service to the greater community, and many other skills to help you succeed in life are just a few of the assets joining a Greek letter organization can bring to an individual.

Greek life promotes a great balance of academics, leadership, service, and social events. Members of our Greek organizations are expected to maintain high grades, to volunteer in the local community and to get involved in other campus organizations. Over 10 percent of Greeks at FGCU hold primary leadership positions in many student organizations such as: Student Government, Programming Board, Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants. Greeks also participate in civic engagement by donating thousands of dollars annually to local and national charities and participating in over 12,000 hours of community service. When you join a fraternity or sorority at FGCU, it is much more than wearing Greek letters or attending meetings; it is an opportunity to meet new people and form strong friendships based on adherence to a set of shared values.

If you are interested in going through the process of becoming a member of a Greek organization, please visit our website at http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/GreekLife/. There you will be able to see how each of our organizations holds their membership recruitment or intake process and find the forms and other information you need in order to participate. I encourage all of you to Go Greek at FGCU! Go Eagles!

Melissa Sharp

Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator

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Students interested in joining a panhellenic sorority are required to attend Recruitment Orientation, after signing up for recruitment on the Panhellenic website.

Students who would like to go through the recruitment process must sign up online and pay the $40 recruitment fee before noon, Friday, Aug. 27.

Formal recruitment is Tuesday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept.. 6.

“We are encouraging girls to go through recruitment, even if they are unsure,” said Whitney Mercer, panhellenic president.

Being a new organization, Kappa Delta has a separate recruitment process that will take place Sept. 17 through the 19.

Last year, 320 participated in Panhellenic recruitment.

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“If they (a potential new member) do not attend one of these events they will not be able to receive a bid from an organization,” said Anthony Graziani, IFC president.

At the information sessions, students can meet representatives from each of the five fraternities. Students will have an opportunity to watch five- to 10-minute presentations on the fraternities.

“The purpose of this is so that they are exposed and are aware of all organizations so that they can make a more informed decision on which organization/organizations that they would like to rush,” Graziani said.

After both IFC information sessions, students will begin the rush process by attending events put on by the different organizations.

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Opinion

Eagle news editorial BOARD

Nontraditional students unite

By Chel Freeman

Contributing writer

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ontraditional students are individuals who have taken a break from school and returned. Many are commuters, married, parents or all of the above— as is my circumstance.

According to the Federal Student Aid website, 40 percent of American college students are 25 years of age or older. Still, for those of us in this category, it feels as if the university system is tailor-made for 18- to 21-yearolds attending college for “the experience.”

As if we don’t have enough cards stacked against us, it can be daunting to step onto any college campus where immaturity is inevitable.

To those of you who fall into the younger sect, spare me the defense of how you have experienced life as a world traveler/philanthropist/child of an addict/recovered addict yourself/wise beyond your years. The “nontraditionals” have been there, too — and still have a few years on you.

Yes, we can be friends and learn from one another. As the old adage goes “never judge a man until you’ve walked in his moccasins,” but let’s not deny that there is a gap between us.

To my fellow nontraditionals, find comfort in numbers. Though we may be less intrusive, we’re here, too. We are painstakingly working on degrees we once thought eluded us.

In my first semester back, I took full advantage of our free Counseling and Psychological Services here on campus (CAPS).

This is a big transition, and you’re aware that many of your same-aged peers did not choose the challenging path of going back to school, like you did.

I also utilize the student health services when necessary for exams and prescriptions at a drastic discount. You possibly have a mortgage and kids —why not claim the freebies extended to you as a student?

After spending any amount of time in the working world, where responsibility, self-control and professionalism were expected, you may be surprised by the sights, sounds and sometimes smells on campus. I have pet peeves I never expected to encounter, and my best advice is to find the comedy in them.

Some things to be prepared for are the rampant texting during class— as it is apparently less important to listen to what the live beings in front of you

have to say than what the plastic device is communicating.

Don’t be shocked when students come and go from classrooms mid-lecture, as they don’t respect the massive amount of time and money the professors invested into their own educations to merely stand before the class.

Get used to seeing workout clothes and beach attire. Prepare yourself for the gross overuse of filler words such as “like” and the ever-present discussion of “getting wasted.”

I personally was baffled by the smoking areas simply because there don’t seem to be stations for other vices. Several universities have bars on campus, whereas ours does not. I call for equality of all vices, but I digress.

Obviously, all of the above are fine in moderation, but you’ll soon learn this is regular behavior, even in the upper level courses.

Other than my drive to finish what I have started, the one aspect of FGCU that keeps me coming back is the faculty.

I have attended five different schools since graduating from high school nearly 10 years ago.

Only here do I feel that the professors are interested in my success and are also well educated in their respective fields.

I encourage you to meet with them outside of class with any uncertainties, to have them review your papers or to simply pick their brains. They will be your best advocate on this journey. Being a commuter student, I have yet to find one staff member on campus who was unwilling to have a meeting with me over the phone additionally.

On a final note, nontraditional students, stay focused and motivated. Find like-minded students and professors to encourage you, and be optimistic. Reach out when you’re struggling. Know that the sacrifices will all be worth it. If you have children, you are setting an awesome example for them. Congratulations on your new venture!

You may be in the minority, but you are not alone.

Chel Freeman is a senior majoring in communication. She is passionate about art, culture, women’s issues, human rights and stands up for the truth. Chel understands that in order to keep the peace, we must disturb it once in a while—which has gotten her into trouble one or two times.

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Freshmen urged to focus on studies, not parties

By Chelsea Seeley

Contributing writer

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t’s that time of year again. Buying stuff for dorms, registering for classes, checking your financial aid — another year of college.

As the beginning of the term approaches, some incoming freshmen are unaware of the pressures they will undoubtedly face. Including keeping their grades up. Not all of them will want to face these pressures. They are simply excited for the fun times ahead— and only the fun times.

As a freshman myself, I am not going to lie and say I don’t think about the parties, attending events and making new friends.

However, I also consider the fact that I will have to keep my schoolwork in mind if I want to continue living the great life that FGCU has to offer.

It is a little ridiculous that people just can’t face the fact that school may be a little bit more important than partying or playing around. It’s not just fun and games. I can’t put my mind around the fact that some people just don’t seem to realize that. You need to keep focused on every part of your college experience, whether it’s fun or not. Let’s just say you decide not to go to a class because you were out too late the night before; from what I have

been told and what I have read, (Thank you Harlan Cohen—author of “The Naked Roommate”) it is incredibly hard to make up the work that you weren’t in class to learn. Then it all starts going downhill.

Is that what should be happening to someone who wants to do so much with their first year of college? No, not really. I can also see it being difficult for freshman to avoid the all night outings, because we don’t have a set idea of what we want to do our first year.

I have been told time and time again that staying focused will get you places. It will surely prove to be a wise piece of advice once all of us “newbies” walk into our first class. It’s important to have an appropriate balance between your social life and school life. Allow time to study, but also reserve time to hang out and let loose with friends. It’s about balance. Hopefully those who don’t see the need to prioritize and who put more focus on their social life will eventually figure it out.

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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Pay attention to the world around you?

Are you tough enough to take some heat?

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Contact Sara Gottwalles at opinion@eaglenews.org to contribute to the Opinion section.

SG leaders characters to be kept in check

By Jeffrey Haut Staff writer

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ith changes in FGCU’s Student Government that seem to be coming as often as summer thunderstorms, one word has consistently been repeated amongst our campus hierarchy: leadership.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines leadership as, “The office in which a leader sits; the capacity of someone to lead; and the act or an instance of someone leading.” However, I believe that leadership can be summed up as, “The truest test of one’s character.”

Perhaps Martin Luther King Jr. had it right: “The ultimate test of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and moments of convenience, but where he stands in moments of challenge and moments of controversy.”

How does Student Government leadership relate to you and me? Simply put, we entrust our fellow students to make decisions on our behalf, in a way that they believe will be in our best interests as a whole.

With this trust come various responsibilities— some enumerated and some implied. An example of an enumerated responsibility would be to attend Board of Trustees meetings. An example of an implied responsibility is to always conduct yourself in a manner befitting the office that you are holding, whether in public or private.

Now, I understand that this is college, and no, I am not going to say that I am perfect and never do anything wrong. However, I will say that I am not in a high leadership position on campus.

In reality, an elected official is always held to a higher standard than the average citizen is. If you are in elected office, prepare to live in a fish bowl. Then, if you do something wrong, prepare for everybody and their grandmother to be in your personal business.

I am not saying this is fair, however, I am saying this is the nature of politics.

Nevertheless, there is a valid reason for a “fish bowl” effect in the realm of electoral politics.

When the electorate casts their votes in an election, they are not just endorsing a specific person or persons; they are supporting and approving a set of ideas. In this past election, the message of bringing together the FGCU campus was the platform of the Unite party.

In all fairness, that is exactly what former Student Body President Peter Ryther and new Student Body President Kim Diaz attempted to do. In fact, they did garner enough support to win the election in the largest turnout in FGCU history. Even if the Unite party did not “unite’ the entire campus, they certainly ran a campaign that brought out widespread campus support for student government elections. This is a commendable act by anyone’s standards.

However, the question remains, after the heated politics of campaigning was over, what kind of leadership could we have expected under a Ryther/Diaz administration?

Unfortunately, we will never truly know what that administration would have accomplished, had this whole debacle with alleged pot smoking at the SG retreat not taken place. In fact, I do not believe it is our best interests to speculate in any way.

All we are certain about is that the people who were involved in this event will remember it for some time to come. I hope for our sake that the public will be quick to forget it, though.

Resignations have been tendered, and new people have assumed their vacant offices. It takes a lot of courage to admit you have made a mistake in the middle of a firestorm, and I praise anyone who has done so.

Now, the only thing to do is move forward. As the great Buddha once said, “Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

Jeffrey Haut is a sophomore 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.

Opinion

Educate yourself on the truth of suicide

By Mandie Rainwater Staff writer

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uicide. Say it. It’s not a curse, blasphemy, or racially charged statement.

It is, I’m sure, mentioned somewhere in a song you’ve listened to or in a movie you have seen.

Yet, as a society we try to hide the word and act.

We are afraid to let people know that it’s a real, desperate act that culminates into a person taking their own life.

Statistics show that suicide, whether society Mandie acknowledges it happens Rainwater or not, is the third-leading cause of death for 15to 24-year-olds. One in 12 college students has a suicide plan. Think about it— out of you and 11 of your friends, one of you has a plan to end your own life.

Suicide is never the answer to problems, but some people who are in a crisis may see it as the only option they have.

Those burdened with this feeling need immediate help. If you feel as though someone may harm himself or herself, call 9-1-1.

I would rather a friend of mine be scared and act than ignore my behavior and have to cope with my actions for the rest of their lives.

For every person that dies by suicide, it is estimated by afsp.org and C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention of Lee County that there are six survivors. If the cause of death is ignored, statistics show that one of those six will attempt suicide as well.

Suicide cannot be ignored and won’t fade into the background. You can’t sweep it under the rug or mask it by saying “he had his accident” or just “passed away.”

Suicide is an epidemic that hides behind a wall of silence or shame. It needs to be brought out into the light of day and discussed.

C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention, southwest Florida’s ONLY prevention and resource center, helps people find help in dealing with suicidal intentions and how to recognize those intentions every day.

Many of you who have read my opinions in the past know that I am affiliated with C.A.R.E.S. Let me tell you why.

I lost my daughter’s father to suicide.

C.A.R.E.S. was there to help my then 4-year-old deal with her father taking his own life.

He told her he was going to end his life, but at 4 she didn’t understand his cry for help. Only through the therapy that C.A.R.E.S. helped us obtain has she

begun to come to terms with it.

The more I researched and volunteered for the organization, the more I saw the unaddressed need in Southwest Florida for suicide prevention.

I have learned of the needless deaths of overwhelmed citizens of Lee and Collier counties. Police officers, middle school students, high school students, college students, and recently, one of our very own professors (see “Instructor “ on page 1) felt suicide was their only option.

If more people spoke about suicide and its prevention, then they may have found the help they needed. I cry for each of them, because I feel I let them down by not screaming as loud as I could that there are alternatives.

I think that if C.A.R.E.S. gave more Q.P.R (Question Persuade Refer) classes to groups such as teachers, incoming freshmen, sororities and fraternities, someone may have recognized something to save a fellow colleague.

If C.A.R.E.S. did their “In-the-Dash” program in more high schools, then students would have had the opportunity to talk to someone who lost her child and think about what their suicide would do to their own mother.

Some people still have a hard time accepting that suicide happens — even though we see it more often than we’d like.

C.A.R.E.S. and other national groups hit road blocks along the path of educating against suicide. So, here’s my challenge: call C.A.R.E.S. (239)931-1200.

Schedule a free QPR training.

Volunteer to help out. Attend their survivors walk in November. Go to their website and find out what you need to know to be able to help recognize someone who wants to kill themself so help can be found.

I can tell you from experience, you do not want to live with the thought that you could have prevented a death had you simply educated yourself on the warning signs.

If you have never experienced suicide, consider yourself lucky. Millions attempt and 34,000 people die every year by suicide. Chances are you will someday be affected, but if you arm yourself now with the right tools, you may lessen the chances someone you care about dies at their own hands.

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 also a contributing author to “UnspOILed: Writers speak for Florida’s Coast” and has been featured in the Southeast Review Online Journal.

Captain America his own Kryptonite

By Taryn Kerber

Contributing writer

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aptain America was a superhero created to fight our enemies.

He fought against Nazis, communism and war. But what is our main enemy right now? Our own “kryptonite” of sorts?

Money. Captain America can’t save us this time—not from ourselves.

We dump billions of dollars (that we don’t have ) down the drain and into a pool of debt so we can appear to be the hero who came to the rescue. Yet no one comes to our aidwhen we need it.

I watch the news almost everyday, and it kills me to hear more information about the oil spill the gulf.

People are so thrilled that the hole is plugged up, but what did they do to help it happen? What are any of us doing to come to our S.O.S.? What are other countries working on to help the US in our time of need?

America is so quick to offer assistance to other disasters like the Haiti earthquake, but where are our disaster relief funds? Why aren’t other countries and our own citizens setting up “Save the wildlife” and “Help clean our ocean” concerts?

This disaster will eventually damage more than just our beaches. No one seems to be putting any real effort into protecting our shorelines. What about our economy? How are some of our small businesses who have been damaged or closed by the drop in tourism and income supposed to bounce back?

I understand that BP is trying to take

responsibility for their mistake, but look at the cost. Millions of species are going to be impacted by the oil invading their environment. Some of those species end up on our dinner plates. If the oil doesn’t kill them first, they could start killing us.

BP should have sealed the hole before attempting to collect the spilled oil so that they would have less dispersing through the water. As it is, we are still cleaning up the Exxon Valdez spill.

This isn’t a draft, we don’t have to fight for our country. But couldn’t we at least stick up for it and make an effort to protect it? Do something!

We may be a lazy nation but if we can lend a hand to everyone else, why not help ourselves. Create a distressing commercial that says to text “Oil” to a relief organization or have representatives stand on the street corners with donation buckets. BP could even take a percentage of their income and put in toward de-oiling our wildlife.

E-mail your congressmen, get involved in coastal clean up crews. See what you can offer to the relief efforts.

There are so many things we could do. Instead we let our kryptonite keep us from saving the world.

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.

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Commentary

Recent death of an FGCU family member leaves students feeling left out of the tree

By Sara Gottwalles Opinion editor

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f we are to be productive and well-educated members of society, I believe that it is time we are spoken to honestly.

We have professors who will not go in-depth into a topic for fear of breaking protocol or making someone uncomfortable. Apparently, we are too young and have not seen enough of life to understand.

With an average divorce rate at 41 percent, one in two rape victims Sara being under the age of 18 Gottwalles and about a third of all violent crimes victimizing persons between the ages of 12 and 19, I think that we are all but too familiar with the hard, cruel world.

The only way we will learn about life is to experience it and get our hands dirty. At FGCU, we come from very diverse backgrounds, and we have all seen our share of hell.

When FGCU lost a family member this summer, we all received an e-mail notification. Now I’m sure not all readers know this, and apparently it was too much too palate to include in the message, but I’m going to take a risk here.

Professor Jeffrie Jinian committed suicide.

I’m sorry if this is out of line or is too much to take. I just thought that as a fellow FGCU family member, you should know. Now you can be expected to conduct yourself in an educated manner on the topic.

I simply wish that the e-mail the university sent out would have read differently. Here at FGCU, we pride ourselves on being so small and personal that we are like a little family. I would like to have opened my inbox to find ...

“Dear FGCU Students, Faculty and Staff, We are saddened to inform you that a member of our family has passed away today off campus. Professor Jeff Jinian took his own life this morning. Mr. Jinian was an instructor in the college of Professional Studies, and taught courses in the Division of Justice studies.”

This is very similar to the first paragraph of the e-mail we received, save for one line. In keeping with the family atmosphere, I always felt as if I had a place at the adult table. Yet I can’t help but feel that I have been demoted to the kids’ table for Thanksgiving dinner.

You shield kids from such an unfortunate tragedy until they are at a maturity level to handle the truth. I believe that young adults 18 and older should be able to hear and handle that Jinian entered a Naples bar on the morning of July 21 and shot himself.

Our family may as well have broken the news to us — and in a gentle way as is their style. Our FGCU parents are not callous, just overprotective. I would have rather had my surrogate Papa Bradshaw tell me what happened rather than the local media who DID tell it like it was.

The Naples Daily News headline was “FGCU professor killed himself at Naples waterfront bar.” We found out the truth from strangers.

Why do we fear the “s” word? Suicide happens more often than we would like to admit. Students, who among us hasn’t had a friend who contemplated suicide—or worse, has entertained the terrible idea even for a millisecond?

I don’t know if it is just a generational issue with the word or what, but simply putting more litter on the cat’s excrement isn’t going to make it or the smell go away.

We know that Jinian wasn’t exactly a saint. Sadly, he was obviously a troubled man with his share of problems and ill-actions which were publicized.

In taking his own life, he has left his family behind and his children fatherless.

It isn’t pleasant, but it’s not supposed to be. This episode should have been used as a way to educate students against taking their own lives.

Here was a man who though not perfect, was educated, had a good job, a family, children, and — from my personal experience — was helpful and friendly.

Did anyone see it coming? Was he aware of the alternatives and support groups?

Tell us the truth and use this tragedy to save other lives.

We can speculate why he may have committed suicide, but in his haste to leave this world without seeking help, he took his reasons with him.

He died and we were presented with a vague memorandum. No moral came from the story.

I’d have at least rather heard the truth from a family member than a local TV anchor with too much gel and a spray-on tan.

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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Academic Building 3 Couches: Comfort: 4 Conveniece:3 This place is usually crowded with students doing homework, collaborating, and resting before class. Near the back entrance in the center of the building, a boardwalk leads to a patio area. It’s a bit tough if you’re outside; a backpack is the student’s pillow. Inside it’s not too bad, but I doubt you’ll have it all to yourself.

Whitaker Hall, 2nd floor: Comfort: 2 Convenience: 2 There are two nice spots up here to claim. On one side you have couches. They’re somewhat comfy; just enough to relax or lay back in. On the other side is a great view of the boardwalk and observatory. It’s usually reserved between noon and 1 p.m., but if you can catch it another time, could be a little sweet spot.

Starbucks/Coffee Bar: Comfort: 4 Convenience: 3 It seems that a new coffee spot is opening up in Lutgert, and, for those who don’t like change, Starbucks is still safely in its library location. Both are great lounge areas, but I think it is much more comfortable near Starbucks. I hope you like the smell of coffee, because there’s no escaping it here.

Lutgert Hall fountain: Comfort: 3 Convenience: 2 OK, this isn’t really a place one would consider to rest. I’d say it’s more of a picnic-type deal. It’s somewhere nice to have lunch or discuss some gossip. You know, the usual thing.

Griffin Hall, 1st floor: Comfort: 4 Convenience: 4 There are a lot of couches in this place. And, depending on the time, there’s usually one or two up for grabs. A lot of classes are held in the building but also in the immediate surrounding area. Set your cellular alarm and knock back a bit before that next class.

Benches between Griffin and Reed Comfort:1 Convenience:3 Don’t count on sleep. Maybe a place to rest or sit; if you’re lucky you can catch some shade. Sometimes this place is occupied, sometimes barren. Collect your thoughts for a second or two.

Library patio (Front): Comfort: 2 Convenience: 2 This one’s all about the weather. If it’s hot, you may not want to hang out here, but if it’s nice, there are tons of places to choose.

Usually, there are a few tables or chairs free or a seat on the stone slab. This seems to be one of our bigger lounge areas on campus and has a nice view as well.

Sugden Resort and Hospitality: Comfort: 3 Convenience: 2 This place is definitely built like a hotel — they don’t want you hanging around the lobby. Next to it, however, is a small caféesque area to sit down and review for your next class, check the competition, or chill with some friends.

Statue near the bus loop: Comfort: 2 Convenience: 4 Feeling a little creative? Admit it; some of you have nestled in this statue before. It’s practically built for it. Sure, it’s metal and hard, but that’s why you have your backpack. It’s right near the loop. And, if you’re waiting for the buses, there’s just enough time to wind down.

Bus loop benches: Comfort: 3 Convenience: 4 Also near the loop is a line of benches, all with ample shading.

There’s plenty of space here for lounging. There’s not much going on usually, just students waiting for the buses.

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By Melissa Bell Staff writer As I strode through the halls of FGCU, making my way in and out of my marketing classes, completing my workouts at the school’s Aquatics Center and keeping up with the social aspects to my college lifestyle, I felt incomplete.

I was in Orlando with a photographer friend out of Fort Lauderdale named Andre, who was also feeling as though selffulfillment was missing in his life. He randomly burst out with the brilliant idea to go on a cross-country road trip in order to set his feet back on the road of happiness. I teasingly volunteered to go with him, and what had started out in a joking manner turned into all seriousness … I was about to embark on an incredible jour-

EN’s Melissa Bell ventured on a road trip from Florida to California. Log on to www.eaglenews.org to read the entire recap of her trip and see pictures.

ney at his side.

It took weeks of preparation plus hours of packing to reach that endless paved path of freedom. I traveled thousand miles in a car, from the sandy soil of Fort Myers to Portland, Ore., loaded down with everything from endless shoes and clothes to an eyelash curler and toothbrush.

Only an hour out of town, I was inhaling a new excitement that filled my body and invigorated my soul. Following the never-ending, straightaway road that led me out of Florida, I witnessed the vegetation enhancing around me. Tall, tan, skeletal-like trees transformed into weaved rows of lush greenery; the farmlands rolled on endlessly and the traffic started to dwindle.

A plan originally mapped out quickly morphed into determination to drive as far as

possible until passing out was practically inevitable. The first day I made it as far as New Orleans, home to the French Quarter and ever-so-corrupt Mardi Gras.

Drunks filled foul-smelling streets making their way from bar to bar. Door attendants waved in the public to their promiscuous buildings where inside held pole-dancing girls, lap dances and anything else your money could buy.

I quickly picked up the knowledge that Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, the night Lent begins.

This is holiday, celebrated for people to get out their last licentious urges before repenting.

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espicable Me” is anything but despicable. This animated comedy will surely become a classic. It definitely reminded me of Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons” that was released in 2007.

“Despicable Me” was one of those films that makes you think: “How did they (producers, writers, directors, etc) come up with this?” I felt the same way upon seeing “Toy Story 3” — whoever thought toys could hit your heart so hard?

Steve Carell did not sound like himself at all, so I applaud his creativity and ability to act as Gru, especially with the apparent accent that he used. According to Rolling Stone magazine, Carell’s character, Gru, was to have a Hungarian accent.

“Despicable” was my sixth or seventh film of the summer and it has already been added to my personal favorites list. I loved it.

I recommend this to anyone who enjoyed comic relief when they were a child watching animated comedies.

This movie is perfect for all ages and has an excellent soundtrack, including the theme song “Despicable Me” by Pharrel. The Bee Gees’ “You Should Be Danc-

ing” also appears toward the end of this film, but I will not say why, how or where.

I believe everybody has a little Agnes in them. Agnes was one of three girls that were adopted by Gru to complement his plot to be the most well-known and evil super-villain ever.

Agnes is played by the young Elise Fisher, who has a very minimal resemblance to Dakota Fanning.

However, I believe she is much better. Fisher will re-appear in the film “Dirty Girl” (according to imdb.com) as the character Tiffany in this 2011 unanimated Drama.

Agnes is cute, quirky, adorable, loving and funny. As I said, everyone has a little bit of Agnes in them. Who knows, though?

There really may not be a difference between Cheetos and caterpillars.

With your friends, compare yourselves and relate one another to Gru’s star-struck family of minions.

With dynamic personalities and quirks, it’s easy to find yourselves in that crowd somewhere.

They are indeed memorable characters.

Until next time, enjoy the rest of Summer 2010’s box-office hits. It doesn’t matter how much money they gross; ignore those statistics.

Just go out and see a good movie.

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Ex-FGCU star in major leap with Cubs Coleman continued from page 1 “It wasn’t expected. I was in Oklahoma City with Iowa preparing for a start when I got the call.

I feel like I’ll be prepared because the coaches at FGCU prepare you mentally for the next level. We would have early workouts and they were very hands-on with my pitching. They put pressure on you in a good way. This should be great for the notoriety of the program.”

While rival, big-name schools chauffeur players around on gaudy planes while serving them fine foods at prominent hotels, FGCU provides a scene that mirrors the humble reality that is the journey to the professional ranks.

“We feel like when a kid comes out of our program they will be ready to move up through the minor leagues quicker then most,” Tollett said.

“We really preach strength and conditioning and mental toughness. Guys have been through wars here already, so they’re ready to go. It’s about survival in the minor leagues where you travel on buses and eat fast food. That’s also how we do things here.”

Still, Coleman’s rise goes against the endless, stagnant career cycle of a typical mid-to-lateround draft pick, and more befits someone with Sale’s stature.

“Usually with a later-round pick, you have to prove everything

and show what you got through all levels of the minor leagues.” Coleman explained.

“With a first-round pick, if you prove you can handle it, like Chris (Sale) is doing, and do everything that is asked of you, you will get promoted pretty quickly.”

Coleman’s fortune goes beyond psychological factors such as maturity and discipline. Tollett lathers in his former player’s pure pitching ability — skills no doubt passed down from Coleman’s father and grandfather, who both pitched in the majors, making the Colemans the first family to have three pitchers at the highest level.

“I knew Casey had special qualities right away,” Tollett said. “His ball moves unbelievable. I would always tell him to set up down the middle of the plate and let it (the ball) move. You can’t teach that.”

The hope is that such qualities fit the structure of the Cubs, a high-profile franchise known for its unparalleled futility and bouts with curses, black cats, and aimless fans (e.g. Steve Bartman).

The team is floundering along with a 50-71 record as of Thursday, as they enter rebuilding mode with a brain trust in flux, as manager Casey Coleman during his first start for the Cubs on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. AP photo Lou Piniella recently announced his retirement. before Wednesday’s start, Cole“Pitching at Wrigley Field in “I gave him no advice when he Thursday, Coleman had a 7.82 man allowed no runs in three in- Chicago in front of 40,000 fans is called, I just said ‘Have fun and ERA with an 0-1 record after los- nings with four strikeouts. something that I will not be able congrats’,” Tollett said. “Chicago ing his first major league start, 5-1, Before he made his major to explain until I’m out there,” is a great situation for him. It’s a to the National League West Divi- league debut or first start at Wrig- Coleman said. “Pitching at spring great place to play and they sell sion-leading San Diego Padres on ley Field, Coleman reveled in the training in Arizona is pretty cra- out every game. At FGCU we nevWednesday. His previous four ap- storied history of the club rather zy, but it can’t compare to this.” er won a postseason game until pearances were as a middle reliev- then mingle in the current team’s Tollett, not to add any pressure, Casey came, so maybe he can turn er. In his two most recent outings mediocrity. sees Coleman as a potential savior it around for the Cubs.” in ending the Cubs’ 102-year

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n his second year as athletic director, Ken Kavanagh looks forward to building on a programdefining first season at the helm.

After outlining a bold plan where he mentioned powerhouse UCLA as an athletic model and peer in his first Eagle News-published letter to the student body in January, Kavanagh aims for the students and the community to rally behind teams and achieve-

It’s been a thrilling summer for our current and former student-athletes from the athletic department and I’m excited to tell you all about those accomplishments.

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ments such as those by FGCU baseball alumni Chris Sale and Casey Coleman, both pitchers, reaching the major leagues with the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, respectively, among other things.

“What Chris and Casey have done for the program is tremendous,” Kavanagh said.

“It served as huge exposure for our program and created positive publicity.”

He says “The goal is to get the point where all our teams annually compete to where our program

7:30 p.m. The event will feature food, music and a chance for the class of 2014 to become part of the FGCU athletics family.

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“We are blessed to have not just one, but two very talented club ice hockey teams.”

Welcome back students!

I hope you had a great and relaxing summer, and that you’re recharged for another exciting year at FGCU. Now entering my second year as Director of Athletics, I’ve learned that the student body is a big part of our athletics success here and we need your help again this season.

Last year, our teams produced an 88-27 record at home across our 14 Division I sports and we want to improve on that this year. With your support we can make “The Nest” one of the toughest places to play in the country!

Our first big event will be on Monday, Aug. 23 when we hold the “Eagle Revolution” at Alico Arena at

After helping our Eagles capture their third straight A-Sun regular season title in baseball, junior pitcher Chris Sale was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the Major League Draft and is already in the big leagues!

Chris, as most of you know, was named the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year last year and became the first player since 2003 to make the major leagues the same year he was drafted.

Just three days before Chris was called up to Chicago, another former Eagle, Casey Coleman, was promoted to the Chicago Cubs! Casey was drafted in the 15th round of the 2008 draft and he officially became the first Eagle in the major leagues. Two big leaguers in three days … not too bad!

Our success didn’t stop on the diamond, though, as former FGCU golfer Derek Lamely participated in a pair of majors in his first year on the PGA Tour and picked up a win at the Puerto Rico Open. Alex Medinis,

can win the A-Sun All-Sports trophy, where we finished fourth this year.”

His long-range goal for the program centers on a push from students.

“I hope we can add a layer of tradition every year,” Kavanagh said.

“If each graduating class leaves the program better then they found it, we will be in good shape.”

Below, Kavanagh offers a 201011 welcome letter to FGCU students.:

a junior on the golf team, outlasted 390 participants en route to winning the Florida State Amateur title. Alex is part of our men’s golf program that finished second at last year’s A-Sun Championship. Both of our golf programs will each have a new look this year, as Brent Jensen was promoted to head men’s golf coach and local pro and former Iowa golfer Meghan Spero will take over the women’s program.

A pair of women’s swimmers turned in big summers, continuing to build off the team’s success that culminated with their second straight CCSA title in 2010. Sophomore Danielle Beaubrun set five national records for her home country of Saint Lucia at the Central American and Caribbean Games, while junior Danielle Butler participated at U.S. Nationals (see story at right).

Our administrators, coaches and student athletes are ready for another big year and we need your help to accomplish our goals. With nine league championships in just three years of Division I, we hope to see you at the “The Nest” to help FGCU continue to make history.

Ken Kavanagh Athletic Director Email: kavanagh@fgcu.edu Office: (239) 590-7007

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Butler takes her talent to nationals

By Brad Montgomery Staff writer

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anielle Butler, a junior at FGCU with a dual major in communication and philosophy, competed at the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships.

The event was held in Irvine, Calif., and 142 swimmers competed in the 100-meter butterfly, an event in which Butler placed 55th with a time of 1:02.24.

She competed with the best and says she will use this experience as motivation for the future, using it as a carry-over effect for the upcoming FGCU swim season.

Butler has had tremendous success this summer, winning the CCSA Championship 200-meter butterfly as well.

She advanced to Nationals on June 19 at the Gulf Coast Swim Team Summer Invitational at Butler FGCU, with a time of 1:02.17.

With her high-profile experience in California, combined with the continued success of the Eagle swim program, Butler hopes interest in swimming is piqued on campus.

“My goal is to bring more attention to the sport at FGCU and to have a great season as a team,” Butler said.

Not only did Danielle have the opportunity to compete at the National level, but she also had a chance to meet and talk to Michael Phelps and Natalie Couglin, two Olympic gold medalists.

Talking to Butler about her time spent with the two champions, she said: “It was an awesome experience.

They are really cool, down- to-earth people, I’m so glad I got to meet them.”

Besides her exploits in the pool, Butler enjoyed some much-needed down time at home.

“I enjoyed the long walks on the beach and pina coladas in New York,” Butler said.

The hope is that her work in the summer translates to success this coming collegiate season, with her eyes set on a feat foreign to FGCU sports teams.

“This (USA Swimming National Championships) was an amazing experience,” she said.

“I am very excited for the up-coming NCAA season as I look forward to a possible three-peat (three straight Atlantic Sun conference championships).”

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The men’s basketball team will visit Ohio State and Indiana this fall

FGCU women’s volleyball team volunteers at the Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center in Fort Myers this summer. The team spent time painting the building.

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