Avion Issue 3 Fall 2014 by The Avion

Apple’s New Innovations Matias Giraud Correspondent

iPhone 6 & 6 Plus

It has been around a year since the release of the iPhone 5s which introduced a few changes to Apple’s catalog of mobile phones. This year, after many leaks, rumors and speculation, on Sept. 9, they made history. Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus joined the family of iDevices, introducing some great new features. One of the biggest changes in the iPhone 6 series is the bigger screen. Apple came out with two new screen sizes, 4.7 inches for the iPhone 6 and 5.5 inches for the iPhone 6 plus. The new iPhones will come in three colors: gold, silver and “space grey”. The screen resolution, what Apple calls Retina HD, is 1334x750 pixels at 326 ppi for the iPhone 6 and full HD 1920x1080 resolution at 401 ppi for its Plus brother. Regarding its processor speed, these new iPhones come with the Apple A8 processor that is 25% faster than its predecessor, the A7 chip. In addition, they improved the movement coprocessor and added a barometric sensor. Another improvement that concerns all us users, the battery life, was almost doubled amongst the iPhone 6 Plus compared to the iPhone 5s. Apple has shown no interest in upgrading the 8 megapixels in the camera, but the quality of the optics and the sensor has been greatly improved, with added optical image stabilization on the 6 Plus. In addition to increased pixel size, OIS, and better optics, the focus speed is doubled compared to the iPhone 5s, and slow motion videos are made even slower with the availability of 240 fps. Moreover Apple’s brand new payment system, Apple Pay, will debut with the NFC chip incorporated to these new iPhones. Payments will be made with the help of Touch ID and Passbook which will store credit card and bank accounts information. Even if you are not planning to get a new iPhone soon, Apple and the music band U2 have a gift for all iTunes users. During the announcement, Apple and U2 announced that they are giving their album “Songs of Innocence” away for free; the largest free album release of all time. There is no need to download the album, just go to iTunes store and it will be waiting for you in the purchased section. Continued on B3 >>

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A drone flyover shot of the massive memorial created on the west lawn in the late night hours by Delta Chi and Tri-Sigma members. Fraternity brothers and sorority sisters placed 2996 flags in the shape of 1 and 2 WTC, the two World Trade Center towers attacked by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. In the center is the iconic shape of the Pentagon, which was attacked by a third plane.

Have Never Forgotten - Will Never Forget Along with over a decade of continuous warfare against Islamist extremists, where thousands more have either been wounded or killed. This past week the Embry-Riddle community and Unfortunately, even today the problem that lead the rest of the American people commemorated the to this attack, and others like it around the world, 13th anniversary of the attacks on the world trade still has not been extinguished. Throughout history center and Pentagon, which happened on September there have been many times where one group with a 11, 2001. Most of the student body today was only set of cultural or religious beliefs, and commits acts between the ages of five and nine years old when of violence against those who do not believe in the terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed two of same things they do. This problem is simply known them into the twin towers, one into the pentagon, as extremism. Then all too often when an extremist and another that crashed into a field after passengers group emerges, we as a society paint an entire culheroically resisted the hijackers before the plane could tural or ethnic group as ‘evil’ because of the actions reach their planned target. of a small percentage of that population. Leading to The attack on September 11, 2001 claimed near- a society of hate against that group. The most recent ly 3000 lives. Holding the title example of this in our history of the single most devastating would be against Muslims and day in United States history for other people of Middle Eastern loss of life since the attack on origin. There have been examPearl Harbor in 1941, which ples of this hate-culture in the lead to the U.S. entry into the U.S. from such incidents as the Second World War. burning of the Quran in Florida, Today however, as many stuand racial profiling of people with dents, faculty members, and a Middle Eastern appearance in staff, came to observe a moment airports for extra security checks. of remembrance, at the memoriFor us to finally end the probal erected by the brothers of the lem of extremism, there evenDelta Chi fraternity and the sistually will be the need to fight ters of Sigma Sigma Sigma sororfire with fire. But to prevent ity. The effects of 9/11 still affect the problem from even arising the American public to this day. we should realize that there are Many have family members and beliefs other than our own out other loved ones that were lost in there, and that we need to strive Trey Henderson/The Avion Newspaper the attacks while others lost large to understand and respect them sums of money from the econom- One of the 2996 flags placed in the west so that we may be able to coexist lawn stands out in the wind. ic repercussions of the attack. peacefully with one another. Mike Shekari Correspondent

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CORRECTION In Issue 1, The Avion published an article titled ‘Educating on Sexual Assault’ reportedly authored by Dr. Nancy Bailey. The article was in fact written by Assoc. Dean Cathy Downes. The Avion appologizes for the mistake.

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Corallys Plasencia Correspondent Embry-Riddle has gotten an influx of new students this school semester. With many freshman dorms tripling up, many places on campus have not accommodated to such a massive amount of new people, such as on campus parking. Parking this semester not only decreased but the prices for them have seen some changes as well. From the regular $35 to now $60, it isn’t uncommon for many students to feel frustrated especially with the amount of time they struggle with parking each day. Commuting to classes each day isn’t always a simple task. “The later you arrive in the day the less there is for parking,” states Jake Eldred, one of the many commuting students on campus. “We have, from what I understand, 500 to 600 new students this semester, but we don’t have 500 to 600 new professors. There is more parking available for faculty and staff and very little for students. Many of us are

Matthew Rutowski/The Avion Newspaper Weekends prove to be the most competitive time for resident student parking on campus. Sunday afternoons yield little to no options for late-comers.

commuting from at least 15 minutes away just so we can walk another 15 to 20 minutes to class every morning. Mind you it is about 90 degrees by the time 9 o’clock rolls around.” There have been plans on creating a new parking

garage on campus along with the many other construction projects going around on campus the next few years. Commuting student Hiranya Mir mentions how “a parking garage sounds like a great idea! I just hope that I get to experience it.”

With that being said, it can be quite difficult in trying to plan budget wise for all these construction costs. Jonathan Lezman, Facilities Liaison for The Student Government Association, mentions when the students on campus can be expecting the parking garage project to be completed by. “Facilities has told me that they are going to start construction on the parking garage within the next year or two,” states Lezman, “so expect a parking garage within 2016 or 2017. Parking may be more expensive now but that all extra money just goes towards keeping up on the maintenance for the parking lots themselves. In the future students can expect not only a new parking garage but a whole new and larger student center as well. So while many students are trying to be accommodated now, in the near future it will just create lots of benefits so that the university can keep expanding and improving the campus to keep caring for the student body.

Keeping Career Options Cool With Rockwell Collins Ramkumar Subramanian Staff Reporter Rockwell Collins loves giving goodies to the student community. Be it employment or ice cream, they always prioritize the ERAU student community first. Even as their Resume Review registration had a “House – Full” board displayed within just forty minutes of opening it up, the company does not close itself down for the eager students who look forward to connecting with the company. Senior recruiters from Rockwell Collins organized the “Ice cream social” on the 10th of September to get friendly with the students and making time for the students who did not make it to the resume review event to come ask them questions and learn more about the company and the opportunities that were open. With

free “Frisbees” flying all over the west lawn, the whole place was sizzling with electric excitement as students spoke with the team from Rockwell Collins. Cards were exchanged and greetings were shared. “Its amazing how the HR person remembered me from last semester” remarked a student grinning while the team from Rockwell Collins reiterated once more on how important the company considers its relationship with the students and especially with Embry Riddle to be. The technical director of “theflugblog. com” or the “tee dee” as he calls himself, Balaji Sivasubramanian, a Master’s student from the Aerospace Engineering department was able to obtain an exclusive interview with the brilliant and energetic senior recruiter form Rockwell Collins, Kaly Etten. “She was extremely helpful and

resourceful with regards to getting into the company or into the aviation industry in general. I really wanted her advice to go on the flug blog since it would help all the students who consider themselves newbies in the job search market. Keep your eyes on ‘theflugblog. com’ for her interview” he says “Flug blog is an aviation blog initiative started by Ajay Gnanasekaran, a Master’s student with Business Major. These interviews that we have with people from the industry will give us great inputs and the exposure would give us a great start”. It was refreshing to witness the students giving out words of praise regarding the entire Rockwell Collins event right from their info session to their ice cream social. Embry Riddle eagerly is waiting to meet the rest of their crew during the Career Expo.

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Glorious Glaciers Dayton Drugovich Staff Reporter Massey University works a bit differently than Embry Riddle in regard to allowing days off. We don’t have any holidays but we do have a two week break in the middle of the semester. During this break, I made my way to the South Island of New Zealand which is much more picturesque than the North Island and more of what you would think of New Zealand as looking like. The two weeks off gave me hardly enough time to explore, but I did get to cross something off of my bucket list: see a glacier. As a matter of fact, I saw two. Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are located on the western coast midway down the South Island. Fox Glacier was named after Sir William Fox, the second Prime Minster of New Zealand. It starts high up in the Southern Alps and makes its 13km trip down. Franz Josef Glacier is named after Emperor Franz

Mark Fetters Staff Reporter When one thinks of Spain, one often thinks of Madrid or Barcelona, and this week, I visit the city of Barcelona. After almost three days in the Netherlands, it was time to hop on a KLM 737 and head to Barcelona. The city of Barcelona goes back over 2000

Joseph I of Austria. The Māori name for the glacier is Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere or “The tears of Hinehukatere”. The local legend is this: Hinehukatere loved climbing in the mountains and persuaded her lover, Wawe, to climb with her. He was a less experienced climber than she was but loved to accompany her and did so until an avalanche swept Wawe from the peaks to his death. Hinehukatere was broken hearted and her many tears flowed down the mountain and froze to form the glacier. Franz is just 12 miles to the north of Fox and is similar in many ways. Both start near Mt. Cook, the tallest peak in New Zealand, and work their way down to less than a 1,000ft above sea level ending before a lush rainforest. They are amongst the most easily accessible glaciers that can be found in the world. There are two ways to see them - you can either hike up from the car park (both are about an hour’s

hike away) or you can take a guided tour on the glacier. The guided tour requires a helicopter ride up to about the middle of the glacier and are a bit pricy so I did the hike up to both so I could see the glacial valleys

that were created long ago. The hikes are about an hour from the car park up to the base of the glacier and are pretty strenuous. As you walk through the valleys, you can see the raw power that something as simple as

ice has in being able to carve all of this out and transport huge boulders that weight tons down from the top of the mountains. There are points of reference showing where the glaciers used to be compared to where they

are now and how much they have been receding. If they continue to recede at the current pace, something that was at one time large enough to carve the land will be gone soon. It’s a sobering experience.

years ago as an Iberian village called Barkeno; today Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, is the capital of the Catalonia, and sits on the Mediterranean. While the national language of Spain is Spanish, most locals prefer to speak Catalan, which is a French and Spanish mix. With fours days to explore this city of rich

history and amazing food, Barcelona does not fall short in terms of expatiations. One of the first and most notable things Barcelona still has is history. Antoni Gaudí, a Spanish Catalan architect, is known for his Gothic style, which can be seen in many of the buildings he designed. One of the most famous buildings

he designed and broke ground in 1882 is still being built today due to its complex structure. La Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic Church where visitors have access to the nave, the crypt in which Gaudí is buried, the museum, and at an extra fee, the nativity towers. When Gaudí died in 1926, the church was said to be

less then 25% complete and only passed the half mark in 2010. The current completion date is set for 2026. La Sagrada Família is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is not a place to be missed, as it is my favorite church. Some other famous Gaudí buildings you can still visit are La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell. In the year 1992, Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics and all the facilities are still there to see and visit. The Olympic stadium, which is free to go in a visit, was built for the International Expo in 1929 and was going to be used for the 1936 Olympics, but Barcelona lost the bid to Berlin, and the stadium sat around for another 56 years before getting to be used as an Olympic venue. The stadium is situated within Parc Montjuïc, which is a nice area to walk around and tends to have fewer tourists. Something not to miss is the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which on weekends has a dazzling display with lights and music; you will have no problems watching it for

a few hours. One of the biggest tourist areas is La Rambla, a 1.2 kilometres of stores and restaurants and a great area to grab a bit to eat or a souvenir. One of the most delicious things I had to eat was Paella. Paella is a rice dish. Valencian Paella is considered the national dish of Spain and consists of white rice, green vegetables, chicken, rabbit, land snails, beans, and seasoning. Other popular types of Paella include Seafood and mixed; most places will also allow you to build your own version. As La Rambla is a big tourist area, it is also the biggest place to be pickpocketed, and unfortunately, Barcelona is one of the worst cities for petty theft. For all the soccer fans, Barcelona is of course home to FC Barcelona and call home to Camp Nou, which can be toured on non-game days. Barcelona is one of the cities in which I had the most fun thanks to being able to visit a friend on a study aboard and one of the places I look most forward to go back to a visit.

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Alonzo Sweet Environmental Awareness The Green Initiative Committee and the Environmental Awareness Committee (EAC) are organizations on campus that strive to bring green events and programs to the student body. The green initiative is comprised of faculty of Embry-Riddle and students on campus. The EAC is a committee in the Student Government which is led by student leaders. Currently, the green initiative has an opportunity for the student body to learn about doing energy audits. Each audit will consist of going to different buildings on campus and recording the amount of energy consumed by each building. This information will be analyzed and recorded. After, research is

done then a proposal can be made to implement change to the facility. We have a faculty member that has

experience in completing these audits at multiple facilities nationwide. He is able to teach students how to do this task. We

are in the process of recruiting interested students to create an energy audit team. At minimum, this team will consist of a team lead, a documentarian, a photographer, and an operator of the thermal probe. We are asking for interested students to contact Alonzo Sweet Jr. at sweeta@my.erau. edu with your name and contact information. One of the benefits for being on this team is being able to experience these audits, which can be added to a resume. It is a unique way to conduct research and collect data. In the past, this work has implemented changes to save thousands of dollars for organizations. As an added plus, it is undoubtedly a great opportunity to work with the eco-friendly staff and students of the Embry-Riddle campus!

Jonathan Lezman SGA Facilities Liason Any student at Embry-Riddle who has ever lived on campus knows about all of the good spots on campus to congregate, socialize, and blow off some steam. One of the best spots on campus to do all three at the same time is utilizing one of three outdoor volleyball courts Embry-Riddle owns. One is outside of Doolittle, one is at the Student Village Courtyard, and one is over at Chanute. Since the Florida heat, weather, and the overall student usage of the volleyball nets takes a toll on the nets themselves, new nets have been ordered and subsequently

replaced in all locations. The SGA and the University realize the good that comes out of the volleyball nets, the positive impact socializing and exercising and lifting morale can be on campus, so replacing the volleyball nets was an easy decision. The net in the Student Village Courtyard will be raised up, but not replaced. It is still in good enough condition where one side is actually just tied to the poll too low, so Facilities will be raising it up so it is back to regulation (and playable) height. Finally, remember that if you see anything on campus that needs to be repaired or replaced, please feel free to email me at lezmanj@

my.erau.edu and I will be sure to inform the correct people so we can keep the campus beautiful, functional, and enjoyable for present and future students. Also, if you feel like there should be something new, exciting, and fun on campus that you want to see come alive, feel free to email me as well and together we will see what we can do. The Student Government Association is hard at work making sure students have the most enjoyable experience here at Embry-Riddle, so your comments and your opinions and suggestions greatly help us deliver exactly what the Student Body truly wants for our beautiful Daytona campus.

Get to Know your SGA Lauren Peck

Student Finance Board Junior, Business Administration Hey Everyone! After graduating, it is my goal to go to law school, get a juris doctorate, and practice law in the aviation field for a living. I have only been at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle for less than two semesters, but I have had the opportunity and privilege to get to know a lot of amazing people and immerse myself in the campus community. Currently I am the Vice President of Alpha Xi Delta Women’s Fraternity and actively involved in the Greek Community. My objective for my position on the Student Finance Board is to get to know other students and help them accomplish their goals. Every student at Embry-Riddle deserves to feel at home, and I want to make sure that I am a part of a positive environment that allows them to do that. Thank you for electing me to this position, and I look forward to getting to know you all!

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Student Forum “As a student, how do you feel about the net nuetrality Issue?.”

Samuel Green Diversity and Inclusion

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Mike Shekari Correspondent Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University may be known as the “University of the Sky”, but by no means are the members of the eagle nation solely dedicated to only flying. At the club fair that took place last week on Tuesday, the well-rounded interests of our campus community were showcased by the various clubs and organizations that help students explore and enjoy their interests. At the fair, groups of all kinds were in attendance. Including groups whom their memberships are dedicated to a specific part of the aerospace industry such as; Eagle

Sport Aviation (ESA), The Skydiving Team, Society for S.P.A.C.E., and the Unmanned Aerial Systems Club (UAS Club). Which allow for students to have experience in many parts of the aerospace industry inside and outside of their major. Along with the clubs here on campus that focus primarily on aerospace topics, there were also many other scholastic, technology, and adventure clubs. Some of which are; the Robotics team, Medical team, Red Flag, Rock Climbing Club, Drama Club, and The Airsoft Club. These help the members of the eagle nation become well rounded by

allowing them to participate in something that may not be part of their normal course work. Also at the fair, there were many different intermural sporting activities. Including but not limited to; rowing, sailing, paintball, and lacrosse. Which gives members a chance to exhibit their athletic prowess, even if they are not a member of one of the school’s main NAIA sports teams. Finally, to spotlight the diversity on the Embry-Riddle Campus, there are many organizations to represent the different religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds that our student body comes from. A few being; Baptist College Ministries,

The African Student Union, and The International Student Union. Along with many others representing other faiths,

amounts of work to do just yet, it is never too early in the semester to start building up good studying habits. Whether you are the type of person to wait until the last minute or the avid studier, there are many ways to help start organizing your mind as you review. “You really have to isolate yourself from everyone and everything else,” mentions Anna Kersey, a senior Meteorology major at Embry-Riddle, “Go to a room by yourself, turn off your phone, and focus on the material, otherwise you’ll let yourself get distracted.” Students’

minds each work in different ways, so different work routines might work for each person. One way to start preparing for assignments is by taking good notes. Teachers can sometimes talk very fast, and most of the time in class students just try to catch up and write down everything they hear without even comprehending what was said. At the end of a class it is good for one to go over and review the notes that were written down to make sure the all information is legible and understandable. Organized notes make

for an organized mind. When the time comes for reviewing, it can be helpful to rewrite the notes. It is great for retaining any missed information while at the same time taking the time to understand the material at your own pace. Underline, highlight, or mark any important topic a professor may cover and anything they repeat or emphasize. Studying a lot is great to keep a person’s mind busy, but when it comes to over studying it can also create negative effects. When getting ready for a test it is important to try to avoid

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ning their strategies for the next games, or getting to know each other better. Delta Upsilon has tried something new this semester. Usually, the Fraternity would get together with their potential new members and go off to Rebounderz in Orlando. When asked ‘What made you want to have bubble soccer as an event?’ Aaron Kersch, the Vice President of Recruitment, replied “I wanted to bring something new to the campus; something that has never been done before. When I saw a video of bubble soccer being played, it hit me: this is it!” All in all this was a very fun event and it promoted one of Delta Upsilon’s founding principles, the promotion of friendship. At the end of the day, doing something new and exciting with Brothers and potential new members on a beautiful day is all you need.

cultures and ethnicities. If you missed the fair or would like to know more about the different clubs and organiza-

tions here on campus please visit ERAU Connection. The link there can be found on the ERNIE home screen.

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The Smart Ways to Study

Corallys Plasencia Correspondent Summer can take a toll on many students whether it’s due to tasks such as working, internships, or just simply relaxing. When trying to turn back into school mode, one may struggle trying to remember everything that was learned the previous semester. It has been about two weeks since classes have started and already students are going back to their normal routines of preparing for assignments and exams. Although many students may not have large

pulling all-nighters (academictips.org.) Sleep is very important because it helps the brain recharge for the next day and as well as refresh your mind. Lack of sleep can affect the way a student will be able to concentrate and remember everything they study the night before. When it comes to studying proficiently, find what works best for you. Some students like their peace and quiet, others may work with peers. Study groups are great when needing help for a subject. Study night with a group of friends can create the opportunity to ask for

advice on assignments and as well as keep one company during long study hours. Study a few times a day and find ways to make it fun for you. Whenever anyone is struggling with work never hesitate to ask a tutor for some extra help on the material. “Two heads think better than one.” Stick to a routine, create an efficient study schedule. Classwork isn’t the only thing a student might be involved in. Manage your schedule to balance work and activities to make time for everything else at school and your personal life.

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Delta Upsilon’s fall 2014 Rush week ended with an unconventional approach. The Brothers of Delta Upsilon here at Embry-Riddle brought the innovative game of “Bubble Soccer” to the turf field on campus. What is Bubble Soccer you may be asking yourself? Bubble Soccer is a simple game; two teams of four individuals play a game of soccer while wearing inflatable bubbles. This essentially turns a non-contact sport into a full-contact sport and the result is hilarious and painless. Nothing promotes friendship better than getting together with your Brothers and potential new members to have some nontraditional fun! While the Bubble Soccer games were being played, everyone else was playing soccer on the side, plan-

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James Glenister Pres, Alpha Phi Omega Brothers of Alpha Phi Omega and Delta Upsilon volunteered as bomb victims in a disaster drill put on by Volusia County Fire Services and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on September 6th. Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed international service fraternity founded on the principles of Leadership, Fellowship, and Service. The drill was staged so members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) could practice skills that could be used in real emergency situations. Brothers of the two organizations volunteered to act as victims in an explosion to give the CERT members live victims on whom to practice

emergency medical treatment, search and rescue techniques, and team organization. CERT teams receive basic training in disaster response skills to serve their community in times of emergencies. Victims were dressed with make-up to simulate various injuries, such as severe burns, cuts, and ruptured internal organs. The victims were then placed in a field where a bomb explosion was simulated and CERT team members had to quickly determine if the area was safe, if there were injured people, and treat them as quickly as possible. “Not only did we play the part of victims”, said APO brother, Kristin Stillwell, “but with the help of the CERT makeup artist, we looked the part too, adding to the realism that made the drill so successful”.

“It was really interesting to use my acting skills to freak out the team members,” said APO brother Stan Letchev. CERT stages many of these simulations across Florida and already brothers have expressed their desire to volunteer for CERT again as victims. “I thought that working with CERT was a really cool, unique experience that I definitely want to be part of again,” said Ben Tardibuono, a brother from Delta Upsilon. “Not only was it fun, but I got to see and experience how an Emergency Response Team would function in an emergency situation.” If interested in being a part of Alpha Phi Omega, please contact James Glenister at adnerau@gmail.com.

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ERPL Meets The Avion and The Flug Blog Ramkumar Subramanian Staff Reporter The Experimental Rocket Propulsions Lab kicked off its first meeting on Wednesday evening at 5.45 in a grand gathering in the Willie Miller Instructional Center Auditorium. In huge response to their rush week stall, scores of students gathered in the auditorium to sign up for one of the most popular clubs on campus – ERPL. The four major divisions in the club Hybrids, Liquids, Plasmas and CFD had presentation of their respective projects that held the deep attention of the students and got them on their toes listening intently. Both graduate students and undergrads alike had gathered together to see what ERPL had planned for the coming semester

and they weren’t disappointed. Right from various projects such as the Kryso and Vulcan in the hybrids section led by Adam Joseph, the president of ERPL, The CFD projects led by Mike Goss, Plasmas team by Gia Donatella and Liquids by Harrison Holmes, ERPL seems to be having a lot of different projects this semester. “It’s going to be a busy Sem. We have a lot of ambitious goals that we wish to achieve by the end of it. We will also be working on our biggest project ‘Aquila’ and try to get somewhere ground breaking on that front”, says Adam. On the same note Balaji Sivasubramanian, the technical director of “theflugblog.com” an upcoming aviation blog, was present at the event along

with the editor in chief of Avion, Trey Henderson. “We are looking forward to collaborating more actively this semester to bring out as much visibility to the various projects that happen around the campus and especially with regard to ERPL. The more awareness we create, the better inputs the projects will receive,” was their general comment on the meeting. Trey will be joining the ERPL team this semester and Balaji will be leading the “control of composite surfaces to improve flight performance” project within Hybrids. With a lot of new faces and a lot more projects this semester, let’s keep the fingers crossed to see if ERPL comes out with its awe inspiring rockets that soar as high as spirits on this campus.

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Rowing with the Crew Team Crystal Cortez Correspondent You’re sitting on a long boat, staring at the guys sweating neck in front of you, using all your energy to keep moving forward, getting wet from the Halifax River water and probably that guy’s sweaty neck too. What could you possibly be doing? You are rowing as part of the Crew Team! This past Activities Fair you might have seen the Crew Team’s booth and wondered what it might be like to be in the club. Perhaps rowing is challenging enough? Try rowing with 7 other people, synchronized. You might expect the practices to wear you out and the competitions to race you by, but being a part of a team as unified as Crew will shape you into a leader. Take it from Christopher Sendra, a fine leader, teammate, and President of the Crew Club. His sportsmanship and determination has helped define the team’s competitive attitude and strength. Do not just take my word for it, but read some of the influential responses Chris has shared with us all. What responsibilities involved being the President of Crew? Chris: I felt that as the President of the Crew team there were many different challenges that came along with the title, especially when you are technically a club sport but trying to operate like a varsity sport. There were always a thousand different things to keep track of. Did the coach boat get filled up with gas, one of the oars needs to be repainted, bow seats foot stretcher is broken, did we finish getting registered for that upcoming race, why are there people missing from prac-

tice, new boat parts need to be ordered and so on and so forth. What did you learn about team work? Chris: I think that my experiences on the Crew team taught me a lot about team work. Just as in a race where you fully rely on 8 other people to do their best and to try just as hard as you are to reach a goal. I have found that there are many other Instances where this takes place. Not just in sports but in classes, projects, organizations, and eventually your career. You will find that teamwork is an essential part of any successful group and making sure that you can work together will not only improve your success but also the happiness of everyone in the group. Were there ever any personal limits being involved in such a rigorous sport? Chris: Participating in Crew also had its hardships, after being on the team for almost four complete years I still wake up every morning at 5:45 from habit of getting up for practice every morning. There was also the time commitment, practice was every day for two hours including Saturdays. As any rower will tell you, this influences pretty much every day-to-day decision you make. You think twice about staying out late and think to yourself "do I really want to be that tired tomorrow at practice". Being a part of Crew also means you are ALWAYS tired. Sometimes after crew, classes, work, and flight the last thing you want to do is finish homework. It is tough to balance everything but it has taught me to be smart with my time. No, you don't have to plan out your

entire day down to the second, but what I learned is when you find yourself with nothing to do, ask yourself "what else can I be doing to be productive?” Trust me, you will become efficient with your time. Has Crew benefited you outside of ERAU? Chris: Crew has taught me a lot about what it means to work as a team and what it means to be dedicated to something. I think that Crew helps you learn what it means to work hard for something that you want and it teaches you to never give up. It also has some long lasting benefits that employers are looking for in their future employees. I recently applied for an Internship at United Airlines and on my resume I have one little section that talks about Crew. During the interview with United, all but three of the questions they asked me were about crew. In the long run I ended up getting the Internship and will be working for United in Chicago at their headquarters. I have no doubt that what I learned while in Crew and the reputation that it gives you definitely helped me get this position. I was lucky enough to catch Chris before he had to leave this past Saturday to Chicago but I am content to see one of our former students benefiting from a club offered here at ERAU. If you too would like to take part in a meaningful journey with a team devoted to fellowship and commitment, stop by one of their practices and check out the hard work and sweat for yourself. You can find them at The Halifax Rowing Center every morning at 6 am! Do not forget to bring a water and you’re A-game!

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Plane Crashes at Reno Air Race Airshow Center Melbourne Air & Space Show Melbourne, FL October 4-5

• Sponsered by Northrop Grumman, the Melbourne Air & Space Show takes place on Paradise Beach with big names such as the USAF Thunderbirds, the US Army Silver Wings Parachute Team, the F4U Corsair, and many more. _________

Wings & Waves 2014 Daytona Beach, FL October 11-12

• Embry-Riddle hosts their bi-

enniel airshow on the ‘World’s Most Famous Beach’ with performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, Geico Skytypers, Lucas Oil Skydivers, Matt Chapman, Rob Hollan, Patty Wagstaff, ERAU Alumnus Scott “Scooter” Yoak in his silver P-51, and many more! Free shuttles will be offered for ERAU students from the DAB Campus to the Bandshell at beachside. _______

NAS Jacksonville Airshow Jacksonville, FL October 25-26

• The United States Navy takes to the skies this year with the bienniel NAS Jax Airshow. The USN Blue Angels will be opened by the USAF F22 Raptor Demo Team, the USAF Heritage Flight, Matt Chapman in his Eagle 850, Skip Stewart in Prometheus, Patty Wagstaff in the Extra 300S and Mike Goulian in the Extra 300SC.

This Week in Aviation History September 16, 1910

Bessica Raiche makes the first solo airplane flight by a woman in the United States to be accredited at the time by the Aeronautical Society of America.

September 17, 2013

First Flight of the Boeing 787-9 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.

September 17, 1947

The United States Army Air Forces are separated from the United States Army and become an independent armed service, the United States Air Force.

September 21, 1913 The first aerobatic maneuver, a sustained inverted flight, is performed in France.

Anthony Carpeneti Staff Reporter 2014 has already been a deadly year in the aviation industry, but it just got a bit deadlier. On Monday, September 8, Lee Behel, a pilot who was attempting to qualify for the National Championship Air Race in Reno, Nevada was killed when his airplane crashed. The pilot, a native of San Jose California, lost con-

trol of his experimental single engine GP-5 aircraft around 3:30pm during a qualifying heat. Behel was a retired Air Force fighter pilot and former Sport Class champion at the Air Races, said Mike Major, chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association. Flying at the Reno Air Races has always been physically demanding. Between 1964 and 2010, 19 aviators lost their lives

in crashes and collisions through the course of the competition and airshow. In 2007, three pilots died over the course of four days, all in separate incidents. After the third incident racing was suspended for one day. The deadliest accident occurred in 2011 when Jimmy Leeward, who was flying a heavily modified P-51D Mustang named “The Galloping Ghost”,

had a mechanical failure in which part of the elevator trim tab failed and caused the aircraft to crash. Leeward had just rounded pylon number 8 when the plane abruptly pitched up, rolled, inverted, and stalled before pitching down and crashed onto the tarmac in an area in front of the grandstands that contained box seating, disintegrating into a ball of

dust. In the incident, eleven people died in what was the third-deadliest air show accident in U.S. history, following accidents in 1972 and 1951. While it is sad that another crash occured at the Reno Air Races, it is a blessing that there were not any additional fatalities associated with this crash. A plane crash is never a good thing, especially at an air show.

Southwest Applies for Costa Rica Flights Christian Pezalla Alumnus Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it is seeking government approval for flights to the Central American Nation of Costa Rica. In its initial application, Southwest asked the US Department of Transportation to approve flights between Baltimore Washington International Airport in Maryland and San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. This move is part of Southwest’s recent expansion into the international passenger market. Much of the support for the international development came from their 2010 acquisition of AirTran Airways, which was already in the process of developing international routes. Destinations currently served by Southwest Airlines include Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Aruba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. Friday’s Costa Rica announcement comes on the heels of rumors that Southwest may also be considering flights to Canada; though the company has yet to announce plans.

Photo Courtesy: Christian Pezalla A Southwest Flight at Tampa International Airport, Fl

Situated between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s best known natural tourist attractions including a tropical rain forest, volcanos, beaches and river rafting. As one of the most politically stable nations in Latin America, Costa Rica has developed a thriving tourism-based economy, with visitors from all over the world. Most airline passengers

arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. A smaller number of flights by airlines such as American and United arrive daily at Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in the northwest of the country. The Liberia airport provides convenient access to Costa Rica’s coastal and rainforest regions. In a land once accessible only by legacy airlines,

low-cost carriers have been making large inroads over the last 10 years. Southwest competitors jetBlue and Spirit Airlines already offer flights to San Jose as well as to a range of other destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. International travel, as compared to domestic US travel, generally affords airlines higher fares, making them an attractive target for expansion. Also,

unlike transatlantic and transpacific flights, with require large, long distance aircraft and heavy regulation, international flights within the Western Hemisphere are well within the reach of low-cost carriers, giving the legacy carriers a run for their money. Lowcost international travel will still be more expensive than a domestic trip of the same distance, but increasing competition will help keep prices reasonable and afford to price-sensitive travelers the opportunity to experience new parts of the world. As low-cost carriers continue to expand their networks beyond their original niches, they will continue to push into the realm of legacy carriers. At the same time, legacy carriers such as American, Delta and United, have begun to offer lower cost options to customers. This convergence of airline behavior is a direct result of market demand for inexpensive air fares, with amenities and upgrades as independent options. Only time will tell if the trend continues, but one thing is for sure – Southwest will not be left behind.

More Economy Seats? Ryanair Thinks So. Anthony Carpeneti Staff Reporter It seems that Economy class on one of Europe’s biggest LCC is going to be even more crowded. Ryanair, which is based in Dublin, Ireland has said that it has signed an agreement with Boeing to buy 100 of the new 737 Max 200, with an option to buy up to 100 more, in a deal that is valued at more than $22 billion at current list prices. The sale is subject to approval by Ryanair

shareholders in a vote set for November. Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, released a statement calling the new high-density 737 a “game changer” that would allow further reductions in fares and operating cost per passenger. They have also said that they have planned to fit the planes with 197 seats, which is up from the maximum 189 seats on its current fleet of 300 Boeing 737-800’s. Like most no-frills carriers, Ryanair’s cabins are all

economy and none of the seats recline. Eliminating the galleys will have no effect on cabin service, because the airline’s flights are on average less than 90 minutes and meals are not served on any of their flights. Boeing announced plans for the new single-aisle variant – dubbed the 737 Max 200 because it can seat up to 200 passengers – at the Farnborough International Airshow in July. Raymond L. Conner, chief executive of Boeing’s commercial

aircraft business, said at the time that the 200-seat version, which would include an additional exit door to meet safety requirements, would reduce airline’s operating costs by up to 5 percent. In 2011, Boeing announced plans for the 737 Max – a version of its best selling single-aisle plane, the 737, fitted with the next generation of fuel-effieicent engines. The company has since received more than 2,200 orders for the model, which seats 189

passengers and is expected to enter service in 2017. Meanwhile Airbus, Boeing’s biggest rival, is marketing a rival to the 737 Max - the A320NEO. The A320NEO is undergoing testing and is due in 2016. The NEO, or “New Engine Option”, has secured over 3,200 orders for Airbus. Will economy class on European airlines get more and more crowded over time? Only time will be able to tell that, but it seems more and more likely that it will.

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Cold War At The North Pole Nathan A. Sonnenfeld Correspondent Frozen cooperation between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine crisis has not hindered Russia’s expansion of interest inside the Arctic Circle. Already having the largest military footprint in the area of any Arctic nation with ten military bases along the Northern Sea Route, Moscow is bolstering its operations with four new Yasenclass nuclear attack submarines for the Northern Fleet and new icebreaker ships. President Vladimir Putin called this year for the implementation of a unified command structure – a military branch – solely dedicated to protecting Russia’s Arctic interests and to coordinate operations in the area. Restoration of Soviet-era military bases is underway, and in the first week of September, Russia announced that it has begun construction of new military complexes on Wrangel Island and Cape Schmidt. These bases are deep inside the Arctic Circle of the Chukchi Sea - close to Alaska. The six such compounds that Russia’s Defense Ministry intends to build “to further develop the stationing of ground forces in the Arctic,” expressed Roman Filimonov, director of state procure-

ment of capital construction at the Defense Ministry, “will be contemporary military communities. We will call them ‘The North Star’ since the shape of the community resembles a star.” The U.S., however, is falling behind. “I am concerned that we as a nation are setting ourselves up for another ‘Sputnik moment’,” articulated Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski, “but this time falling behind more than any other country with even non-Arctic nations like China and India investing in icebreakers and acknowledging the value of the region. The U.S. Cost Guard’s icebreakers, ships that can slice and navigate through icy waters, are years beyond their intended life spans and deteriorating. Naval experts predict the icebreaking capabilities of the United States to run out by 2020. Having not yet ratified the U.N Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United States cannot file territorial claims in the Arctic, unlike Russia and Canada. A twoyear chairmanship of the Arctic Council may give the United States time to stall on making moves around the North Pole, but for now, any opportunity that we have for having a physical presence in the Arctic is slowly melting away.

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With NextGen, aircraft can fly more direct routes instead of point to point navigation. NextGen promises tools for pilots and controllers to mitigate hazards and inclement weather increasing safety .

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September 16 @ TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-41

Space X CRS 4 - Falcon 9 September 19 @ 0238 Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-40 Photos Courtesy: Apple, Inc.

Apple Continued from A1 >> Trey Henderson Editor-in-Chief

Apple Watch Despite the technological innovations made by Apple at last Friday’s announcement, an update to the iPhone lineup came as no surprise to those in attendance. For the eighth year in a row, Apple took to the stage to show off the latest in their mobile handset technology. This year’s event was sure to be a major paradigm shift in Apple’s product emphasis; however, as the event took place at the famous Cupertino Flint Center, the same location that in 1984 Steve Jobs announced Macintosh, and the same location that in 1999 Suzanne Fernandes News Editor The Florida NextGen Test Bed would like to invite students, staff and faculty to a meet and greet session with the Honorable Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mr. Michael Whitaker on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. in the College of Aviation (COA) atrium. Mr. Whitaker is responsible for helping to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the largest aerospace system in the world. To put his job in perspective, he overseas more than 50,000 daily operations while enforcing safety standards for all equipment and aerospace professionals within the aviation industry. Mr. Whitaker also serves as the Chief NextGen Officer and is responsible for the development and implementation of FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System or NextGen. Having received a B.A. from the University of Louisville and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Whitak-

Jobs announced the iMac. Apple did not fail to live up to the expectations of the Flint Center’s momentous history. To the thunderous applause of thousands of members of the media, Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, announced “One More Thing,” Apple’s latest innovation: a revolutionary smart watch dubbed the Apple Watch. The new device, offered in two different sizes, six different band options and 3 different chassis models, features abilities never-before conceived by other iterations of smart watches. As with the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, Apple was not the first to market with a product in its category, but as with their previous products, they have proven once again to be the most innovative. A revolutionary new user interface tool, the “Digital Crown,” as well as a uniquely Apple-es-

que digital interface, is sure to make the Apple Watch live up to the footsteps created by signature products that came before it. Though the new device is imbued with Apple’s magic, many still question the feasibility of a single mass-adopted wearable device. Critics claim that the level of personality attached with these devices will limit how widely adopted a device like this can become. Further critics cite its currently-limited battery life, the lack of screen real estate, as well as certain short-lived gimmicks. Only the future will tell the success of wearable technology, even if that wearable is designed and created by the masterminds at Apple. The Apple Watch is slated for an “Early 2015” release starting at a very Apple-esque price of $349.

er is a seasoned aviation executive with extensive business, regulatory, legal, and international experience. His resume includes serving Trans World Airlines as Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory and International Affairs (1991-1994), and United Airlines as Senior Vice President for Alliances, International, and Regulatory Affairs (1994-2009). Undoubtedly, he is well versed in both general and commercial aviation and has led collaborative efforts and joint ventures to promote aviation safety, enhanced performance, profitability, and improved corporate governance. Joining Whitaker is Mr. Edward L. Bolton Jr. who is the Assistant Administrator for NextGen. Bolton has a Bachelor’ in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, a Master’ in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Master’ degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington. Bolton joined the FAA in

September 2013 after a successful career with the U.S. Air Force as a Major General and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students and faculty alike, to learn about the FAA and its NextGen initiatives as well as network with prominent members of the aviation community. The Florida NextGen Test Bed (FTB) is an FAA enterprise developed to be a research and demonstration facility. NextGen infrastrutre includes Automatic Surveillance Broadcast (ADSB), National Airspace System Voice Systems (NVS), System Wide Informaton Management (SWIM) among other capabilities. More information on these infrastructures can be found on http://www. faa.gov/nextgen/library. For further information on NextGen programs at the FTB and how you may get involved, contact the Florida NextGen office at nextgen@erau.edu.

GPS 2F-8 - Atlas V October 29 @ TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-41

SpaceX CRS 5 - Falcon 9 December 1 @ TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-40

Orion EFT-1 - Delta IV Heavy December 4 @ 0830 Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-37B

Shuttle Spinoff of the Week Artificial Heart The technology used in space shuttle fuel pumps led to the development of a miniaturized ventricular assist pump by NASA and renowned heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey. The tiny pump -- 2-inches long, 1-inch in diameter and weighing less than four ounces -- is currently undergoing European clinical trials where it has been successfully implanted into more than 20 people.

This Week in Space History Sept 16 1996 Space Shuttle STS-79 (Atlantis 17), launches into space Sept 17 2006 Soyuz TMA-9 Launch. Tyurin and Lopez-Alegria (Expedition 14) and Ansari (tourist) to ISS. Sept 18 2013 Soyuz-38 Launch. Romanenko,Mendez(black/Cuban). Dock with Salyut-6. Sept 19 1998 Israel launches its first satellite to the west Sept 20 1996 Surveyor-2 Launch. Crashed on Moon. Decent engine malfunction.

Commercial Single Engine Addon Rating: MUSTAFA YALIN DEMIRELLI CHIEN-HSUAN HUNG BENJAMIN JULES MARSHALL GUTTMAN EVAN MICHAEL TAYLOR Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate: MATTHEW FRANCIS KONZIER RYAN MATTHEW BORTH CRISTINA MICHELLE STOWELL ALONSO Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate: CONNER THOMAS MCCAULEY DANIEL JOSEPH BARTLETT ABIGAIL KIMBERLEY RITA PASMORE LIAM MCGLYNN HAY Flight Instructor Multiengine Certificate: PRACHI RAJI SHAH

Private Pilot Certificates: MATTHEW BLAKE SCARCELLA MARCO TRIGLIA SAERI OH SAJINDA CLARENCE JAYASURIYA JUSTUS WESLELY THOMPSON AMELIA ANDREA MIHUTONI Instrument Rating Certificate: AUSTIN JAMES KOPPENHAVER ABDULLAH NABEEL A BINSADIK ERIC CLAYTON WHEELER EVAN ANDREW BOGGS Commercial Pilot Certificate: KELLY APPLETON SAMANTHA LYNN FOY CHANHO PARK FRED NEVLAND NICOLE CHRISTINE GARBERG DANIEL LEON STEIN MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAMS

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ERAU Men’s Soccer Flips Script, Finds Late Equalizer for 2-2 Draw with Barry

Wednesday Men’s Soccer vs Rollins Winter Park, Fla. - 7:00pm

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Thursday No Games

Friday Women’s Volleyball vs Northwood West Palm Beach, Fla. - 7:00pm

Saturday Women’s Volleyball vs Ave Maria Ave Maria, Fla. - 2:00pm Men’s Cross Country at Mountain Dew Invitational Gainesville, Fla. - All Day Women’s Cross Country at Mountain Dew Invitational Gainesville, Fla. - All Day

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Allison Smalling Athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A little over a week after the NAIA No. 9 Embry-Riddle Eagles saw a one-goal lead evaporate with a last-second equalizer against NCAA II Flagler, the Eagles reversed the narrative with a last gasp goal of their own as Veit Couturier’s 90th minute score led to an eventual 2-2 draw with NCAA II Barry on Saturday evening. Embry-Riddle (0-02) scored in the first and last minutes of regulation against the Buccaneers (2-1-1) in the two teams’ first-ever meeting, as the 110-minute double-overtime match served as a precursor of a future Sunshine State Conference matchup starting in 2015. ERAU will take on another future SSC opponent on Wednesday, Sept. 17 when they travel to Winter Park, Fla. to take on NCAA II No. 3 Rollins at 7 p.m. Trailing 2-1 after a pair of second half scores from the Buccaneers, Embry-Riddle threw everyone forward when Nils Carlson served up a free kick with 30 seconds

left in regulation. The ball eventually got to Daniel Gylfason on the right side of the box and Gylfason rocketed a shot at BU’s goalie Robby Shearer who made a great effort to save it, but Couturier was there to corral the rebound and slot in the game-tying score with just nine seconds on the clock to send the game to overtime. Couturier’s second goal of the season almost went for naught when Ryan Davison was whistled for a foul in the penalty box and Nico Gercke stepped to the spot just 25 seconds into the first overtime period. However, Carlson would come up big, diving to his right to stop Gercke’s effort and extend the contest. Embry-Riddle was forced to play the final three minutes of the first OT and the entire second extra period with only 10 men after Moriba Ballah received his second yellow card of the night, but the home team remained stout defensively and nearly won the match when Daniel Gylfason’s 103rd minute shot missed wide left. The final seven minutes of the game featured four Barry shots, but none were on frame and the Eagles and Buccaneers

were forced to settle for the 2-2 draw. A physical match from the start, the two teams combined for 40 fouls and 10 yellow cards were issued by the referee along with a penalty kick for each side. The Eagles got the game off on the right foot when Ballah scored just 56 seconds into the contest following a cross from Lewis Blackmore that Ballah was able to control and turn into a goal by beating Buccaneer keeper Shearer for a 1-0 Eagle advantage. Ryan King recorded the first of his five shots on the night in the 6th minute from 30 yards out, but Carlson was there for the home team to keep the Blue and Gold in front by a score. Daniel McClintock, earning the first start of his Eagle career, nearly put the Eagles up by two scores at the 11:17 mark, but a Barry defender was able to clear the ball off the line. Rory Kay made Carlson extend fully to save his shot attempt in the 14th minute of play and the senior from Vastra, Sweden would make two more saves in the half to keep ERAU ahead. A 2-on-1 for the Eagles appeared promising in the 28th minute, but

Couturier’s pass to Ballah was too far in front for the sophomore to get a good foot on it and his attempt went wide. ERAU took a 1-0 cushion into the break, but the lead did not last long when Connor Randel evened the score in the 48th minute and just five minutes later Barry went in front when King’s corner met Gercke’s head at the far post, beating Carlson for a 2-1 Buccaneer advantage. The Blue and Gold got shots from Gylfason and Couturier that were both saved by Shearer over the next 20 minutes and freshman Birgir Baldursson registered a header off a corner from Ballah that just went high as ERAU continued to apply pressure. Embry-Riddle caught a break in the 80th minute when Ballah was brought down in the box, earning a penalty kick, but Couturier’s shot hit the right post and ERAU continued to trail until Couturier’s 90th minute score. Barry outshot the Eagles 25-16, but Embry-Riddle owned a 10-9 advantage in shots on goal. Carlson (0-0-2) notched seven saves while Shearer (2-11) also made seven stops for the visitors.

Monday Men’s at Webber International Babson Park, FL - All Day

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Esperi, which is Italian for “hope,” is a t-shirt company that Ross started two years ago. Robert Lopez

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Some college students are content with just going through the motions. They go to class. They study. They hang out with their friends. They sleep. Repeat. Aleiyah Ross is not one of those college students. Ross, a senior on the Embry-Riddle cross-country team, is not just a student at ERAU. She’s an athlete (and a very successful one at that), an orientation leader, and a resident assistant. How does one make time for all those extracurricular activities on top of a rigorous honors course schedule? “It’s actually not that bad if I plan out chunks of time,” said Ross. “I always know when practice is going to be and, now that the school year has started, I know when my major resident assistant meetings and duty nights will be. So, I just

work around my schedule. I have gaps in the day when I don’t have class or practice or RA meetings, so I just utilize the free time I do have.” How does Ross spend that free time? She isn’t taking naps or watching Netflix like some other college kids around the country. Instead, she uses her time finding ways to expand her business, Esperi.Esperi, which is Italian for “hope,” is a t-shirt company that Ross started two years ago. It is not an ordinary t-shirt company, though. It’s a one-for-one philanthropy: for every shirt the company sells, another shirt is given to a child in need. “I think kids are kind of the life of a community,” Ross said in regards to helping less fortunate children. “They have so much energy and are the direction the community goes in the future. I think they are definitely important to serve.”

Ross has been involved in community service projects since she was in middle school, and over the years she has gone with her church youth group on multiple service trips to New Orleans and Peru. It was the time she spent in Peru that gave Ross the inspiration and motivation to start Esperi. “I saw so much poverty there,” she explained. “We went into little jungle villages and we were giving out clothes that we had gotten from a clothing drive. I thought, ‘Hey, that would be a cool business if we could somehow sustainably give clothes to kids in third world countries.’ I started looking into other companies that do it, like TOMS Shoes, who gives one pair of shoes for every one they sell, so that’s where I got the business model idea.” While her entire experience in Peru was eye-opening, there was moment on

the trip that really showed Ross what a difference she could make in a child’s life. “The kids there were amazing, but there was one girl,” Ross began. “It was just hand-me-down clothes that we were giving out, clothes that have been in people’s attics for forever. There were some dresses, little girl’s frilly dresses, and we pulled one out of the box and this little girl smiled like crazy, she would not stop smiling. She put it on right away and did not take it off the entire time we were there. “It was the coolest thing ever because one of my friends on the trip, that was her dress from when she was three or four. It was cool seeing how happy they could be from something so simple. ” This past summer, Esperi established its first giving partnership with Palm Terrace Elementary School, which is located just three miles from the

Photo Courtesy: www.facebook.com Ross writing hope in the sand depicting the meaning and goal of her company.

Embry-Riddle campus. Of the 800 students at Palm Terrace, 95% receive free or reduced price lunches because of their low economic resources, and 25% are registered homeless. Ross’ goal for the fall is to sell at least 90 Esperi t-shirts by October to provide one for each of the kindergarten students at the school. Ross can’t do all of the work alone, though. In addition to selling shirts for the children at Palm Terrace, Ross’ main goal over the next several months is to get more of her peers involved with Esperi, so that the company can grow and help even more people. “I think what she’s doing is really inspirational,” said Embry-Riddle cross country head coach Mike Rosolino. “You talk about servant leadership being one of the core values of the NAIA, this is it. I think Aleiyah is a born leader. She’s the epitome of

what we talk about as a student-athlete and a person. As a student she’s always been at the head of her class. As a person, being as active as she is on campus has been great for our program and really sells our program too.” Ross intends to continue developing Esperi after she graduates in the spring. While the growth of the company has been gradual and focused on helping local children, Ross has much bigger plans for what Epseri can become in the future. “I’d like to see the company develop into giving out school uniforms in different countries,” she said, “but the uniforms would be produced in the same region they’re sold, so it would provide jobs for their parents. So, they’re ending the cycle of poverty, not just getting a handout.” If you would like to purchase an Epseri t-shirt, visit esperishirts.com.

Photo Courtesy: www.facebook.com Ross standing in front of Embry-Riddle Sign with her O-Team polo.

U.S. Constitution Day Sept 17, 2014 What: Learn about the origins of the United States Constitution with Dr. Glenn Dorn Where: College of Aviation Atrium When: Wednesday, Sept 17, 1200 to 1300 Why: Learn about the U.S. Constitution and enjoy FREE PIZZA PREAMBLE

AMENDMENT II

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

AMENDMENT I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

AMENDMENT III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. AMENDMENT IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

AMENDMENT V

AMENDMENT VII

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

AMENDMENT VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

AMENDMENT VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. AMENDMENT IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. AMENDMENT X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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16 2014

‘The Giver’ Keeps On Giving

Nate Bloom Correspondent

‘The Giver,’ is a film adaptation of Lowis Lowry’s 1993 Newberry Medal winning novel of the same name. The dystopian story is both a cautionary tale and a commentary on what it means to be human. While the film, directed by Phillip Noyce, is visually excellent and clearly communicates the novel’s basic messages, its themes are reduced in depth and there remains a large amount of disbelief towards the premise of the story. ‘The Giver’ is set at an unspecified time in the future, in a society engineered to minimize pain. Since differences between people lead to conflict, sameness is created in every fashion imaginable. People are watched every second of every day, to ensure that they adhere to a strict set of rules placed by The Elders. Everyone wears identical clothing, rides identical bikes, and

speaks with “precision of language.” Freedom of choice is removed to the extent that everyone is given jobs which they are specifically chosen for. The film starts off following three friends, Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), Fiona (Odeya Rush) and Asher (Cameron Monaghan), who are all about to be selected for their assigned jobs. Despite being teens, the three act responsible and nearly emotionless. Running through a fountain is their most reckless behavior. Shortly thereafter the entire community attends their massive and Orwellian graduating ceremony, where Jonas is selected by the Chief Elder (Meryl Streep) to be “The Receiver,” someone who is responsible for holding the memories and experiences of humanity, which no one else is allowed to know. In a series of training sessions, Jonas is taught of our past by the previous Receiver, or ‘The

Giver’ (Jeff Bridges). He’s taught what it means to make decisions, to experience pleasure and love and to feel pain. He sees humanity at its best and its worst and he eventually decides that life with good and evil is better than life with nothing at all. For the most part, ‘The Giver’ is a strong film, despite the challenges of telling this particular story. For example, “The Giver” is a story largely dependent on our senses. As such, the film faces the challenge of conveying a lack of senses, as well as the challenge of conveying an explosion of senses. Surprisingly, the film succeeds at both through superb audio and visual elements. For example, the film starts in black and white and uses both subtle and bold instances and scenes of color to convey how aware people are of emotions and what it means to be human. Unfortunately, the camera can alternate between different perspectives rapidly

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and at times awkwardly, but the exceptional use of color and very clear audio elements means that the film is still able to communicate the sense of sensing. Furthermore, ‘The Giver’ does suffer from weaknesses in other areas. Most of the young actors have a fairly

lackluster performance, although this certainly is not the case for the more experienced cast members like Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. Furthermore, there is an excruciatingly long and roundabout chase scene which doesn’t entirely fit with the rest of the movie.

However, these issues don’t ruin the movie as a whole. Ultimately, ‘The Giver’ is an engaging and thought provoking movie, if not to the same extent as its source material. It is definitely worth seeing, especially for those who have previously read the book.

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