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Academic standards Academic requirements for admissions to stay at same level Alex Salter Staff Writer Recently, the academic standards at Florida Tech have come into question. Some students argue that the standards and requirements for admission aren’t that high. Some valid points have been made regarding who gets admitted into Florida Tech and who doesn’t. For instance, online at the Florida Tech admissions page, one requirement for admission is an essay; however, some students get admitted without having to submit an essay. Why is that? Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Michael Perry, spoke about this, “Some students write essays, but it doesn’t hold up the evaluation process, it’s just another potential for success. Research shows that if students write well in high school, they perform better in college.” In other words, a well-written essay would suggest that the student will potentially perform well in college even if their high school GPA is among the best. Although the admissions page on the Florida Tech website shows the minimum requirements for acceptance, Perry breaks down what the admissions staff actually looks for. “Admissions to Florida Tech vary from major to
major. If we get an application for a STEM program, students need to have a strong math and science background. We prefer a STEM major to have four years of math and science but their transcript holds the most weight.” When asked if the admissions staff make some exceptions to requirements for admissions, Perry said, “We don’t make exceptions for any types, but an international student isn’t required to take the SAT and ACT.” The average retention rate -the percentage of how many firstyear freshmen return to the same college their sophomore year -- for Florida Tech is 79 percent, which is about average. When asked why he thinks about 20 percent of freshmen don’t return their second year, Perry said, “The main reasons student don’t return is because of poor performance in the classroom and their GPA is low, and they might lose their financial aid and school might become unaffordable.” Justin Zaino, who was a freshman starting his first semester here at Florida Tech this Fall, dropped out. He spoke about his reasons for leaving Florida Tech mid-semester, “I’m from Connecticut so I was really homesick and I didn’t get along with my roommates. I didn’t like my math class because it was online, however my other classes were fine. The school was just too small for me and way too expensive,” said Zaino. As of right now, Florida Tech is ranked #173 nationally.
Photo courtesy of Fit.edu A poll was taken to see whether students would choose FIT or MIT, given the opportunity for both. Student responses were equal, as half said they’d choose FIT and half said they’d choose MIT. “I was accepted to both MIT and FIT and chose FIT simply because of location. Both are great schools and both are extremely expensive but because I have always wanted to live in Florida I chose FIT,” said student Joshua Alvarez. “MIT just because of the name and the connections. Better job opportunities for a business student,” said Asif Jassani. “I would’ve chosen MIT but only because I was blinded by the name and the prestige of it.
After visiting the campus, I realized it wasn’t a place that fit who I was,” said another student Zach Rubenfeld. So, although some people might choose MIT over FIT, it doesn’t seem like it’d be for the right reasons. Michael Perry spoke about why some students might choose MIT as well, “The age of the school and the international reputation might contribute, and they’ve been around a lot longer but MIT has a long outstanding reputation and FIT is just a younger university.” Although this university is still young and growing, it’s still a great school for any student, and 95 percent of students who
graduate from Florida Tech have a career within their field of study upon graduating. Also, according to Rich Griffith, who is an I/O psychology professor at Florida Tech, says that the I/O program is ranked second in the country. That’s impressive for such a young university. Are the academic standards at Florida Tech going to be raised anytime soon? Perry said, “We’re seeking to hold our standards because we think we’re good already, and we’re not looking to lower or higher our standards as of right now.” v
SGA President speaks out on Greek Influences Ebube Ubochi Staff Writer
Student Government Association at Florida Tech has always proved an excellent breeding ground for leaders of the highest caliber and as such, it is an organization filled with ambitious students of all backgrounds. It is no secret that Florida Tech’s SGA has a considerable number of students affiliated with Greek organizations on campus. This percentage however, seems to have raised an interesting mix of wonder and worry among students in recent weeks. SGA tries its best to address the needs and concerns of Florida tech students in all matters relating to student life and is known for doing a very good job. However,
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because of the recent speculation that Greek students in SGA make up a large portion of the organization, there has been slight concern of late as to whether SGA has an accurate representation of the entire student body. Carla Deras, the president of SGA, said, “I’m surprised that people are talking about this, but I’m not surprised about the numbers,” Deras said. “Greeks are always involved in things. It makes people feel more confident, come out of their shells and go for leadership positions when they feel like they have their brothers or sisters behind them.” All SGA meetings at Florida Tech are open to the public. The Greeks in SGA do not have more of a voice during meetings or otherwise. “It’s equal,” Deras said. “They don’t have more
of a voice. The fact is, it has always been an objective of SGA to have all people talk about things freely and have a voice.” Deras pointed out that there are actually less Greeks in SGA than people might think. Deras says that 16 out of the 35 members are either in a Greek organization
students in the organization: 11 members out of the current 35. The SGA executive board is comprised of four people, half of whom are Greek. Popular belief suggests that one advantage of having any number of Greeks in SGA is the increased ease of spreading the word about voting and raising awareness of the organization’s presence on campus. “It’s true, but I don’t think it makes a great difference. When I ran the first time, 800 people voted but Greeks number around 200 at most,” Deras said. Deras is quite passionate about what SGA does and is excited about the prospect of making a better school for the people coming in than the one she had. She pointed out that people should remember that the Greeks in SGA are sometimes SGA members before even joining their Greek organizations. She cites herself as an exam-
“I didn’t become Greek to be a leader; I became a leader to be Greek.” -Carla Deras or in the process of joining one. “This makes for 45 percent,” she said. “Four of these 16 are new members; without them, the Greeks would make up 34 percent of the organization.” Deras also pointed out that there are quite a few international
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ple. “I was actually the secretary of SGA when I got initiated into my Greek organization,” Deras said. “I didn’t become Greek to be a leader; I became a leader to be Greek.” The SGA president believes Greek Life is a good presence to have on campus. “People should join SGA instead of complaining,” Deras said. “SGA is a good example of Greeks being leaders and respectable people, and people should follow their example.” v
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CAPS PSA: Sexual Misconduct Kendra Bartel CAPS Outreach Columnist
No one likes to think that sexual misconduct takes place, and not many like to speak about it either. However, as a college student, it is important that you have knowledge about sexual misconduct, what it is, the different kinds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe. You should also know where you can go and who you can talk to if you or someone you know is involved in a situation where sexual misconduct occurs. This article is not intended to scare anyone, but rather be a tool for knowledge and support. The more you know, the more you can help prevent sexual misconduct from happening to you or a friend. Join CAPS at their event “Blurred Lines: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence” on Thursday, November 6 from 7 - 8 p.m., in Evans Hall, room 202. There will be an interactive discussion on what constitutes legal, respectful and appropriate sexual, emotional and physical behavior. You can also learn to define and maintain your boundaries by learning how to protect yourself, by understanding your personal and legal rights, and by knowing how and where to get help. There will be prizes, too! Did you know that in the student handbook, there is an entire section for sexual misconduct? So, it’s right at your fingertips! Florida Tech wants you to know
the policies and procedures associated with sexual misconduct, as well as where to go for help. So where can you find this information? You can go to www.fit.edu/ studenthandbook. It is listed under the “Standards and Policies” section. Below is an outline for you of what you can expect to find in the student handbook.
What is sexual misconduct?:
Any sexual activity without consent, this means that the person must agree to sexual activity without force, threat, intimidation or coercion.
Consent
You must receive consent through a verbalization “or acts that are unmistakable in their meaning.” If consent is given to one sexual activity, it only counts for that one sexual activity and does not count for other sexual acts that may happen at another time. If at any point the person who gave consent to a sexual activity decides to stop, you must also stop engaging in the sexual activity. Sexual misconduct includes the following terms: Sexual and gender-based harassment: When one person gives another person unwanted sexual attention or attempts to convince another unwilling person into a sexual relationship. Requests of sexual activity are persistent or a person punishes another’s refusal to comply with their requests. A sexually intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment is created.
Sexual assault: The attempt of one person to engage in a sexual or intimate act with a person who is unable to give consent. Circumstances in which a person is unable to give consent could be due to age, impairment (alcohol, chemical), or mental deficiency/ incapacity to give consent. Dating violence: Violence committed by a person against another in a social relationship. The nature of the social relationship must be romantic or intimate. The existence of this relationship is determined by factors such as, length of the relationship, type of relationship, or how often those in the relationship have interacted. Domestic violence: Crimes of violence committed by a former or current spouse, intimate partner, or anyone the victim shares a child with. Also, it can be committed by anyone who has lived with or is currently living with the victim. Stalking: Conduct that is directed at an individual that causes significant distress and fear for their own safety or another person’s safety. More information on stalking is listed in Florida Tech’s student handbook under “Stalking” in the “Standards and Policies” section.
How can I report sexual misconduct? 8111
Campus Security: 321-674-
Dr. Joni Oglesby, Title IX Coordinator: 321-674-8700 Title IX of the Educational Amendments act of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive Federal financial assistance. For more information, visit Florida Tech’s Title IX website at: http://www. fit.edu/title-ix/
Dean Rodney Bowers, Dean of Students: 321-674-8080 Local Law Enforcement: Melbourne Police Department: 321-984-7272 Palm Bay Police Department: 321-953-8998 Where can I go for support? On Campus Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 321674-8050 Health Center: 321-6748078 Campus Ministries: 321674-8045 or 321-674-8076 Residence Life: 321-6744500 Off Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Services: 321-784-HELP/4357 or http://savsinc.com/ Women’s Center Melbourne: (321) 242-3110 or http:// womenscenterinbrevard.org/ Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAAIN): 800656-HOPE/4673 or https://www. rainn.org/
What can I do to keep myself safe?
RAAIN offers some helpful guidance: Be aware. This means being aware and alert of your surroundings at all times, as well as who is around you and where you are. Avoid isolated areas or isolating yourself. It is harder to get help if you are alone. Walk with purpose. Act like you have a place to be. Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable it is likely you aren’t in the best place. Always keep your cell phone close by. Safety Plan. Be conscious
of escape routes and exits, and what you will do if someone is bothering you. Also be aware of the transportation offered around you if you need to get away. Make plans with friends of where you will meet if you get separated or a code word to use if you need help. Do not leave your drink unattended. And, do not accept drinks from people you do not know or trust Watch out for your friends. Set boundaries for yourself. Know what does, and what does not make you comfortable. Also do not be afraid to say no and speak out: If someone is bothering you or making you uncomfortable persistently, tell someone! Attend the CAPS event to stay informed! “Blurred Lines: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence” on Thursday, November 6 from 7 - 8 p.m., in Evans Hall, room 202 If you have been a victim of sexual misconduct and feel like you may need extra help, or a professional to talk to, reach out! CAPS is here on campus to offer assistance for many challenges college students face. To make an appointment with a mental health counselor, call CAPS 321-6748050 or walk into the center. We are located beside the Health Center, at the corner of Country Club Road and University Boulevard. We realize it can be uncomfortable to reach out for help, but we hope you do contact us when you need us. CAPS is just one of many resources at Florida Tech that supports maintaining a happy and healthy you! V
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It’s flu season All you need to know about your student health insurance EJ Castor Staff Writer Can you afford the flu shot? Did you know all full-time students at the FIT Melbourne campus are automatically enrolled and charged for health insurance? Enrollment is automatic when students register for classes, unless an acceptable alternative proof of insurance coverage is provided within the first 2 weeks of classes. Why is this important? The FIT Student Health Insurance is an Accident and Illness policy. The cost to an individual student is $1333/year. In addition to this annual cost, students are required to pay a $25 co-payment when they see a primary in-network provider. There is also a $75 deductible for in-network providers and a $250 deductible for out-of-network providers. The in-network provider is Cigna Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). The PPO coverage is nationwide at 80 percent coverage (for those traveling over the holidays). However, the insurance can be used within other networks with coverage at 60 percent, including international. The cost does not
vary by student (domestic or international). It’ll only be important to know this if / when you become ill this semester. Students are informed of health insurance auto-enrollment through Panther Pass and via email and website postings. According to Greg Graham, Assistant Vice President for Business & Retail Operations, “the University is in the process of creating a module for continuing students to update student records including insurance.” Graham also stated, “the cost for this insurance is divided between the two semesters.” Once enrolled, the insurance policy runs from August 2014 until August 2015. Part-time students are eligible to enroll as long as they are attending classes at the Melbourne campus. One key point to consider, if students dis-enroll from FIT, the insurance remains in effect for the period of coverage. The cost is not refundable. On a positive note, if a student graduates in May, they retain health coverage until August. If you have any questions about your insurance policy, you contact Student Services at 321-674-7707; or you can call the insurance company directly at: 1-800-633-7867.
As an alternative to seeing an off-campus provider, the Holzer Health Center is an oncampus option. The on-campus Holzer Health Center, is located at 2976 Country Club Rd., which is on the corner of Country Club Road and University Boulevard, next door to the main student parking lot. A student ID and insurance card will be required for treatment. The flu shots are funded under the student health insurance plan. The Health Center staff can be reached at 321-674-8078. This is important to your pocket book: there is NO co-pay for office visits for Florida Tech matriculating registered students when seen at the Holzer Student Health Center. However, any labs, diagnostic tests, annual/ routine exams, x-rays, supplies or procedures will be billed to your insurance provided or directly to you. For the 2014/15 Flu season, the flu shots are covered under the new insurance policy.
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ROTC students go overseas this summmer Jessica Kerney Guest Contributor
Florida Tech’s ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program is among the top nationally ranked ROTC programs in the country. Through devoted cadre members and the drive of our highspeed cadets, the Panther Battalion receives numerous opportunities and an abundant amount of school slots that other schools are not as blessed to obtain. This past summer, Florida Tech had the privilege of sending several cadets to work with different militaries all over the world. Most of the cadets partake in a program called CULP, Cultural Understanding and Language Program. Hundreds of cadets throughout America are sent to travel the globe. The trip starts off with a 5-day soldier readiness process, followed by the deployment. The purpose of this program is to completely immerse cadets in foreign civilizations, helping them to acquire more about the customs and ways of other cultures along with learning more about themselves. Participants experience up to three different venues during immersion, including humanitarian service, host nation military-tomilitary contact and education on the social, cultural and historical aspects of the country. Of the 40 countries cadets are privileged to visit, below is a list of places and schools that your fellow students traveled. CULP Cadet Stillson: Romania Cadet Quinn: Macedonia Cadets Kaseman and
Harmeling: Constanta, Romania Cadet Klofta: Benin, Africa. Cadet Sandoval: Guatemala. Along with sending cadets overseas, many students stayed here in the states and completed a variety of schools such as WHINSEC, air assault school, airborne school and CTLT. WHINSEC Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation- Building international relationships with infantry tactics Cadets Kerney, Anderson, Klofta, M. Quinn and Cadet Bridenbaugh- Fort Benning, GA Air Assault School- School qualifies soldiers to conduct airmobile and air assault helicopter operations, to include aircraft orientation, slingload operations, proper rappelling techniques and fast-rope techniques. Cadet McKinnon- Fort Benning Georgia, Cadet BridenbaughFort Campbell, Kentucky Airborne School- Also known as jump school, conducts the basic paratrooper training for the United States armed forces Cadet Duff- Fort Benning, GA CTLT- A cadet shadows a lieutenant and is a member of that unit during their time there and acts in the leadership role of a platoon leader, obtaining a better understanding of what it is like to operate with a real unit. Cadet Gigante- Fort Bliss, Texas. If you have any interest in joining Florida Tech’s premier ROTC program. please contact John Hudacek at 321-674-7438 or by email at jhudacek@fit.edu. Keep the fire!
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Game Review: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 4.5 out of 5 Paws
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Fumiko Shinkawa Staff Writer Developed by The Astronauts, an independent studio in Poland, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a brilliant story-telling experience that departs from the typical play-by-play instructions we have grown woefully accustomed to. You are Paul Prospero, supernatural detective, brought to the sleepy town of Red Creek Valley to investigate a child’s disappearance following a cryptic letter. But “finding Ethan Carter wasn’t going to be as easy as knocking on his door,” the game tells you; it’s too late for that.
So, instead, you begin a search that leads you through an eerily quiet town, unravelling a story that becomes increasingly sinister. This story really blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, forcing the player to question every revelation, every new bit of information. And it’s a powerful, compelling little narrative that begs further contemplation long after you’ve shut it down. To get graphics out of the way, this game is gorgeous. The town is picturesque, and the landscape seems to go on forever, the game taking place against a landscape like an oil painting. The atmosphere is well done and tied to the various locations you visit, but the changes in music are seldom subtle, and if you’re
a nervous backpeddler (like I am) the looping ambience can really break immersion. But it’s the gameplay where it really shines. While only being about five to seven hours long, on the first play through, it establishes a really solid game mechanic in which you reset murder scenes and piece together what really happened. I was nearly three hours in before I figured out the entirety of the mechanic, resulting in some really annoying backtracking, but in the game’s defense, I seem to be in the minority with that complaint. After all, the game warns you not to expect any hand-holding, practically at the title screen. Aside from the main game mechanic, further exploration
introduces you to bizarre scenery, and new puzzles with little to no explanation. I’d have played another twenty hours of this game, to see what it would throw at me, but perhaps its brevity was for the best. None of these little side puzzles are repeated, and each of them feels integral to understanding the story and its characters better. This is a game without filler, and that is definitely a good thing. But, here, we come to my biggest complaint. This is a very open game with all of its sections and puzzles available from the second that you are dropped into gameplay, but the game doesn’t reward you for exploration. If you’ve missed anything, the game forces you to go back before you can view the ending – effectively
ruining any replayability. What I, personally, would’ve liked to have seen was an array of endings determined by which sections you missed or completed. A kind of Silent Hill 1 approach to endings, that offers an opportunity to find new secrets or puzzles and giving the feeling that you’re being cheated by not playing it through more than once, just to see what else the game has to offer. All in all, this is a gorgeous game with a great, open story that shows potential for growth. The gameplay is innovative, but the repetitiveness saps some of the challenge, and the puzzles are interesting and feel important to the narrative itself. This is a short game for its price, but it is definitely worth your time. v
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FBI Requests Access to New Encrypted Devices Christopher Pangalos Staff Writer
The FBI’s ability to access device data for investigation purposes and the recent Snowden scandal has raised concerns of just what conditions should warrant government access and if requests are even legitimate. Apple and Google’s new mobile operating systems are responding to privacy concerns by encrypting device data by default, though the FBI has argued companies should be required to provide access to them. While Apple has offered encryption on its devices in the past, these could previously be unlocked by the company. According to the Washington Post Apple’s IOS 8 no longer allows access by anyone other than the user and they will be unable to comply with any requests for data. In September, Apple released a new privacy
policy stating, “We have never worked with any government agency to create a backdoor in any of our products or services. We have also never allowed access to our servers. And we never will.” According to Cnet news, Google’s Android L will also be encrypting data by default, whereas previous versions required users to enable encryption manually. Google also indicated that they do not store keys for their devices, so they will not be able to unlock them. According to The Huffington Post, FBI Director James Comey explained his objection, stating his concern is “companies marketing something expressly to allow people to place themselves above the law.” He also indicated the importance of information to catch criminals and that these restrictions could threaten people’s lives. Comey gave a speech at the Brooking Institution on Oct. 16 in which, according to a transcript on the FBI website, he requested access stating, “We aren’t
seeking a back-door approach; we want to use the front door with clarity and transparency and with the clear guidance provided by law.“ According to Daily Tech news, Berkman Center researchers argued there was no difference between calling it a back door or front door. Regardless of what you call it, the effect on user privacy would be the same by providing a method of access, this could also provide more opportunities for hackers to gain access. Congress doesn’t seem to be showing any support to Comey. According to The Hill, Rep. Zoe Lofgren stated a bill would have zero chance of passing. Several other representatives conveyed a similar sentiment, indicating few groups would support it and that companies have the right to make their devices more secure. v
Gadget Corner Joseph Stoltz Staff Writer
If you’re looking to spice up your life with some horror for Halloween, then here’s one gadget that will do it quite well while also probably giving you some mentally disturbed street-cred toward your name. While many of you may not be familiar with Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller Psycho due to its old age, the majority of you are still probably quite familiar with the shower murder scene that has claimed a spot in pop culture for its uniqueness. But now for all of you who have dreamed about re-enacting that scene from the movie, you may now do so with the motion- and sound-activated Psycho Shower Curtain. With the Psycho Shower Curtain, whenever you take a shower you get to hear the lovely and delicate theme music from the murder scene in Psycho. To make the matter even better, the shower curtain has a shadowed image of the serial killer with blood elegantly sprayed on the curtain and bloody handprints placed in the perfect position that makes the shower curtain perfect for your Halloween re-enactment. This gadget is also perfect for people you find to be spending too much time in your bathroom. Every time someone uses the toilet or decides to take a long shower, they’ll get haunted by the music until they leave the room, thus in turn providing you with an unoccupied porcelain throne and a lower water bill. If you’d like your own Psycho Shower Curtain, the original price for it was $19.98, but currently they have become hard to find, so you may end up spending more. However, there are many similar versions of the shower curtain for sale on various websites, but sadly, most do not have the added sound effects.
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For those of you who are too lazy to hold a cell phone, here’s a lovely Halloween-themed stand for it; a very disturbingly detailed zombie hand stand that may induce vomiting to some people. The Limited Edition Zombie Hand Stand uses a suction cup to attach to the back of pretty much any smartphone, which in turn will give you the appearance of a freaky zombie hand crawling away with your phone attached to its severed wrist. If you’re a trickster, the stand will also double as a nice prop to casually place on someone’s shoulder. Also, if you’re lonely, you can hold hands with the stand and pretend it’s your zombie friend Fred, and since it’s made out of silicone, it’ll be even more lifelike. So whether you’d like the stand to hold your phone, or would rather just hold hands with it, the Zombie Hand Stand will sadly run you the steep price of $44.70 at its seller Strapya World. The price is possibly that high because it’s imported from Japan. v
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No. 19 Florida Tech Prepared for Final Tournament of Fall Season
Game e schedul Tuesday, October 28 Men’s Golf @ McDonough Cup- 8 a.m.
Press Release Florida Tech Athletics ORLANDO, Fla. (Men’s and Women’s Golf) – No. 19 Florida Tech will play in the McDonough Cup on Monday and Tuesday at the par-72 Rio Pinar Country Club. The tournament marks the fall season finale for the Panthers. Eighteen teams will compete in the two-day event with half ranked in the top 25 in the recently released Golf Coaches Association of America Division II Poll. Ranked participants include No. 1 Nova Southeastern, No. 6 Lynn, No. 7 Columbus State, No. 10 Flagler, No. 11 Saint Leo, No. 17 Florida Southern, No. 19 FIT, No. 21 Armstrong State and No. 25 Georgia College. The Panthers last played in the Collegiate Cup with Eastern Florida State College and fell 10.5-9.5 on Oct. 17. Prior to that event, they competed in the Guy
Volleyball @ Palm Beach Atlanctic - 7 p.m. Harvey Invitational and placed sixth out of 17 teams. Ryan Carter tied for 14th at two-over-par to lead FIT. In the last couple of years at the McDonough Cup, the Crimson and Gray finished 10th of 18 in 2012 and fourth of 16 in 2013. Ray Badenhorst shot the best score in both events, tying for 14th in 2012 and 10th in 2013. Tournament host Rollins will provide live stats through Golfstat and the link can be found at FloridaTechSports.com. Course: Rio Pinar Country Club – Orlando, Fla. Layout: par-72 / 6,955 yards Format: Round 1 – Monday, Oct. 27 shotgun start Round 2 – Monday, Oct. 27 rolling start Round 3 – Tuesday, Oct. 28 tee times
Participating Teams with GCAA Division II National Rankings: #21 Armstrong Carson-Newman #7 Columbus State Eckerd #10 Flagler #17 Florida Southern #19 Florida Tech #25 Georgia College Indianapolis #6 Lynn Mount Olive #1 Nova Southeastern Palm Beach Atlantic Rollins #11 Saint Leo Tampa Valdosta State West Florida
Friday, October 31 Volleyball @ Barry - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 Men’s rowing - Head of the Hooch- TBA Football @ Shorter - 12 p.m. Women’s Basketball - Warner - 2 p.m. Volleyball @ Nova southeastern - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4 Men’s Soccer vs. Quarterfinals - TBA Women’s Soccer vs. Quarterfinals - TBA
Friday, November 7 Women’s soccer vs .semifinals - TBA
Panthers Stay Hot Against Sailfish, Notch 2-1 Victory
Men’s Soccer vs. semifinals - TBA Women’s swimming - Florida Atlancic - 4 p.m. Men’s Swimming - Florida Atlantic - 4 p.m. Volleyball - Tampa - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 MCC @ SSC Championship - 8 a.m.
WCC @ ssc Championship - 8:45 a.m. Women’s rowing - Stetson fall Rowing Rendezvous9 a.m. Men’s Swimming - @ Rollins - 1 p.m. Women’s Swimming - @ Rollins - 1 p.m. Women’s basketball - Webber Intl - 2 p.m. Football - @ West Georgia - 2 p.m. Volley Ball - @ Rollins - 4 p.m. photo property of Florida Tech Athletics
Press Release Florida Tech Athletics MELBOURNE, Fla. (Women’s Soccer) – Florida Tech came out flat in the second half following Senior Night festivities, but kicked it into gear just in time to escape with a 2-1 triumph over the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish on Saturday at Rick Stottler Field. The victory in the season finale capped an undefeated four-game homestand, after the Panthers’ season seemed to be spiraling just weeks ago. On an afternoon when the senior class was recognized for its accomplishments, it was redshirt sophomore Elin Svensson who stepped up with the game hanging in the balance. On the receiving end of a perfect cross
from defender Eva Banton in the 82nd minute, Svensson volleyed home her first goal of the season, for what ultimately turned out to be the game-winner. The Panthers (7-7-1) looked as though they were going to make quick work of the ‘Fish after midfielder Courtney Hueston sent her team-high sixth goal of the season to the back of the net in just the second minute of the match. However, PBA hung tough and managed to keep its head above water after the early deficit. Registering the team’s only shot of the first half, Palm Beach Atlantic junior Kasey Wyer looked to even the contest in the 35th minute when she broke free for a one-on-one scoring chance. However, goalkeeper Julia Kantor did her best Hope Solo impression in making a miraculous save and keeping the Panthers in front heading into halftime. Palm Beach Atlantic (2-8-1) head coach Chris Gnehm’s halftime
Men’s basketball - Brunel University - 4 p.m. speech must’ve been one for the books because his Sailfish completed a 180-degree turnaround after the break. In addition to just a single shot attempt in the first 45 minutes, PBA also failed to record a corner kick. However, the ‘Fish earned five corners and tallied seven shots in the second half. Bouncing back from her missed opportunity, Wyer evened the match in the 62nd minute on a left-footed missile past the diving Kantor. The score increased her season total to a team-high five. Before it was all said and done, Svensson came up big in crunch time and sends the Panthers into the postseason with lots of confidence. Although the opponent is still to be determined, the Panthers will hit the road for a Sunshine State Conference quarterfinal match on Tuesday, Nov. 4. v
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