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An allergic reaction led to the discovery of a new gem Emily Walker \\ Copy Editor
Through an allergic reaction to a piercing, I found a hidden gem in Cocoa Beach: Endless Summer Tattoo. A couple of months ago, I got a piercing done by an apprentice at Atlantis Tattoo, a tattoo parlor in Palm Bay. He pierced my helix, which is the upper part of the outer cartilage of my ear. Despite taking care of it thoroughly, the piercing seemed irritated almost constantly. I assumed it was just part of the healing process until the week before Christmas. At this point, the irritation became so bad that the skin around the piercing began to blister.
I realized my piercer had used jewelry with nickel in it—a kind of metal I’m allergic to. He hadn't told me there was nickel in the jewelry, and because I trusted him and didn't immediately have a severe reaction, I assumed there wasn't any. As the reaction continued to worsen, I knew I needed to get my piercing taken out. In the hopes of replacing the jewelry with one that was safe for me, I went to Endless Summer Tattoo—a tattoo and piercing parlor in Cocoa Beach that a friend had recommended to me. Endless Summer Tattoo has two piercers, Whitney Bailey and Summer Pennington. Both are members of the Associ-
ation of Professional Piercers, which means they must meet certain criteria in regards to special training, the cleanliness of their workplace, and the sterilization of their supplies. When I had gotten my cartilage originally pierced, the apprentice was not a member of the Association of Professional Piercers, nor was his mentor. I had decided to go to him because he had been offering free piercings to gain more experience. I made an appointment with Bailey on Christmas Eve to get my piercing taken out. I got to the shop early, so I sat up front and looked through a portfolio of one of the artist’s work while I waited. The shop was open and clean;
there was art on all the walls and it felt brighter and cleaner than other tattoo parlors I have been to, such as Against the Grain and Atlantis Tattoo. Some of the artists were working near the front, as was the assistant manager, and everyone was friendly. When Bailey finished with her previous client, she briefly looked at my ear and told me she could swap the jewelry out for one I would not be allergic to. She showed me various options for replacement jewelry and explained why she thought they would fit my piercing better than some of her other jewelry.
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New Year's Resolutions
Are students sticking to this tradition? Eleanor Mathers \\ Editor-in-Chief
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has been a practice since ancient Babylonia, according to History.com. However, this tradition has fluctuated in popularity since then; in America, only about a quarter of citizens made resolutions during the Great Depression era, while Inc.com reports that today, about 60 percent say they make New Year’s resolutions. Closer to home, students at Florida Tech have varying opinions of resolutions and how to keep them. Paola Rivera, a junior in biomedical engineering said that although she didn’t make resolutions last year, she’s giving them a try in 2019. “Only some are generic, like passing my classes and losing weight,” Rivera said. “Others are more specific like getting an internship for the summer at a medical institution.” Rivera said that she never took resolutions seriously before since “most people never complete their resolutions.” Instead, she views them as personal goals, setting them in stone and sticking to them to the best of her ability. “Last semester was very stressful for me, so I want to make sure I have my goals set,” Rivera said. Similarly, Jordan Myers, studying for her master’s degree in business
administration, said that while she used to make resolutions, she decided not to list any for this year. “After trying and failing so long, I’ve decided that I want to improve my life because I want to, not as a resolution,” Myers said. She said they’re a good way to get motivated but they’re hard to follow through with because sometimes they’re “overly ambitious.” “People think they can transform everything and finally be who they want by making all the changes but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way,” Myers said. Saying the “new year, new me” mentality is to blame, Myers believes that time and commitment is the key to sticking to goals, a difficult feat to accomplish within a year. Rohit Menghani, on the other hand, said that resolutions could be a good habit for people. “As long as it works for whoever is doing it,” Menghani said. While he doesn’t make resolutions himself, he does try to set yearly goals. “The fact that I don’t make it a formal ‘resolution’ takes out the pressure from it and avoids disappointments if I end up not completing those things,” Menghani said. He focuses on sticking with routines and doing his best to push himself for the satisfaction with doing what he planned. When it comes to stress, Forbes reports that a resolution to get better sleep could help you commit and fulfill
Eleanor Mathers // Crimson According to Inc., only 8 percent of people that say they make New Year’s resolutions are successful. Out of a poll of 2,000 people, participants voted on their traditional new years resolutions. your other resolutions. Tied to better performance and lower stress levels, skipping sleep or even getting too much could be hurting chances of sticking to goals throughout the year, resolution or not. Rivera said people can tend to overwork themselves when trying to achieve too many goals at once. “Sleep is definitely a factor you have to consider when you’re trying to keep to resolutions,” Rivera said. Myers said that while she’s never made a resolution to get more sleep, she thinks getting the right amount of sleep gives you more energy to get more accomplished. “It's something that should generally be done for your health anyway, and it isn't a huge change for most
people so it would be helpful,” Myers said. Whether you keep a memorable list of goals like Menghani or choose to focus on resolutions as personal milestones like Rivera, keep in mind to keep your schedule balanced in a healthy manner. Burning out due to overwhelming expectations can be detrimental to performance and stress levels. Consider looking for help and encouragement from friends and family while asking for assistance from personal trainers, experts and CAPS to stay on track with resolutions and goals. Keep in mind your limitations and don’t forget to forgive yourself - just get back out there!
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A new style of Spider-Man Chris Martinez \\ staff writer
Living up to a legacy while still trying to find your own footing is no ‘swing’ in the park - not even for Spider Man. Written by Phil Lord and Chris Millar, the creators of The Lego Movie have once again made a spectacular animated movie with Into the Spider-Verse that people of all ages will enjoy. The main character of the movie is Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, a relatively new character in the Marvel universe who was created in 2011. Morales is a wonderful kid who wants to find where he belongs now. After getting bitten by a spider that gives him powers, he truly explores who he is and what he can become. The fun part about this movie is that there is more than one Spider-Person. There are six main characters with spider-powers. Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man who is voiced mainly by Jake Johnson, is a hilarious mentor who has lead a life of failure (as he explains himself). Peter is older, tired and generally a bit of a jerk in this movie, but is somehow still lovable and another great
interpretation of the beloved character. The next few characters come from alternate universes, but they still want to help Miles and Peter save the world. Hailee Steinfeld voices a version of Gwen Stacy who was bitten by a spider and who lost a close friend, leading her to become a heroine known as Spider-Woman. Gwen’s style is more rockand-roll inspired, giving her a punk-styled look after she truly makes her entrance. Her character stands with Morales and Parker as the main three leads. Kimiko Glenn voices Peni Parker, an anime-inspired tech genius who pilots a mechanical spider to fight crime. Peni is cute but deadly, a character whose bond with her robot is wholesome. They are an interesting duo along for the ride. John Mulaney plays Peter Porker, a cartoon pig with spider-powers whose character is inspired by the likes of “Looney Toons” and “Tom & Jerry”. Porker’s use of slapstick comedy is a welcome and hilarious performance in this movie. Nicholas Cage voices a noir version of Peter Parker, who plays upon the tropes of
old noir cop movies. Noir is meant to be an unintentionally funny character with his mannerisms and how he speaks, which is a role truly made to work for Cage’s voice. These characters represent the message of the story, as said by Peter: “What makes you different is what makes you Spider-Man.” It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like - you can be a hero. The characters make the story feel alive and relatable, even though the characters are wildly over-the-top with their incredible powers and the circumstances that united them. The other performances like Brian Tyree Henry as Miles’ dad and Liev Schreiber’s Kingpin are just as great. There really weren’t any weak performances to note, which is always great for any kind of movieexactly what an animated movie needs to avoid. The art style used in this movie is one-of-a-kind and specifically made to emulate the colors and texture of comic books, the source of the entire movie. The music, composed by Daniel Pemberton, is a blend of hip-hop notes and the heroic orchestra of superhe-
Spinder-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ro movies, providing a great backdrop to the story. Other songs were created for the movie with artists like Vince Staples, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Jaden Smith. The best two songs in the movie are Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” and Blackway and Black Caviar “What's Up Danger”, the latter
Photo // Sony Pictures playing at an important part that will truly be emblazoned into your memory. This movie is amazing, if you have any doubts, you should give it a try and watch it. 10/10, one of the best movies of 2018 and a great send-off into 2019.
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A stand-off between warriors and soldiers
Arpad Marsh \\ staff writer
Few movies can deliver decent dialogue, exciting action, and stunning visuals as well as Zulu can. Zulu is a historical action/ drama directed by Cy Enfield, released on Jan. 22nd, 1964. The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and audience members alike, with more recent assessments of the film maintaining that perception. According to Time Out magazine, Zulu is considered one of the greatest British films of all time. Set in 1879 at the beginning of the Anglo-Zulu War, tensions are rising between British colonies and the Zulu kingdom in present-day South Africa. Starring in his first major film, a young Michael Caine plays Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead, alongside Stanley Baker portraying Lieutenant John Chard as they prepare for an incoming Zulu attack. Outnumbered and out supplied, the British soldiers stationed at Rorke’s Drift struggle to fend off the Zulu forces. Zulu is an amazing film because it does not portray one faction as more barbaric or savage than the other. There are men of the British army, trained and disciplined to fight in wars, and men of the Zulu kingdom, brought up to serve their King in battle. Despite extreme differences in training and culture, both sides are fighting for similar reasons; to preserve themselves and/or their territory. Zulu also demonstrates tension between the two commanding lieutenants and how they must put their
Look familiar? Before he was a butler to Batman or a magician's nemesis in Now You See Me, Michael Cain starred as a stoic lieutenant in the film Zulu. Photo // Paramount Pictures
differences aside if they are to survive. Chard prefers working alongside his men, while Bromhead prefers to let his subordinates perform manual work. Both men are opposed to each other’s strategies and decisions, one often rebuking another when a suggestion is made. The clash between two different styles of leadership and officer etiquette nudges the viewer to have a preference between the two. Do you emphasize with the commander upholding his stoic position, or side with the officer that works with his hands alongside his men? The film tests any favoritism the viewer may have as the battle gets heated, showing the flaws and strengths of the leaders as they work together in the interest of their men. The majority of the film depicts a raging battle; however, audiences may be surprised to learn that Zulu is an anti-war movie. Many of the British soldiers at Rorke’s Drift believe they should evacuate the outpost instead of trying to hold off against the Zulus. Even Bromhead displays a level of discomfort towards the upcoming battle, wishing he was anywhere else in the world. Officers and soldiers are brought to a level playing field as the severity of their situation is brought closer, the line between authority occasionally blurred as tempers rise. The tension builds in the movie, creating discomfort not only throughout those on screen but within the viewers as debates are sparked and chances to escape are lost. Viewers often find themselves agreeing with soldiers, seeing the benefits of leaving the outpost and avoiding conflict all together, despite being ordered to stay and defend their posts. Audience members at the time were also surprised by the anti-war themes, considering the movie was created in the middle of the Cold War. The Cold War was at one of its highest points, and the war in Vietnam was just beginning, all while this movie denouncing war was being filmed. Zulu demonstrates to the viewers the heroism and valor
conducted by soldiers during battle, and at the same time manages depict the horrors of war without romanticizing it. Zulu contains several long takes meant to transport the audience to colonial South Africa. These visuals allow the audience to feel like they are in a foreign land, emphasizing the feeling that the British soldiers experience when stationed in a seemingly new world. Other scenes in the film which utilize the long take occur when the Zulu army arrives at Rorke’s Drift. The camera panning across a ridge overlooking the outpost, with thousands of the Zulus perched like predators waiting to strike its prey, is meant to leave the audience in shock. This feeling of hopelessness is shared between the viewers and the soldiers, as they can only stand at their post and gaze at thousands of warriors, waiting for them to strike. These panning shots and long takes are quite common amongst vintage films; however, the modern movie-goer has developed a preference for expeditious plots and fast-paced action. The methods used in the filming of Zulu do not devalue the movie in any way, but a good amount of patience is required to sit through the long takes if one should enjoy the film. Released 55 years ago, Zulu was far ahead of its time for being anti-war movie. Showing conflict between leaders rather than rallying the viewer behind the ‘good guys’ as a whole and depicting the enemy as strategic and knowledgeable rather than savage forces the viewer to think critically about the characters. The neutrality of the film and development of the characters as people rather than war heroes and villains was conflicting for audiences of its time and appreciated by viewers that are looking for a historically accurate and raw version of events. The locations used for filming and historical accuracies are marvelous, and the film is still cherished by British audiences today. Zulu was and still is a juggernaut of a film.
Original promotional movie poster
Photo // Paramount Pictures
Piercing RevieW I chose a hoop made from niobium, which is a metal that is highly unlikely to cause allergic reactions. Her part of the shop was extremely clean; it almost felt like a doctor’s office. She cleaned my jewelry and then showed me an indicator strip to demonstrate that it had been sterilized. Afterward, she told me all the supplies she would be using were new and sterilized. At Atlantis Tattoo, I was not shown or even told if the supplies being used on my ear were sterile. The piercing took place in the main part of the tattoo parlor; it did not have the same clean, professional feeling as Endless Summer Tattoo. Though it took fifteen to twenty minutes for the apprentice at Atlantis Tattoo to get my jewelry in, Bailey replaced it in about two minutes. Once she was done, she provided me with several pamphlets on how to care for my piercing and what kinds of jewelry are safe for my ear, as well as a cleansing solution and a bumper sticker. As is the policy of Endless Summer Tattoo, she did not charge me to replace the piercing and only charged me for the jewelry, which was just under $33. The service I received from Endless Summer Tattoo was phenomenal. Not only am I thrilled with how quickly the reaction in
my ear went away after Bailey swapped my jewelry, but I loved the customer service. Bailey was friendly and talked me through everything she was doing. When I first got my helix pierced at Atlantis Tattoo, the apprentice didn’t tell me how to clean my piercing. He didn’t give me any options for different kinds of jewelry, and he struggled to get the jewelry in my cartilage. I could look past all of this had he used high-quality jewelry, but he did not. When Bailey took the old jewelry out of my ear, she said it was full of nickel and that it was too small for my ear. She said piercers should use implant-grade jewelry, such as titanium. Implant-grade jewelry is high-quality and is highly unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. According to Bailey, the Association of Professional Piercers requires their piercers to use implant-grade jewelry, such as the niobium hoop I chose or pieces made from titanium. She also said their website, safepiercing.org, will show certified piercers in your area. I’m thrilled Bailey was able to stop the reaction in my ear and give me a new piece of jewelry I like a lot more than my original one. The experience at Endless Summer Tattoo has made me excited to get another piercing in the future, and maybe some more tattoos.
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Car News AHEAD OF 2019
kevin boodoosingh \\ design editor
2019 is shaping up to be quite the year for car enthusiasts. This year is packed full of new car reveals, updates on special models and just exciting all-round.
Ford's mid-size pickup truck, the Ranger. The all-new Porsche Taycan
Photo // Teslarati.com
One major announcement to kick off the year is the introduction of the Porsche Taycan. This will be the first all-electric model from the German car maker. Promising to rival the electric car titan, Tesla, the Taycan will boast a range of over 300 miles and surely have the performance to compete with performance spec, Model S P100D.
Ford has also revised its mid-size pickup truck, the Ranger. With the truck and SUV segment growing larger and larger, Ford has decided to rejoin the competition with its well-known Ranger model. Though the Ranger has been on sale worldwide for many years, the last model year for the US was back in 2011.
2020 Mid-Engined Corvette.. The all-new Land Rover Defender is coming to America.
Photo // CarThrottle.com
Another automobile expected to make huge waves comes from the British vehicle manufacturer, Land Rover, The Defender. But its final destination may come as a shock. Expected to be revealed this year, the Defender will be sold in the USA. 1997 was the last time you could have purchased a Land Rover Defender new from the showroom here in the US. The Defender became extremely popular for its off-road capabilities and classic design; we just hope that its off-road capabilities remain to be reckoned with seeing that they have somewhat changed the classic design. But with the track record of Land Rovers’ less rugged models, the Defender will not disappoint on the beaten track.
Photo // Ford.com
Photo // Motor1.com
Chevy is planning on introducing the all-new Corvette mid-2019. And yes, it’s an all new Corvette. The major update is that Chevy’s supercar will now be a mid-engined track destroyer. The Corvette has become a formidable weapon in the high performance world of cars, especially with the track focused ZR1 model. We can only imagine how this new Corvette will tear up a track but from the testing video of the car going around the infamous Nurburgring, it will be great.
The all-new BMW/Toyota powered Supra. Photo // caranddriver.com
The newly revised Ford Bronco.
Photo // autotrader.com
Speaking of the US, this year is promising to be quite big for Ford and Chevy. Ford is planning on reintroducing the Bronco for the 2020 model year. The Bronco may be revealed in this year’s Detroit Auto Show.
Doug Schoeller \\ Alumnus '17
As the new year enters its first few days, area student James Kasher made his resolutions for the new year as things he was going to do anyway. “I’ve completed 100% of my resolutions every single year,” Kasher said. “I don’t know why people make such revolutionary goals for themselves. Don’t they know it could be easy?” By lowering his standards, Kasher said that he feels more accomplished
Probably the biggest news for this year is the glorious Toyota Supra. It’s expected to be showcased at the Detroit Auto Show later this month. But it may not be all great. Supra fans are worried. The Toyota Supra became famous for its incredible 2JZ engine, as it was able to be tuned easily and had incredibly reliable power. Additionally, the Supra was the hero car of the first Fast and Furious film. This new Supra has been co-developed with BMW and is going to be powered by their engine so hopes are high for this newly revised Supra to be as amazing as its earlier model.
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than ever. “Now whenever I do something in my usual routine, like putting my shoes on, I remember that was actually one of my resolutions.” Kasher said he gives himself “bonus commitment points” when he completes basic tasks. Only five days into the new year, Kasher has already completed ten of his 20 new year resolutions. He completed his first two resolutions within the first few seconds after the
new year started. “They were ‘say Happy New Year’ and ‘breathe’, an improvement from last year where I only had ‘breathe’,” said Kasher. He said he believes he can knock out those last ten by running errands like going to the grocery store and doing laundry. “The key is to pick resolutions that you inevitably have to do,” Kasher said. “Like I packed two more resolutions into the trip to the grocery store, which are to handle a
shopping cart and walk down aisle 13 to get cashews. It’s really a great system.” Kasher’s resolutions require him to “be a person” that has to complete these tasks on a daily basis. When asked if he ever considered changing his lifestyle like most people do for the new year, Kasher said his lifestyle is fine. “Yeah some people set resolutions to eat healthier, or exercise more often, but what I think is important is know-
ing if that’s really who you are,” Kasher said. “Are you really a health nut, or a gym rat? Do you want to be?” Kasher places an emphasis on accepting himself, knowing his limitations, and capitalizing on his strengths. “I mean, I know who I am. I’m me, and that’s whatever that is, and I’m going to savor the fact I’m not trying to be someone I’m not. So I’m going to keep rewarding myself on that.”
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Solve the haunts of New Year's Resolutions past! 1. The resolution to go _ _ _around the block 2. The day before all resolutions are broken 3. People plan to learn new hobbies and _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. You didn't get that new year's kiss so you're still looking for a _ _ _ _ _ 5. A common goal to drink less of this when you're out of college 6. After that Christmas dinner, one of the most common resolutions is to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at the gym 7. If you're set in completing these resolutions, you're pretty _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8. This resolution goes along with #6 when working on health and fitness. 9. Some of the more difficult resolutions are completed through sheer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10. Need a break from the resoltuions? Pick up one of these around campus for a breather.
College Culinary Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders with Parmesan Basil Pasta INGREDIENTS
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CHICKEN TENDERS
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1. Prepare chicken tenders on a plate or cutting board (if you are using chicken breasts, cut them into strips) 2. Season with salt and pepper 3. Put flour into a bowl and add 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of pepper, 1 stp of cayenne, 2 stp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of basil. Mix well. 4. Pour finely crushed potato chips into a second bowl and add the same seasonings as in step 3. 5. Crack 3 eggs into a third bowl and add the same seasonings as above. Scramble the eggs to create an egg wash. 6. Heat the oil in a pot on the stove 7. Roll chicken tender in flour, coating entire surface 8. Dip the chicken tender into the egg wash, make sure to coat evenly. 9. Put the chicken tender in the bowl of chips and coat all sides.
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6 boneless chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts 2 cups of flour 2 cups of crushed potato chips 3 eggs 2 cups of vegetable oil 3 tsp of salt 3 tsp of pepper 6 tsp of basil 6 tsp of garlic powder 3 tsp of cayenne
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3 cups of water 1-2 cups of pasta 5 tbsp of olive oil 1 tbsp of finely grated parmesan 2 tsp of basil 2 tsp of oregano 2 tsp of parsley 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of pepper
10. Put the coated chicken tender into the oil and fry until crispy. 11. When the chicken tender is done, put it on a plate with paper towel on top to soak up any excess oil. 12. Repeat steps 8-12 for all chicken tenders.
PASTA 1. Put the water in a pot and heat on the stove until boiling 2. Add noodles to the pot and cook to desired softness 3. Strain excess water from noodles 4. Put noodles back in the pot and have the burner set to a low simmer 5. Add olive oil, cheese, and spices 6. Stir until mixed well 7. Plate with chicken tenders and enjoy
Jordan Densler \\ Staff Writer
A simple, healthy, and delicious meal, this is a quick and easy-to-make meal that even an amature chef can quickly master. The best part is, it uses ingredients you probably already have in your dorm or apartment. Put the flour into a bowl with 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of pepper, 1 tsp of cayenne, 2 stp of garlic powder, and 2 tsp of basil. Crush your potato chips of choice and put those into a separate bowl; I like to use barbecue chips for added flavor. Add the same amount of seasoning added to the flour. In a third bowl, add three eggs and another portion of the seasoning mentioned above, whisking the mixture together to create your egg wash. Heat your oil in a pan on the stove. For chicken, you can either use boneless chicken tenders or chicken breasts. If you use chicken breasts, cut them into strips before your prepare them. For each chicken tender, roll it in the bowl of flour, making sure to coat the entire surface. Next, dip it into the egg wash, careful not to lose too much of the flour off of the chicken. The put the chicken tender into the bowl of chips.
You can either roll it around to coat the sides, or sprinkle the chips over the tender so you don’t get the egg mix into the chip bowl. Make sure the chicken is heavily coated in chips before placing it in the oil. Once in the pot of oil, wait until the chicken is crispy to remove it. If you want to check to ensure you’ve left it in long enough, just cut the tender in half and make sure there is no pink on the inside. Your platter should have a paper towel on it to soak up any excess oil. Repeat these steps for each tender. For the pasta, follow instructions on the package to cook. I haven’t listed a specific type of pasta here because the dish can honestly be made with just about any kind. My favorite, though, is rotini. Once you’ve strained the noodles and placed them back on the burner, add in the oil, grated parmesan and spices, keeping it at a simmer. When it’s mixed together well, which will only take a minute or two, let it stand for 5 minutes and serve with the chicken. This recipe works really well for beginner cooks trying to branch out into something a little more complicated. It’s not difficult to make and you can go home to impress your mother with your new skills.
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Narrow win for women’s basketball David Thompson \\ Managing Editor
The women's basketball team snapped their two-game losing streak as they defeated the Nova Southeastern Sharks 59-58. The Panthers hosted the Sharks in the Clemente Center on Saturday, Jan. 5. Senior forward, Tereza Sedlakova, led the team with 16 points and had a game-high nine rebounds. “I was very focused on my defense the second half of the game and I was able to take two charges what was a great plus for the team when we really needed it,” Sedlakova said. The Panthers scored quickly to begin the game, jumping out to a nine-point early. At the end of the first quarter the score was settled at 17-11 in Florida Tech’s favor. The second quarter was evenly played as both teams scored 14 points. At halftime the Panthers kept their six point advantage, 31-25.
Sedlakova scored 11 of the team’s 31 first half points. She also added four rebounds and one assist through the first two quarters. The third began poorly for Florida Tech with Sharks cutting down the Panthers six-point lead to zero in less than two and a half minutes of play. Nova Southeastern began to pull away during the third quarter and opened up a seven-point lead at one point. The Panthers fought back and the third quarter ended with the Sharks leading by only three points, 44-41. Despite the Panthers losing their lead in the third quarter, they were able to claw back in the fourth. Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern were tied at 54-54 with about a minute remaining. Senior guard, Gracie Doane, made five of the team's six free throws to help vault the Panthers to victory. Florida Tech ultimately defeated Nova Southeastern, 59-58. This was the women’s first Sunshine State Conference win of the year.
They were previously 0-4 against Sunshine State Conference opponents. “Throughout the game we followed the game plan and I think that paid off for us,” Sedlakova said. “Nova is a very good basketball team and by beating them tonight we proved that we are capable to play a decent basketball game against anybody in our conference.” Doane finished the game as the second leading scorer with 14 points, making three three-point shots and five free throws. Florida Tech now stands at 5-8 through 13 games. 15 games are left remaining in the regular season women’s team. The Panthers will head to Saint Leo, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 9 to take on Saint Leo University. This is another Sunshine State Conference opponent as the Panthers will look to improve their conference record to 2-4 on the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Bowman Activities Center.
Murphy's big day not enough against Sharks for men's basketball David Thompson \\ Managing Editor
He then scored another basket after a defensive stop to cut the deficit to 55-48. After multiple Panther turnovers, the Sharks took advantage and proceeded to go on a 24-7 run which practically sealed the Nova Southeastern victory. The match ended with the Sharks leading by 20 points, 82-62. Coil tallied his fifth double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Florida Tech ended the contest shooting 42.6 percent from the field and a seasonlow 11.8 percent from past the three-point line. Nova Southeastern shot a season-low 37.5 percent from the field and 34.4 percent on three-point attempts. Florida Tech plays next against Sunshine State Conference opponent Saint Leo University on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
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The Florida Tech men’s basketball team suffered a 20-point lost to the undefeated Nova Southeastern Sharks on Saturday, Jan. 5. They fell to the Sunshine State Conference opponent 82-62 at the Clemente Center. The Panthers turned the ball over a season-high 27 times, which led to 35 points for Sharks. This was too much to overcome despite holding Nova Southeastern to their seasonlow in points and shooting percentage. Redshirt Junior Derek Murphy led all scorers with 28 points and nine rebounds. He’s averaging 21.8 points and 8.8 rebounds on the season. Florida Tech head coach Billy Mims said in an interview with Florida Tech’s Athletics department that they forced them to play the style of basketball they wanted. “I am proud of our team for not allowing them to make this game a track meet,” Mims said. “We held them well below their scoring average because we dictated the style of play." The Sharks are the the nation's No.1 scoring team averaging 109.5 points per game.
Their lowest scoring game was previously a 91 point output against Saint Leo on Dec. 8. The game began with Nova Southeastern jumping out to an early 7-0 lead just about three minutes into the game. Senior center, RJ Coil, tacked-on six points to make it a one-point lead for the Sharks with about 15 minutes remaining in the first half halftime. The Sharks moved quickly after, going on a 13-2 run to build their lead to 20-8 about midway through the first half. The Panthers didn’t quit and made it a six-point deficit following consecutive layups by Murphy. Nova Southeastern went on to outscore Florida Tech 10-5 to increase the lead back to 11. The half ended with the Sharks up on the Panthers 34-21. The 21 points are the fewest scored by the Panthers in a half this season. The Panthers made nine of 27 shots in the first half and failed to make any of their 11 of its three-point attempts. The Sharks were able to maintain a double-digit lead for most of the second half. Murphy scored to get the within nine points with a little under nine minutes remaining.
Derek Murphy #4