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The Death of the Jumbo Jet Why the “Queen of the Skies” Will Soon Be Dethroned

Henry Neiberlien News Editor

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The Boeing 747 has been known as the “Queen of the Skies” for over 40 years. It was the first jumbo jet, carrying 500 passengers at speeds exceeding 7,000 NMI. However, the 747 is on its way out. Multiple airlines are retiring the Queen of the Skies, and they are not replacing it with a bigger jumbo-jet like the Airbus A380. No, in fact, airlines now demand long range and fuel efficiency over four fuel guzzling engines and very high capacity aircraft such as the 747 and A380. Boeing saw the writing on the wall years ago and began development of the 787 Dreamliner, which has become increasingly popular in both domestic and international routes. The 787 was designed around extreme efficiency, using lightweight composite materials and brand new super fuel efficient engines. Airlines pres-

sured Airbus for a comparable aircraft, and so the A350 was born. Flying for this first time this past Thursday the largest variant of the A350, the A350-1000 is designed to give the Boeing 777 a run for its money. The A350 is branded as an extra wide body or XWB, and it can carry the same number of passengers a full 1,000 NM further when compared to the Boeing 777300. Long haul airlines like Emirates adore the 777 for its high-capacity and range, and now a new player has stepped into the ring. Boeing was not going to let that go unanswered, though, with an even longer 777 variants called the 777x series. Utilizing technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777-8 will be the longest commercial airliner in history. It will be capable of seating over 350 passengers, the same number as the A350-1000XWB, to a maximum range of 8,700 NMI. That means the 777-

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8x can fly nonstop from Orlando to Sydney, or from Daytona to Honolulu and back without refueling. The 777-9 is so large its wing-tips will even fold to fit into airport gates. The Queen of Skies will carry its last passengers in the next few years, and airlines have lost interest in the A380 superjumbo. This is due to a major shift in priorities by the aircraft manufacturers and the airlines them-

selves. Jumbos are expensive to operate and are not as fuel efficient as aircraft with two engines instead of four. New technologies and innovations have led to aircraft engines being more powerful and more efficient than ever before. New aircraft like the 787 and A350 are powered by these new engines and their lightweight construction lead to very low fuel costs when compared

to the jumbos. While it is sad to the jumbos go, it will lead us into a new era in commercial aviation. One where efficiency and green technology are preferred over the excessively large aircraft of the past. Multiple flights with one tank with a modest capacity instead of high capacity on one tank. Saving fuel saves the airlines money, which saves you money, and it also saves the environment.

These new planes will also allow very long nonstop flights; shrinking the world once again. Although twenty hours in economy class is not my idea of a good time, it will make it easier to fly to farther destinations instead of making multiple stops along the way. Highly efficient twin jets send commercial aviation into the future, but that means leaving the iconic jumbos in the past.

Billy Nguyen/The Avion Newspaper Concerns about fuel efficiency led to a decrease in demand for jumbo jets, like the Airbus A380, pictured above. The A380 can carry up to 850 people.

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Executive Board Jaclyn Wiley Micah Knight Henry Neiberlien Sariah Adviento Billy Nguyen Zach Fedewa

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A quiet day on campus, not many souls stirred. As I walked down the sidewalks that warm and sunny afternoon, a series of thoughts came to my head. It is not every day that I experience joyful silence. The campus is typically rife with activity: students going to and from class on foot, skateboard, or bicycle. Music from WIKD would be blasting from the speakers on the side of the Student Center. Organizations would have tents or booths set up in high traffic zones selling items or attracting new recruits. Construction crews working on the new Union would be continually using heavy equipment. Small airplanes would be taking off now and then, adding to the already heavy noise pollution. Being able to experience a silent campus in the middle of a hectic semester reminded me of the value that comes with silence. You can take deep breaths and slow down from the marathon of life. You can stop and just sit down to relax. In this unstressed state, you can let go of whatever is bothering you, whether it would be an important decision, a relationship problem, a poor grade, anything. I found through practic-

Left, Right, Top, Bottom: Empty sidewalks provide a quiet and relaxing atmosphere to walk in. While a majority to students use sidewalks to travel from class to class, there are areas on campus that have less traffic.

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ing meditation that silence coupled with stillness is a great form of stress relief. Twice a week, I go into the meditation room here on campus and sit down. After a period of mental relaxation with soft ambient music, the last few minutes of silence are what I use to bring my mind back to the present with an empty slate, free of stresses. Once a week, I join with others and do a group meditation according to either a mantra, ambient music, or a guided meditation. Occasionally my group would do a walking meditation, where we would walk around our space for multiple laps after a period of sitting. I related the walk I took down the sidewalks of campus that quiet afternoon to a walking meditation. It helped me de-stress

and reflect on my accomplishments. In the end, I found joy in the silence. For those of you in need of a way to effectively reduce stress, I suggest the following activities. Take a walk on campus or around your apartment complex when there is not much activity. Do it on a day or time when the weather is nice: not too hot or too cold. Weekends are often the best since the campus is significantly quieter than during the week. Walk around and enjoy the silence. Let go of thoughts that bother you and think positive. Reflect on the good things, not the bad. Begin a routine of mental relaxation. It could be meditation or simple deep breathing. Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Take your mind off

of the stresses that bother you with either a repetitive phrase or some ambient music coupled with normal breathing. Focus on reciting the phrase or breathing naturally, letting your thoughts fly away. Start brief, then work your way up. If you want to have other people to practice with we offer a weekly meditation group that meets every Monday afternoon in the Sanctuary at the Center for Faith and Spirituality. You can find me there and ask me any questions you may have about ways to relieve stress and gain peace of mind. Or you can contact me, Dr. Tina Frederick, or Reverend David Keck directly at: thungtrk@my.erau.edu, frederic@erau.edu, or keckd2@erau.edu. Namaste.

Study Abroad Application Tips Keenan Thungtrakul Senior Reporter So, you have attended the showcase on study abroad, chose a program, attended its information session, and said: “Yep, I want to do that one.” Or you heard someone in your speech class talk about how awesome study abroad is and why you should do one if you can, then decided “I will give one a go,” and chose a program best suited to your major. Now comes the most important step: getting into your program of choice. To participate in the program of your choice, you must apply for it; that is a given. Besides the paper application, there are more components that you must complete as well. To stay on top of all parts of the application and their respective deadlines, I suggest the following tips to help you secure an adven-

ture of a lifetime: Components with longer wait times come first. This is a big one, particularly if you are going international. Traveling international requires a valid passport. Current passport holders need to check to see whether their passport is valid for at least six months after returning to the US. If not, then you must file for renewal. Same for those that do not have one yet. You can find the application forms on the US State Department website or at your local US Post Office. All first-time applicants and those who have a youth passport (meaning you got it when you were under 16) you must use form DS-11 to get a fresh, new one. Make sure this is done timely since the minimum processing time is one month. During travel season this wait time can be longer.

If you are transferring funds from another account to cover your travel expenses, make sure they will be in before the respective program payment deadline. Applying for any study abroad requires a $400 deposit and a $100 non-refundable application fee. Make sure these funds are in place first before submitting the application. Flights are separate, and prices fluctuate. They say that college students are good at finding cheap flights, and that myth is fact. If you do not have a preference for airline/ airport connections, then travel sites such as StudentUniverse offer flights that can fit a college student’s budget. Or you can try other generic sites such as Expedia or Kayak. For those that have an airline preference, check the airline’s site frequently, as flight prices tend

to fluctuate with time. Set a price, then check daily to see if the price has changed. If it falls within your range, give it a day or two to see if it will drop more. Once you see a price that you like, go for it. Any medical information updates need to be done as soon as possible. This is important particularly for those interested in the Greece programs. You’ll be doing some intense activities, including scuba diving (you need to be certified), sailing, hiking, ATV riding, rafting, and more. This requires a medical release form that Get Lost (the tour company coordinating the trip) will include with the application. If you need a doctor’s help in filling this out, make sure it is done over winter break since the deadline for Greece is earlier than the normal Summer A and Summer B deadlines.

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General Information: • Residents must vacate their room 24 hours after their last exam or by noon on 12/15, whichever occurs first. • Lock your room and keep your room and mail keys unless you do not plan to return to the University. • Residents who are returning for the spring semester may leave belongings in the room but are encourage to take items of significant value home with them. McKay residents should follow moving guidelines provided by their RA. • Residents not returning must follow the CheckOut procedure below. • Any room with a vacancy should be prepared to receive a new roommate in the spring semester. • University staff will be entering all rooms after

closing to ensure cleanliness and fire code compliance. Policy violations found in rooms will be documented. • EagleCard access will be turned off for any resident not approved to stay over Winter Break. • Should you wish to leave your car on campus, you are encouraged to move your vehicle to the Cochran (Cannot be used until 12/14, yellow lot parking until last day of finals) or Voyager lots (effective 12/14). The Cochran lot will be secured over the break – the gate will be locked on 12/20. Please remember that your vehicle must be removed from these designated lots by January, 11. Cleaning Standards for all rooms: • Set the thermostat to 74 degrees and ensure nothing is blocking air flow from any vents.

• Personal items and trash must be removed from your space prior to Winter Break. • If your room has a mini-fridge, unplug it and allow 24-48 hours for it to defrost. If you are unsure how to defrost a mini-fridge please visit this link (https://mcappliance. com/blog/how-to-defrost-mini-fridge). Full size refrigerators can remain plugged in. • Empty any dehumidifiers in your room and leave them plugged in and turned on. You may also submit a housing maintenance request in ERNIE for these requests. • Common/shared areas (which include living rooms and kitchens) is a shared responsibility between the residents of the suite/apartment. Cabinets, counters, sinks, and ovens/stoves (if included) must be cleaned.

• Turn off all lights and lower, close all windows, and open all blinds.

Break Housing Application: • Winter Break is December 15 – January 9 • Residents who want to stay must submit a Break Housing Application at www.erauhousingapp.com • The deadline to submit the Break Housing form is December 8 @ 11:59 pm • Overflight students must submit a Break Housing request through ERNIE. • Graduating students can stay in their space until 12 pm on 12/20 due to commencement.

Life office located in the Student Village Lobby 2. Pack, clean, and move out of your Room/ Suite/Apartment. 3. Lock your Room/ Suite/Apartment door 4. Fill in the front of your Express Check Out Envelope 5. Return your mail key to the Mail Center in the Tomcat Annex 6. Place your room key inside the envelope, seal it, and drop it off at the following locations: • Housing & Residence Life Office (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5pm) • Express Check Out Box in the Student Village Lobby (24 hours a day)

Check-Out Procedure for Students Leaving the University: 1. Pick up an Express Check Out envelope from your RA or the Housing & Residence

Housing & Residence Life reserves the right to reassess the room/suite/ apartment after preliminary inspection by staff and readjust charges if necessary.

Important Dates November 23: All residents emailed information regarding residence hall closing. December 8: 24-Hour Quiet/Study Hours begin @ 10 pm December 9: Express Check Out option available for any resident not returning to the University. December 15: All residents must vacate their room by 12 pm unless approved by Housing & Residence Life. Any residents not returning to the University for spring must check out of their space via Express Check Out. Break Housing Begins. December 20: All graduating students must have checked out by 12 pm via Express Check Out. December 23: University closes for the Holidays January 9: Residence Halls reopen for students @ 8 am.

Upcoming Events SGA Town Hall is an opportunity for students to voice their opinions, suggestions and questions, and learn more about what the SGA does for them. It is an excellent oppor-

tunity to get to know your student leaders on campus, and work together to bring about the change we wish to see. Do you have any questions? Contact Nishi: sgadea@erau.edu

Get to Know your SGA Devin Allen College of Aviation Representative Senior in Unmanned Aircraft Systems My name is Devin Allen, and throughout my years at Riddle I have become very acquainted with campus life and the student body. I am a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. During my term as Recruitment Chair; I planned, organized, and implemented a successful year round recruitment program. Being involved with other organizations such as the UAS Technology Club have helped developed my communication skills through collaborating on difficult design projects. Some ideas I have in mind are broken down into short term and long term goals. A short term goal would be to offer students completely free shuttle rides to the airport for holiday breaks. So many students travel home for the break and this would be a convenient service for them. A long term goal would be the addition of a parking garage. Riddle is continuing to grow in size and each semester parking is more difficult.

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Johnson Clinches Record-Tying Seventh NASCAR Championship

Vipul Telang Correspondent

The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup championship title was decided last Sunday at Homestead-Miami International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson earned his record-tying seventh NASCAR championship after a wild, emotional

race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, beating out contenders Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, and Kyle Busch. Tony Stewart was greeted with a standing ovation as he started his final NASCAR race after an 18-year career, which included a special lap dedicated to his passion for the

sport. Johnson had to start from the back of the grid after NASCAR officials found an unapproved adjustment on his #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet. Kevin Harvick took the green flag from pole position and led for most of the first quarter of the race. There were a few cautions for minor

spins, but most of the field drove on unscathed. The excitement of the championship built as the end of the race grew near. With only ten laps to go, championship contender Carl Edwards was involved in a race-ending wreck that also damaged championship contender Joey Logano. The

race was red-flagged for over 30 minutes while the track was cleaned of debris. Johnson pulled away on the restart and led the final three laps to clinch his first win at Homestead-Miami and his seventh career championship. Some of the sport’s greatest heroes joined Johnson on stage

for arguably one of the biggest moments of his career. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart were just a few of the drivers to congratulate Johnson. Johnson ties infamous NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most all-time championships.

Photo Credit: Sarah Stierch A photograph of Jimmie Johnson’s #48 during the 2015 Toyoto/Save Mart 350. Jimmie Johnson won his seventh NASCAR championship recently, at the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He is currently tied with NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the most all-time championship race wins. Johnson won the Sprint Cup in his #48 Chevrolet racecar, which is sponsored by Lowes. The Sprint Cup took place at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Tanger Outlets Celebrates Grand Opening in Daytona Beach, Fla. Alysha Bayens Correspondent Tanger Outlets celebrated its grand opening in Daytona Beach on Friday, Nov. 18, attracting big names and big crowds. The first outlet mall in Volusia County officially opened its doors at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., which included speeches by CEO and President of Tanger, Steven B. Tanger and HGTV’s Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott. “We are thrilled to officially open our 44th center today in the greater Daytona market," said Tanger in his opening ceremony speech. "Tanger Outlets Day-

tona Beach will create new jobs and drive economic growth by offering a world-class shopping experience for local, national and international visitors looking to shop brand names at value prices." The grand opening hosted many special events, including a design presentation by the Property Brothers, a tree lighting celebration on Saturday and many different sales throughout the weekend. The spacious palm tree lined outlet opened with over 75 name brand stores including J.Crew, H&M, and Michael Kors, with space for more stores available. There is also space for non-shoppers to enjoy as well, including grassy

sitting areas, porch swings, and a water play zone for children. The outlets have food options such as Jimmy John’s, Auntie Anne’s, and Great American Cookies, as well an Asian restaurant and a pizza place. More eateries are on the way such as Dunkin Donuts and Haagen-Dazs. Daytona Beach local, Carrie White, said she wished to see more restaurants at the outlet opening; however, overall she had positive remarks. White stated that she was impressed with the mall and the variety of stores and that her only other complaint was the parking. By 10 a.m. on opening day, the outlet’s

main parking lot was full and shoppers were being asked to proceed to Lot 7, located on Bill France Boulevard to be shuttled to the outlet. Many shoppers parked at nearby businesses such a Costa and Budweiser, or even in nearby dirt and grass patches. “The parking was horrible,” stated Robbie Hart, a local shopper. “I was lucky enough to find a decent spot, but people were parked illegally everywhere.” Morgan Guthrie and Nicole Hayes, two teachers in Volusia County, said that despite the mass amount of cars, the outlet crowds were controllable. “I thought that the stores were manageable for how busy they were,”

said Guthrie. “It ran like Black Friday, but it was very smooth.” Hayes added, “I thought there were going to be mounds and mounds of people, but you didn’t feel like you were packed in like sardines.” Even some store employees were surprised at the mild crowds. Rachel Vitello, an employee at the Crocs store, stated that she was expecting more of a crowd than what she experienced on the opening day. Vitello said that she believes that the amount of shoppers will increase with the holidays as well as bring in more jobs. Over 1,000 jobs were created with the addition of the outlet, Tan-

ger mentioned in his opening speech, and there is more construction to come. The outlet is part of a bigger project called the Tomoka Town Center, a 170-acre development which will incorporate a Sam’s Club, hotels, apartments, and more retail stores, according to the North America Development Group’s website. There is no set date for the comple tion of the development. The regular hours of operation for the outlet are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Their extended holiday hours start Dec. 1 and are available on their website, as well as additional information.

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Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper African countries were not the only ones featured in the show. India and the United States were also mentioned.

Over 20 countries were featured in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coming to Africa showcase. After the show ended, the flagbearers cam

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper One of the plays performed featured a troubled father offering his daughter in marriage to his village chief.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper MCs Sabelo Mathebula and Vanessa Onyulo help the audience enjoy the show with transitions and skits.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper MC Sabelo showcases his home country of South Africa in a wild fashion during the parade of flags.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper Another play had a son taking advice from his parents on how to find a good girl to take as his wife.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper A proud Ugandian bears her countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flag at the beginning of the show.

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me up for a performance to entertain the long line of people waiting in line for the African style buffet that followed.

Coming to Africa featured a number of live performances including dances, raps, beatboxing, and spoken words.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper A group of Indian students perform a cultural dance during the event.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper A number of talented students performed solo acts during the show, all were met with strong applause.

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Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper Coming to Africa featured a fashion show that had both couple and single walks.

The couple walk was one of the best parts of the show, with a wide variety of attire and romantic poses.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper The Executive Board of the African Students Association (ASA) is thanked for helping organize the show. The large turnout signified the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper ASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faculty advisor gives a speech before the audience in attendance.

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Wednesday Women’s Basketball vs Saint Leo Saint Leo, Fla. @ 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Saint Leo Saint Leo, Fla. @7:30 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball Wins in the Daytona Mistubishi Shootout

Ryan Mosher ERAU Athletics

The Embry-Riddle men's basketball team had never lost its opening game of the Daytona Mitsubishi/ Kia Shootout, and senior Dalton Barnes and freshman Luka Majstorovic made sure that streak continued on Friday night. Barnes finished just one assist shy of a triple-double, scoring 21 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in addition to his nine assists, while Majstorovic had career-highs in both points and rebounds with 14 each as the Eagles outscored St. Augustine's by eight in the second half to come away with a 67-59 victory over the Falcons. The Eagles (3-2) will square off against Francis Marion (S.C.) Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the 2016 Daytona Mitsubishi/Kia Shootout championship game, while the Falcons (2-4) will face Auburn Montgomery Saturday at 5 p.m. in the tournament's consolation contest. The Eagles were looking to snap a two-game skid after close losses to Rollins and Eckerd last week, but had to overcome a pesky St. Augustine's squad that played even with the hosts

through the first half. Neither team led by more than three points in the opening period as the Eagles and Falcons traded buckets and defensive stops through the first 20 minutes. A Dillon Graham three-pointer at the 17:47 mark gave the Eagles a 5-2 lead, but Antonio Watson answered on the other end with a trey of his own, and the two teams went backand-forth for the next three minutes until Anthony Gaskins made a jumper to give SAU a two-point cushion, 11-9. The Eagles looked to Graham for the response and the senior delivered, burying a triple at the 14:41 mark to retake the lead for ERAU. Graham's third three of the first half tied the game at 17-17, and Cole Hunter went on a 5-0 run with a three and two free throws to stretch the Eagle lead to 22-19 with just under 10 to play in the first, but again the Falcons answered, and although ERAU led for the rest of the half, the Eagles couldn't seem to pull away. Skyler Hogan made a jump shot with 1:34 to go to give ERAU a three-point cushion, but after a couple of tough defensive possessions, Ken Collins hit

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a last-second three in the corner to tie the game at 32-32 before the break. Barnes started the second half with a layup off an assist by Majstorovic and the Eagles would never trailed the rest of the way. A pair of Majstorovic free throws, followed by a layup from the freshman big man pushed the ERAU lead to five, 39-34, and after a three from SAU, Barnes converted an old fashioned three-point play at the 16:50 mark to keep the advantage at five. Hunter's three with 12 minutes to go gave the hosts their largest lead of the night at 47-39 and Barnes took over for the Eagles for the next three minutes, scoring nine straight Blue and Gold points as the Eagles went up 57-47 on his layup off a Brian Johnson assist. The Falcons got to within seven on a Craig McDaniel free throw, making it 59-52 with 6:34 to play, but the teams combined for just

six points over the next five minutes, and the Eagles iced the game thanks to a baseball in-bounds pass from Barnes to a streaking Graham that the senior flushed for a 65-54 cushion with just 70 seconds left. Graham made two free throws and the Falcons got a late three from Gaskins, but it was too little, too late as ERAU walked away with the 67-59 final. Embry-Riddle held SAU to just 33 percent shooting from the floor, while outrebounding the Falcons, 43-34. Barnes' near triple-double would have been just the third in ERAU history, joining David Butler and DeForest Carter. Graham finished with 14 points and five rebounds as the only other Eagle to reach doublefigure offensively. The Eagles will be looking for their 11th Shootout title, and fourth straight Saturday night against Francis Marion.

Women’s Basketball Suffers First Loss of the Season Alison Smalling ERAU Athelitics The Embry-Riddle women's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to Central Missouri 67-50 at the ICI Center. Tuesday's result put both teams' overall records at 4-1 on the year. The Eagles stayed within striking distance of the Jennies in the first quarter, despite a 13-point burst from Ashley Duffy in that frame. Both teams were 3-for4 from the free throw line and the Jennies edged the Eagles by just one field goal, but the visiting team shot 60 percent (3-for-5) from long range, compared to just 1-for-2 by the Blue and Gold and that helped UCM to a 22-18 advantage at the end of the first. In the second period, the Eagles struggled to get anything going

offensively, managing to connect on just two of their 20 shot attempts in the quarter. Conversely, the Jennies' 69.2 percent (9-for-13) shooting clip in the frame helped them stake a 20-point lead (42-22) at the half. Coming out of the halftime break, ERAU Head Coach Lisa Nuxol-Wilson changed her lineup leaving the majority of the starters on the bench. The adjustment had a positive effect as the Eagles outscored the Jennies 14-8 and narrowed the gap to 14 points (50-36) at the end of the third. The Eagles continued to chip at the lead early in the fourth and a pair of free throws by Mercedes Jorge made it an 11-point (53-42) game with 7:26 left to play. Central Missouri had an answer to the Eagle rally, however, as back-to-back three-pointers by Megan Skaggs quickly widened the

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gap once again, and the Jennies outscored the Eagles 11-6 down the stretch to come away with the win. Duffy led all players with 21 points, while Tara Fields and Sigrid Sandstrom finished with 10 and nine points, respectively in the Eagle effort. "We are disappointed in our defensive intensity and execution the first half," ERAU Head Coach Lisa Nuxol-Wilson commented. "We let one player score 21 points and gave up 42 point in a half. We are better than that defensively and dug ourselves a hole. Central Missouri is a good

team and very good shooting team, and that's tough to come back against. "Hopefully we learn from this loss. We had a really tough shooting night, which compounded things. But those nights are going to happen and we need to rely on our team defense and rebounding. I think this will be good for us in the long run and I believe our team will bounce back and be better from it. " The Eagles make their second road trip of the year on Saturday when they travel to Dahlonega, Georgia for a 1 p.m. tip against North Georgia.

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Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Jordan Nakayama (9) and McKenna James (8), happily high five after they successfully scored against Lynn University. Nakayama racked up 34 assists and James finished with 10 kills.

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Maile Spenser (11) celebrates with Jordan Nakayama (9) and Amanda Saunders (22) after scoring a kill against Lynn University.

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Theresa Jordan (6) and McKenna James (8) protect against the attempted kill by #22. James successfully blocks the ball and on top of that, makes 10 kills toward The Eagles.

Devin Edwards/The Avion Newspaper Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Sigrid Sandstrom (21) prepares to outwhit Eckerd University in completing a layup. Sandstrom scored eight points towards The Eagles in the 36 minutes she was on the floor.

Ashley McWilliams (23) is seen making a shot against Eckerd University. McWilliams shot three freethrows during the game and made all three.

Comics and Games Universal Crossword

Edited by Timothy Parker November 30, 2016

ACROSS 1 Some voice votes 5 What a computer reads 9 Biblical tower 14 Affirm solemnly 15 All tucked in 16 Buenos ___ 17 What’s typically tied together by the second act 20 Big burdens 21 Map detail 22 Sac that aids motion 23 Organic coat 25 Is in possession of 28 Where to find a best boy 29 Bikini part 31 Parade about, as a rooster 33 Mock playfully 34 Resolute 35 What a sinking graph line indicates 38 Date destinations, often 39 Trifled (with) 40 Alter, as by-laws 41 Credits as a source 42 O, in a love letter 45 For each 46 Pitchers’ 11/30

stats 47 Cordwood delivery unit 49 Sudden gush 52 Involving the largest human artery 53 Buddy from the old days 57 Disrespected a pledge? 58 Home to some animals 59 New York canal 60 Things in suggestion boxes 61 Consequently 62 Traveler’s stretch DOWN 1 Big cheeses 2 Pennsylvania or Park 3 Cultured thing to eat? 4 Like the Robinsons of shipwreck fame 5 Noisemakers after a wedding 6 Kimono cincher 7 Locale for a trophy display, often 8 Rickrack, e.g. 9 Prohibits 10 Capable assistant 11 Male church members 12 “Hallow” add-on

13 It produces visions 18 Tidied 19 It joins in a sentence 23 Parks in front of a bus? 24 Inactivity 26 Start of a popular New Year’s song 27 Home for wallowing 30 Hems and ___ 31 Stimulus that causes tension 32 Positioned a golf ball 33 Minnesota athlete 34 Eyelid swelling 35 “Bio” attachment 36 Like some loads 37 Umlaut

components 38 Engage in cartography 41 Like some Louisiana cuisine 42 Straight, briefly 43 Muse of astronomy 44 Emasculated, as a horse 46 Biblical suffix 48 Taste tester, essentially 50 “Spare me!” e.g. 51 Combines together 52 Voluminous hairstyle 53 When repeated, it means pretentious 54 Bore 55 Blade in water

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FITTING END By Timothy E. Parker

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