Fall 15 issue 6

Band heckled at football games, moves to visiting team’s side

The Florida Tech Crimson SEP. 29 2015

ISSUE 6

HERITAGE HIGH BAND MOVED TO VISITORS’ SIDE TO AVOID HECKLING Audrey Gangloff Staff Member The Heritage High School marching band from Palm Bay, has become the newest member adopted into the Florida Tech family.

This season, the band started playing throughout entire football games instead of just performing a halftime show.

“You just can’t have a football game without a marching band,” said Brandon Jenkins, Heritage High’s band’s music director. “We look for opportunities to play for crowds like that.”

Once Heritage began playing from the stands, they started being heckled by Florida Tech fans.

“What has been the confusion is that you have your Florida Tech colors, maroon and white, and then you have us, who are in royal blue and black. We look like somebody who’s not Florida Tech and so these people see us and they think ‘this is the away band,’” said Jenkins.

Photo by Ebube Ubochi

Florida Tech students sitting in the stands on the Sep. 19 home football game at Panther Stadium.

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Florida Tech hosts Google event for tech students

Photo by Rishi Reddy Kim Day (left)and Rahul Chaturvedi (right) speaking to students on Friday in Gleason Auditorium.

Alex Coultrup Managing Editor Representatives from Google spoke to students about innovation during an event in Gleason Performing Arts Center at noon on Sep. 25.

Rahul Chaturvedi and Kim Day both spoke about their respective roles at the company.

Day earned an internship with Google during the after her Junior year at Florida Tech, and was hired full-time after graduating in 2014, and she was able to meet with students after the event and have one-on-one discussions for a short time.

In a presentation titled “Google Cultures and Opportunities,” she outlined her experience working for Google and how Florida Tech students can get involved.

There are certain qualities

that Google looks for in hiring employees, she said.

“We’re looking for people who want to come in and make an impact right away but also want to continue working toward their goals long-term,” Day said.

During the interview process, Google representatives will assess a candidate’s leadership skills, role-related knowledge, and less tangibly their, ‘Googleyness.’

But what is Googleyness?

Googleyness is what drives Google employees to find creative solutions to problems, she said.

“At Google, we aim high, not just 10 percent more, but 10 times higher.”

She provided examples of real Google employees showcasing their Googleyness in day-today tasks at the company.

“It may sound nuts, but it’s often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious goals than lessrisky projects,” Google employee

Larry Page said this year, on one of the slideshows in the slideshows in the presentation.

Google started as a plan to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible.

Day shared a closer look at some initiatives the company has undertaken to make that dream a reality.

“Project Loon,” for example, is a plan to bring the internet to rural areas using a network of high-altitude balloons. “I’m interested in seeing how far it will go — hopefully up, but not too far up,” Day said.

Many other projects have been born out of the company’s unique culture and the Googleyness attitude, such as Google Cardboard and project Tap-andGo. At google.com/careers/students, students can learn more about what it takes to earn a spot at Google.

In the other half of the

event. Chaturvedi, spoke extensively about changes to the Android operating system, emphasizing parts of code that will change users’ experiences with their devices.

All of Android’s software is written in Java. Java is more standard, more accessible, “And we wanted to provide that for the interface for all application programs,” Chaturvedi said.

A considerable amount of the Java coding for Android is done on computers running Linux, as the creative possibilities are vast due to the high level of control and freedoms it affords users.

He also outlined Android’s aggressive power management policy. Most mobile devices use a concept of “If nobody’s using me, I’ll turn off,” for their apps.

On Android, Chaturvedi said, it’s much different.

Instead, being asleep is set as the default behavior, so applica-

tions will say “I’ll only wake up if somebody needs me.”

However, “Sleep mode is different for each device,” he explained in answer to an audience question.

This is a vastly different approach from how Android has been operating up until now.

Students interested in applying for an internship should visit google.com/careers/students, where they can upload a resume and transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted.)

Internships are offered for both summer and winter, with deadlines quickly approaching.

Students can expect two to three phone interviews, three to four on-site interviews and committee interviews before a job or internship offer. v

Addtional reporting done

by Rebekah Duntz.

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OPINIONS

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Why ticketing, security needs transparency Will Henderson Staff Member As Florida Tech grows, and as space on the Melbourne campus becomes more restricted, students with cars will experience alterations to their daily routine.

Depending on a student’s schedule, housing situation, and even vehicle choice, their parking rights and privileges change.

Commuters will need to arrive much earlier than their class starts to secure a space, people who live on campus will have to park in their residence hall parking lot and walk, and people with motorcycles will be forced to park in the few “Motorcycle Only” parking spaces.

In this pursuit of order, Florida Tech released an intricate, 21-section web page that outlines the Parking and Traffic Regulations.

In the statement of purpose can be found the clause, ”The President of Florida Institute of Technology has delegated absolute authority to ensure enforcement of all rules and regulations to the Director of Security.”

As I began reading this web page to better understand the 21 sections of Parking and Traffic Regulations that takes all of 6,553 words, I was very upset, but not at all surprised that all the power to enforce rules and regulations was bestowed upon a single individual.

The distribution of power in such an integral part of student life is devoid of one key factor: student input.

Students have seemingly no say in the decision to implement rules, decide appropriate fines, or propose new areas for parking.

I’m sure every driving student has experienced the dreaded feeling of looking for a parking

spot on campus when every spot is blocked with a small orange or green cone. Guess what, there is absolutely nothing we can do about it.

If, for some reason, you can’t spare 45 minutes of your busy schedule to read all rules and regulations regarding traffic and parking, and receive a ticket, you have plenty of options.

You can either: Pay the ticket.

Appeal the ticket within three business days.

If you choose option one, you will be forking over a minimum of $50. (Sometimes more, depending on how many offenses you committed). If you choose two, you are putting your faith in the due process of law… Just kidding.

Your only option in appealing the ticket is to staple a copy of the ticket to a piece of paper,

write your information, and try to explain in one paragraph written, why the department of security should not take your money.

The appeal is sent to an appeals board comprised of students, faculty, and university staff, and if your appeal fails, an extra $10 will be tacked on to the ticket price.

What’s really ridiculous about this is that there is absolutely no way for you to talk to an individual, unbiased person.

How un-American is that?

Our founding fathers talked about “No taxation without representation.” An entire political party is founded on this concept. It’s surprising then that people in a position of power are still able to get away with having it.

What’s even more outrageous is the fact that the parking ticket system is tied directly to students’ academics. If a student does not pay for a parking ticket

before class registration or graduation, they won’t be allowed to proceed with either until the parking ticket is paid.

This leaves some students with absolutely no option but to pay, effectively leveraging money from the students.

The only way to put an end to this potentially corrupt system is to have absolute transparency.

A system needs to be put in place to check the security officers and make sure that the offenses they hand out tickets for are warranted, as well as to check the appeals process to make sure that appeals are dealt with fairly.

Without these, it’s very easy for students to feel like they are being strong-armed by the director of Security over parking. Because let’s face it; $50 is a lot of money for a college student. v

CAPS PSA: Depression, Myth or Fact?

Kendra Bartel CAPS Outreach Columnist According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world.

However, there is quite a bit of misinformation about depression!

Join us at the CAPS event, “In the Pursuit of Happiness” on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Crawford Building, room 404.

Here, you can learn the difference between sadness and depression, how to cope with mood difficulties, and how to be aware of and help prevent suicide. There’s also a chance to win an uplifting prize!

To help increase your knowledge, here are some myths and facts about depression.

Depression and sadness are the same: myth. While sadness can definitely be a symptom of depression, they are not one and the same. Sadness is often fleeting and temporary, brought on by upsetting experiences, or powerful life events. Depression, however, is constant and consists of feelings of emptiness, lack of interest, and tension.

Talking about depression

makes it better: fact. People often think talking about depression will make it worse. The truth is, when you talk about your feelings, you will start to feel better. By opening up to someone, they can normalize how you feel or give you the support you need. When you can express how you feel, it helps keep the feelings from bottling up inside and making you feel alone.

It’s all just “in your head:” myth. Emotional symptoms are often what is linked with depression.

However, many people often have physical symptoms too! These can be things such as fatigue, muscle aches and pains and changes in appetite. Depression can really affect your whole body.

One in four young adults will suffer from an episode of depression before age 24: fact.

This isn’t supposed to scare you into thinking you will become depressed. Instead, it’s here to let you know that depression happens to more people than you might think.

If you or a friend, is struggling, you definitely aren’t alone.

Depression isn’t the result of just going through a hard time: fact. While depression can occur during a tough period in your life, it can also come from other things, as well. Like what? Depression can

PHOTO BY EBUBE UBOCHI actually be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and this is why it can really affect anyone!

Medication will make it go away: myth. Medications often help with symptoms of depression, so depression can be more tolerable. But, that doesn’t mean it goes away. Therapy is also recommended, as it can help you seek support, engage in self-care,

and learn helpful ways to combat your depressive thoughts.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, do not be afraid to ask for help by contacting the student counseling center (CAPS)!

To make an appointment, call 321-674-8050 or walk into the center, which is located next to the student health center, on

the corner of Country Club Road and University Boulevard. Also, check out CAPS website at www. fit.edu/caps, where you will find anonymous screenings, brochures, and helpful links on a variety of college issues.

CAPS is just one of many resources at Florida Tech that supports maintaining a happy and healthy you! v

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CAMPUS LIFE

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BEING

‘THE GIRL’

Photo courtesy of Allie Folcik

On the ice with FIT Hockey’s Allie Holcik Rebekah Duntz Editor-in-Chief Florida Tech Hockey had their first victory in a year-and-ahalf last Saturday.

But that’s not a surprise to Allie Folcik.

“It’s our sport,” she said.

“Most of us have played our entire lives.”

Folcik had been playing hockey since she was in sixth grade, both women’s and men’s, and it’s come with a few challenges.

Folcik is the current vice president of Florida Tech Hockey, an American Collegiate Hockey Association DIII men’s hockey team.

Folcik and other women in the past have been allowed to play because there’s no other equivalent women’s team at Florida Tech.

“But it’s really up to me as a female playing, because obviously we’re smaller and if we can put up with it, then that’s great,” Folcik said. “I’m fine with it, but I know some people who aren’t.”

Folcik said women’s hockey is focused more on the technical skill, because they aren’t worried about getting hit, whereas men’s hockey is more physical and aggressive.

“I do actually really like playing guys’ hockey,” she said.

“My team is very accepting, honestly. They know me now, they know I’m an honest player and that I’m serious and committed.”

But it’s when they play against other teams that she notices she’s — “The Girl.”

Sometimes she’s singled out. Sometimes other players won’t even hit her or touch her.

“Others think, ‘she shouldn’t be here on the ice— we should take her out,’” she said. “And that’s when my team stands behind me and they go after the guy for me.”

The double standard, or

“stereotyping,” in Folcik’s words, has been a challenge for her to deal with at times.

“I’ve been hit dirty and the guy will come up to me afterward and be like, ‘Oh, I wouldn’t have hit you if I’d known you were a girl,’” Folcik said.

“I wouldn’t be playing if I couldn’t put up with it! I’m playing because I love the game and I’m aggressive enough that I can be playing it.”

She was flirted with once on the ice, she said, laughing.

“My first game, we were playing Palm Beach State. We were wearing the same number,

and he was like ‘Nice number, but you wear it better!’ she said.

Being a female player on a men’s team means you have to be able to take a hit. Folcik said there are a lot of dirty hits in in the ACHA DIII league. For example, hitting from behind is illegal, as well as hitting other players with your stick.

“When a guy yells at someone, they’re macho. But if a girl’s doing it, they’re kind of a bitch or something,” she said with a shrug.

But she has also been very focused on the image of the club as a whole this year. Many people don’t realize that the team prac-

tices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 p.m. late into the night.

“It kind of stinks when you have a test the next day and you’re staying up until 2 a.m. playing hockey,” Folcik said.

The players, for the most part, learn to change their sleeping schedules around. Or they sacrifice sleep.

“A lot of it depends on your major,” Folcik, who is studying biomedical engineering, said. “But again, college students don’t sleep.

If you sleep, you’re not doing it right, you know?”

For the past few years, the hockey team hasn’t been win-

ning games, and Folcik said she thinks the team has gotten a bad rap because of this. But they plan to change it all around and start winning games, starting with a strong executive board, contracts and committed players — all of which she said they have this year.

The team has two on-ice practices a week, an off-ice practice for conditioning, and they play five times a week if they have games.

“I think people don’t realize that it’s not just a club to us,” Folcik said. “We’re trying to be the best team we can be. We’re still wearing a Florida Tech jersey.” v

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Florida Tech hosts sex education boot camp Lindsay Isaac Staff Member Florida Tech students filed into Gleason Performing Arts Center to hear Joni Frater and Esther Lastique speak about sex on Sep. 23.

Frater and Lastique, bestselling authors and trained sexologists, began the boot camp with an introduction.

“We are sexologists,” Frater said. “We study the science of sex.

We’ve been interviewed by magazines like Playboy, Maxim, Men’s Health and Cosmo.”

The sexologists began a discussion the Four Main Pillars of Healthy Relationships: Honesty, Respect, Equality, and Responsibility.

“Basically, we’re here to raise the bar on your ability to talk about sex. We are here to protect you against unplanned or unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections,” Esther added.

The conversation started with the question, “How did you learn about relationships and sex?”

The audience offered a few answers: “The internet,” “Friends,” “Siblings,” Parents.”

“Let me ask you,” Frater’s voice grew focused, “How many of you had an informed discussion with an adult you respected who did not just tell you, ‘Don’t do it,’?”

Only a few hands in the

audience went up.

“We don’t talk about sex.

Many students do not have a frame of reference for understanding or communicating about sex,” Frater continued.

The bootcamp which, in their words, was designed to “include discussions of basic anatomy, sexual responsibility and address Title IX and violence prevention, if and when to be sexual, and safer sex techniques for the 21st century,” did just that.

Here are some words of advice from the sexologists: UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Know your rights. You have the right to be safe. You have the right to set your own priorities, make your own decisions, and grow uniquely as an individual.

If you see dangerous behaviors in relationships around you, step up and step in. Think of everybody as your younger brother or sister and how you would take care of them. You are now part of a much larger extended family.

Protect each other.

REMEMBER Sexual assault is the absence of a sober yes.

SELF-LOVE Learn to FLY: “First Love Yourself.” Get to know yourself and what brings you pleasure.

Loving yourself in the most fundamental love affair you can have & loving yourself will teach everyone around you how to love you better.

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Photo by Rishi Reddy PRE-SEX TALK What do you want to know before sharing your body? Have this conversation.

“R U DTF?” does not classify as a pre-sex talk.

Go get tested with your partner prior to sex.

PROTECTION Always use protection. Everybody is responsible for bringing the protection.

Protect your protection:

don’t leave condoms in a hot car and pay attention to the expiration dates.

GERM WARFARE Diseases are so rampant and easily spread. That is the scary reality. Please do not become a statistic. We are not teaching brain surgery: always use protection.

TESTING Get tested every 6 months or when you change partners. Even

if you are not sexually active, you should get into the habit of getting tested.

According to Frater and Lastique, “The first important step to practicing safer sex is getting the right information.”

For tips on safer sex visit www.sexedbootcamp.com.

For on-campus resources, visit the Holzer Health Center or contact CAPS. v

Alumni Association hosts conference-style networking event for students Rebekah Duntz Editor-in-chief The Florida Tech Alumni Association hosted the first Real World 101 conference this weekend to get students familiar with networking and to learn about what they can expect after graduation.

The two-day event featured a dinner on Sep. 25, where about 100 students were paired with about 22 alumni.

Students were instructed in formal dining etiquette, a skill required in business-conference settings, according to Stephanie Bacon, associate director of Alumni Programs.

On Sep. 26, the conference portion of the event took place, where 10 visiting alumni representing companies such as Sea World, IBM, Harris, PNC Bank and Northrop Grumman spoke to students about what to expect after graduation.

Some of the sessions that registered students could attend were “Where in the World?: Info on Security Clearance”, “My Offer is Really Worth What? - Evaluation of Salary & Benefits”, and “Your Brand—Building It.” Each session provided an indepth look at these topics, which

Photo by Rebekah Duntz students often don’t have the opportunity to learn the details of in typical academic settings.

Though Real World 101 has been going on for several years, this conference-style event was the first of its kind for the Alumni Affairs this year.

“When seniors complete this conference, we guarantee an interview,” said Bino Campanini, VP of Alumni Affairs in a press release. “We are proud to provide this conference.”

Corin Lobo, a senior in

Computer Engineering, said he attended two sessions.

“One was about salaries and what to expect,” Lobo said. “It told me everything I needed to know from relocation and what to expect coming out of college.”

Lobo attended a session title “My Life on One Page— Résumé Critique & Interview Skills.”

“The second session was about the interview process and resumes,” Lobo said. “It was very detailed in terms of how you should dress, what the interview process is like, what the stages are,

how not to mess up, including if you have a video interview. And I thought it was pretty cool.”

The main speaker for the event, Dave Force, CEO and Founder of Constructive Behavioral Consulting, was an animal trainer at SeaWorld for over 30 years after graduating from Florida Tech in 1973.

His session was about building your own brand.

“Your brand is your behavior,” Force said during the session.

“It’s everything you do.”

Force advised students to keep their resumes to one page, and to keep them concise. “The resume is the shaking-hands part,” he said during the session.

“My personal mission statement is to take my previous experiences and use them to help others attain their goals,” Force said.

Because of that, Force plans on recording a radio show in coming weeks called “Job Talk,” framed like the NPR show “Car Talk,” where people can ask him advice about how to break into their industry of choice. v

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The ‘real’ panther at Florida Tech: Marconi

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Ashley Montion Social Media Coordinator Like any other semester, fall semester is quickly progressing and tests and quizzes seem endless.

For some students, the semester’s stress can bring about homesickness, and Melbourne is not the place they would call home.

In addition to friends and family, what many students say they miss most from their home, state or country are their beloved pets.

Fortunately, a small black cat with a clipped ear known as Marconi, the true Panther of Florida Tech, has become a symbol of home to many students on campus.

“He’s usually in the path when I’m walking to the library at night, and I pet him and he’s super friendly and never runs away,” said Amanda Kahn, a biological sciences major. “He makes the campus feel so homey. I have cats at home in California, so his presence almost makes campus feel like a comfortable, relaxing place.

And I think a lot of people feel that way too.”

According to staff members at WFIT, Marconi was born on campus about three years ago. He resides near Gleason Auditorium at night and is known for being approachable, friendly and for his clipped ear.

“He was born on campus.

We met him when we moved into our new building on University, so it’s been about three years now,” said Pam Pedersen, director of production and projects at WFIT. “It took him a while to really start coming around and so we started feeding him.”

Because he’s a black cat, some students call him Pete the Panther. The people over at Gleason named him Gleason.

And at WFIT, according to Pedersen, they call him Marconi.

“He doesn’t really belong to anyone, so it’s really nice to have him around, said Anushka Boyd, administrative assistant

in the School of Arts and Communication. “Especially because we’re not allowed to have pets on campus.”

“It’s kind of having a piece of home here on campus, like an unofficial second pet,” Boyd said.

“He’s always up for pets,” said James Biddle, a senior in Aquaculture. “I just wish someone would give him an actual home, because he deserves it.”

The staff at WFIT assisted in safely trapping, neutering and returning him to Florida Tech, where he basks in the sun during the day and waits for students to pet him at night.

“He’s very friendly and very

tame,” said Pedersen. “I can tell he means so much to the students here. I always see students who stop and say ‘ohh a cat’ with so much excitement.”

The clipped ear is to distinguish him from cats that aren’t neutered on campus. He’ll continue to reside on campus with the other feral cat colonies.

“Because he’s a stray cat, it’s almost like community coming together to take care of this one stray cat. If someone sees him and has something to give him it just brings us closer,” said Sara Torabi, administrative assistant in the School of Arts and Communication. v

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Unlocking, rooting, and jail-breaking:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Christopher Pangalos Staff Member Have you ever wanted to install a new operating system on your phone or tablet, switch service providers, or wondered why you can only choose from a limited variety of official software?

Well, in many cases it’s possible to do these things with enough knowledge or a good tutorial. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion on what exactly is legal and what you can do.

While the two terms are often confused, unlocking normally refers to changing a cell phone’s network, rooting refers to gaining root access to your device, (typically used for android devices) and jail-breaking refers to removing manufacturer restrictions to install software (typically used on iOS devices).

Rooting can allow you to install your own operating system, carrier-blocked apps, custom apps, or even to uninstall stock software.

Jailbreaking doesn’t give as much freedom but can still allow you to install custom apps, such as emulators or custom themes. Rooting and jailbreaking is currently legal only for phones and almost certainly will violate warranty.

Unlocking a cell phone allows you to use it on an alternative network. In the case of GSM (Global System for Mobiles) phones you can typically enter a code to unlock them, then swap SIM cards, while CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) phones must be reprogrammed.

Unlocking has gone through several stages of legality; it was originally made legal under an exemption in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but in 2012 made temporarily illegal when the exemptions were updated.

According to Digital Trends, the justification was because it required changing of the phone’s

firmware which violated the DMCA. Last year, President Obama signed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act which again made it legal to unlock phones after receiving a petition on the White House’s “We The People” website.

According the FCC’s website, as of Feb. 11 this year, carriers were required to follow several new rules on unlocking.

They must post a clear unlocking policy on their website. Carriers must unlock or provide information on how to unlock wireless devices that have fulfilled their contracts.

Prepaid carriers must unlock their devices within one year of activation. Carriers that lock their devices must notify customers when their devices are eligible for unlocking or automatically unlock them. Carriers must also respond within two days and unlock devices for deployed military personnel.

Interestingly, under the same 2012 revision that made unlocking phones illegal, rooting and jailbreaking were made legal for smartphones as an exemption to the DMCA but jailbreaking or rooting tablets, e-readers or game consoles is illegal. The DMCA exemptions are updated every three years, so the next three years’ are currently being decided.

On May 19, a hearing was held proposing the coming exemptions to the DMCA in which members of Digital Age Defense and the Electronic Frontier Foundation among others proposed exemptions for jailbreaking mobile devices, game systems, smart TVs, and other devices.

Since the exemptions still haven’t been decided, it’s uncertain what the coming laws for rooting and jailbreaking will be.v

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Men’s soccer makes strides towards league domination

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Andrew Shipotofsky Sports Editor The men’s soccer team has been focusing on improving set pieces this season, practicing them before every game, and that extra work paid off on Sep. 23 against Saint Leo with Sam Sawyer’s goal securing a 3-2 overtime victory at Rick Stottler Field.

One-hundred minutes into the game, Christian Stewart took a free kick after being tripped just outside the box. Stewart’s strong boot led to a header right

over the hands of Lions goalkeeper James White.

“I knew where he was going to put it and I scrambled and got my head on it,” Sawyer said. “That is a great feeling, but the main thing is coming away with three points.”

Interestingly, the Panthers knocked off Saint Leo in the same minute in last year’s Sunshine State Conference semifinal match.

Stewart not only had the assist to win the game, but jumped the Panthers to an early lead in the first half.

Trey Collins took a strong

Heritage Continued from page 1 During the Sep. 19 game, Jenkins moved his band to the visitor’s sideline as a direct result from this heckling. Jenkins said that if the band would be able to get some Florida Tech shirts or ball caps in order to look like a Florida Tech band, they would immediately move back to the home sideline.

The band started playing halftime shows during Florida Tech home football games last year after Athletic Director Bill Jurgens reached out to their program. Jenkins took the opportunity to introduce his 113 marching band students to a collegiate atmosphere.

Jenkins was brought into Heritage to help rebuild the high school program, and has been teaching for about 6 years.

Jenkins said that when Jurgens came to him about playing for football games, he was quick to accept the offer, not only to help out Florida Tech but also to help his students and drive them to go to college.

The band currently practices three hours each day, Monday through Friday and puts in extra work on the weekends when they aren’t playing.

They regularly play at local parades and celebrations in Melbourne and Palm Bay, including the Puerto Rican Day parade, local Christmas parades, and the MLK celebration.

Along with continued to performances at football games,

Jenkins is looking to get the Heritage program even more integrated with Florida Tech events in the future. He said he wants to start participating at events on campus on a year-round basis.

“We want to do more. We want to possibly get at anything that might be going on at campus and in the music department,” said Jenkins.

Jenkins discussed some other ideas like doing a dual concert with the Florida Tech and Heritage wind ensembles or jazz bands. He said he has also spoken to Jurgens about his interest in hosting a summer band camp on the Florida Tech campus.

Jenkins has attended some performances at Florida tech and has noted improvements in the music program here. He said he was impressed by the level of musicianship that could be found on campus.

“When you’re at a school where you have engineering and technology going on, those are some smart people,” said Jenkins.

“You’re dealing with smart students and smart students typically are successful in music.”

Jenkins went to college in his hometown and knows the benefits of staying local for college. He wants to make sure his students are aware of their opportunities.

“Heritage is not an engineering school or a technology-based school. I have students who want to be engineers,” Jensen said. “I want to help build that program to give my students a reason to be okay going to Florida Tech.” v

shot that the goalkeeper deflected, but Stewart hustled keeping the play living and ultimately scoring his first goal of the season.

Collins added to the lead in the second half after being two defenders to give the Panthers a 2-0 advantage.

“It was a different look for us up front tonight, but it ended up working out quite well,” Florida Tech head coach Robin Chan said.

“We pushed Trey up higher and he had one of his best games he’s had for us.”

After the goal, Saint, Leo

didn’t go away quietly, scoring two goals to force overtime in the closing minutes of the match.

“I give credit to Saint Leo, they never quit, they always push,” Chan said. “I thought overall we deserved it, we did enough to win the game.”

Both schools have a history of tight matches and well-played games, and Wednesday was no difference.

With the Panthers walking away with the win and three points, they are now 3-0-1 on the season

and 1-0-1 in the Sunshine State Conference.

The Panthers had a rough schedule after facing Rollins on Sep. 26, with a loss of 4-3, and upcoming home games at the time of this printing Palm Beach Atlantic and Lynn University.

“This period for us is probably, on paper, the most challenging period,” Chan said. “It will be really important for us to recover and get our legs back under us and get ready for another tough contest Saturday night.” v