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An Ambassador From Earth Says “Goodbye” Cassini-Huygens Ends 13-Year Mission to Saturn and its Moons

Sergio E. Taleisnik Correspondent

A bittersweet farewell: was conducted on September 15th, as mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) monitored the scheduled destructive atmospheric reentry of the Cassini Spacecraft into Saturn, marking the end of

the first-ever in-depth study mission of the ringed planet. More than just another space probe: The original objectives of this $3.9 billion collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Italian Space Agency were -among others- to study Saturn's atmosphere as well as

its rings and satellite's geology. An already ambitious endeavor, Cassini-Huygens provided more scientific output than expected. Six new Saturn satellites were discovered, and scientists are now actually considering it a game-changer for space exploration: "Looking back at what we were planning to do in those

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Controllers monitor the reentry of Cassini at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

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first four years, we've gone so far beyond that", said Linda Spilker, Cassini project scientist at JPL. "Cassini has changed the paradigm of where we might look for life. That will be one of her legacies". At the end of Cassini's lifespan scientists collected even more data by making the spacecraft perform passes through the gaps between Saturn and its rings, attempts that would not have been feasible during the course of the mission due to the risk involved. A 4.9 billion-mile journey in a glimpse: Cassini-Huygens was launched in October 1997 from Cape Canaveral AFS aboard a Titan IVB rocket. During its trip to Saturn, the spacecraft performed several gravitational slingshot fly-bys: two of Venus in 1998 and 1999, one of Earth on 1999 and finally one of Jupiter in 2000; the latter providing scientists an opportunity to perform observations. Upon arriving in Saturnian orbit in 2004, Cassini began its primary mission. The Huy-

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gens probe descended in 2005 into Titan, one of Saturn's moons, to study its atmosphere and surface. Cassini then continued orbiting Saturn and performing fly-bys of its satellites through 2017 as the mission duration was extended from three to thirteen years. NASA decided to disintegrate Cassini in Saturn's atmosphere to prevent the spacecraft from contaminating the planet's satellites, believed by scientists to offer potentially habit-

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able environments. The near future: Even though the spacecraft was destroyed during the reentry, the data collected during its years of operation will continue to be used by scientists for analysis. "Cassini may be gone, but its scientific bounty will keep us occupied for many years," said Spilker. "We've only scratched the surface of what we can learn from the mountain of data it has sent back over its lifetime."

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How the Hunt Library is Helping the Students

Kathleen Citro Director, Hunt Library

From the Desk of the Director of the Hunt Library: During the 2017 spring semester, the Hunt Library distributed its annual survey, which is used to gauge overall satisfaction with the Library and to gather information regarding one or two aspects of its service. This year, students were asked about the usefulness of social media in relation to library activities. The survey results strongly suggested that most students get their information from the Library’s website and not from our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts. More importantly, students left remarks in the open comments section that informed us of several areas in need of attention. I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the open comments, many of which center on the fact that we are in temporary quarters. Until we move into the new student union/library (scheduled for August 2018), we are going to work to improve the current space and could use your help to make it as studentfriendly as possible. Noise We know that the library is often noisy. There are some who prefer a quiet study environment and others who prefer the ability to collaborate. We strive to provide a library that meets the needs of all

our students, which is why we have designated quiet areas, individual study carrels, leisure seating, and group study areas. What are we doing? We will review our policy and try to better define what level of noise is acceptable and work towards enforcing that. We are also adding more seats to the quiet area. How can you help? Let us know if the noise is excessive or disruptive and we will address it immediately. Try to keep your volume at a minimum. Study Space We are aware that we do not have enough study space in our temporary facility. What are we doing? We maintain a list of alternative on-campus study spaces. This summer we will implement an online reservation system for our small study rooms. How can you help? Please refer to our website or stop by the ASK or BORROW desk for a flyer listing the additional study spaces. Cleanliness Since food and drink are allowed in the library, the tables and desktops are often dirty and sticky. What are we doing? We have a systematic program of wiping down the keyboards, desktops and tables/carrels. We will be more diligent with these activities. We have requested more cleaning services from the university. We are also reviewing options

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for the carpet which is permanently stained due to high traffic. How can you help? Be mindful of cleaning up after yourselves. There are disinfectant wipes in several key locations. Let us know about spills or problem areas so that we can address them immediately. Collections More leisure books, a more robust reserve collection of textbooks, and quicker access to items in storage were themes expressed in this survey. What are we doing? We are reviewing our leisure collection selection process. We will bring back some fiction that is currently in storage. We will attempt to identify textbooks that are often requested and work with the faculty to have a copy put on reserve. We plan to add back to the main collection books that are requested from storage. We are also adding more runs to our storage area every day so that books will be available to you more quickly. How can you help? Ask your professors

to put your textbook on reserve. For leisure reading, we need to know what you want. Talk to a Research Librarian for assistance with finding leisure books. Computers/Wi-Fi We are happy to report that this summer, I.T. addressed the problem of lengthy login times and intermittent Wi-Fi problems by upgrading the computers and Wi-Fi. Looking to the future: The new library will eliminate most of these problems as our seating and study space will include quiet study areas, low-level noise areas, collaboration space, more computers, group study space with online scheduling, and more. We hope that the new library is a popular destination for our students and that the services, environment, and seating options satisfy the study needs of all our users. Until then, the Hunt Library staff is sincere in our efforts to do the best with what we have. Suggestions are always welcome. Please contact Kathleen Citro, the Hunt Library Director, at citrok@erau. edu, with your thoughts.

Touch-N-Go Game Show: In It To Win It The Avion is produced weekly during the fall and spring term, and bi-weekly during summer terms. The Avion is produced by a volunteer student staff. Student editors make all content, business and editorial decisions. The editorial opinions expressed in The Avion are solely the opinion of the undersigned writer(s), and not those of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Student Government Association, The Avion, or the student body. Letters appearing in The Avion are those of the writer, identified at the end of the letter. Opinions expressed in the “Student Government” and “Student Life” sections are those of the identified writer. Letters may be submitted to The Avion for publication, provided they are not lewd, obscene or libelous. Letter writers must confine themselves to less than 800 words. Letters may be edited for brevity and formatted to newspaper guidelines. All letters must be signed. Names may be withheld at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Avion is an open forum for student expression. The Avion is a division of the Student Government Association. The Avion is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press. The costs of this publication are paid by the Student Government Association and through advertising fees. The Avion distributes one free copy per person. Additional copies are $0.75. Theft of newspapers is a crime, and is subject to prosecution and Embry-Riddle judicial action. This newspaper and its contents are protected by United States copyright law. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in print or electronically, without the expressed written consent of The Avion. Correspondence may be addressed to: The Avion Newspaper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. Physical office: John Paul Riddle Student Center, Room 110. Phone: (386) 226-6049. Fax: (386) 226-6727.

Madaline Eitniear Staff Reporter On Friday night, Touch-N-Go hosted a game show where students competed against one another in a series of small challenges for a chance to win both pride and cold hard cash. The game was called In It To Win It and was based off the show Minute To Win It. The theme was simple: each competitor had sixty seconds to complete a challenge. The first to do so won

points for their team and the chance to win money for themselves. However, the prizes weren’t only for those chosen to grace the stage. Throughout the game, the host threw money from the stage into the horde of students to keep them engaged in the show. I’d argue that watching the challenges themselves was also a prize for those not competing, as they were ridiculous and nothing is better than seeing a classmate per-

form a weird task with intense vigor. For one challenge, the competitors had to tie a string around their waist with a banana attached to the other end. They then had to swing their hips to knock the banana into an orange until the orange entered a hula-hoop. The final challenge required each team to line up four competitors with a tongue depressor in their mouth. The first had four disco ball keychains on his/her depressor, and they had

to be passed along, from depressor to depressor, one at a time, until all four keychains were on the last person’s tongue depressor. To successfully complete the challenge, students had to bend their necks like baby birds eating from their mothers. The game show in its entirety was hilarious, and I feel sorry for anyone who missed it. Luckily, Touch-NGo will be offering other events that are just as fantastic.

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Hurricane Irma

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Rinse, Lather, Repeat The fun and joy of Hurricane Irma

Collin Anderson News Editor Two weeks ago, the nation was reminded of the devastation that a hurricane can cause to Houston. A week following Harvey, Hurricane Irma ravaged the Florida peninsula. With top sustained winds registering at 180 miles per hour, this put Irma well over the 157 mph threshold to be classified as a Category 5. According to Weather Underground, Hurricane Irma was the fifth strongest Atlantic hurricane on record. Hurricane Irma battered the Caribbean. St. Martin and St. Thomas received heavy damag-

es while Barbuda was wiped out according to the US Ambassador Ronald Sanders. About 95% of the island’s buildings were destroyed, and all 1,800 residents of Barbuda were evacuated to Antigua. It was the first time that a Caribbean island was uninhabited in 300 years. As Irma left Cuba and approached Florida, South Carolina and Florida were declaring states of emergency. Originally projected to hit the east coast, Irma shifted and was forecasted to go directly up the center of Florida with nowhere in the state being safe. This led people to flee the state entirely; some to Georgia, Tennessee, and even

the Northeastern United States. As it neared the Keys, the projection shifted it west and had it working up the west coast of Florida. People that had fled the east coast to avoid the eyewall were now in its direct path. The damage in Florida was far from the same plane as was in the Caribbean. The last day of hurricane season is Nov. 30. The trails of death and destruction these storms have left should be clear reminders that hurricane season is far from over. This resonates especially since the Caribbean and the United States are looking down the barrel of Hurricane Maria.

Photo Courtesy: Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan/Air Force An Air Force pararescueman aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk surveys damage caused by Hurricane Irma in South Florida, September 12, 2017.

Opinion: An Easy and Fun Hurricane Evacuation Alexander Lee Correspondent Not everyone is capable of going home or staying with a friend’s family for a hurricane evacuation. This leaves few options for those that want to (and should) evacuate the state of Florida. Planning a hurricane evacuation is not the easiest and if done too late can lead to expensive bills. Part of a hurricane evacuation plan is reliant on Embry-Riddle and class closures, making planning ahead a hassle. By the time Embry-Riddle gives the

order for class closures, airline tickets are either sold out or have prices above $2000 one way. Since flying out is unreasonable, many people try finding hotels further inland and up into Georgia and South Carolina. Here, they run into similar issues of soaring prices and no rooms available. This makes last minute planning stressful and expensive. I have found a fun and cheap alternative to hotels for an evacuation point: Camping. If all other options are exhausted or too expensive, camping can easily suit your needs

and can be fun at the same time. Now, I am not telling anyone to camp IN a hurricane, but rather, go camping somewhere safe out of the state. For the past two hurricane evacuations, I chose to go camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. I chose a different site for each evacuation and enjoyed both immensely. There are numerous advantages for choosing to camp as an evacuation plan. First, you can bring any and all of your friends in the same scenario as yourself. While camping, you

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do not have to worry about the number of people you must share confined quarters with; the whole forest is open to your group. Second, it is drastically cheaper than a hotel. Most campsites are below $15 a night before splitting the cost with fellow campers. Third, food is cheaper. You can either buy stuff to cook yourself (cheaper than many restaurants) or since you are evacuating, take your fridge contents with you and cook it up over an open fire. Lastly, the best reason to go camping is the reduction of stress. While

camping, you are forced to put down phones, put away laptops, and enjoy the experience. Sure, it may seem like a bad idea to go camping. You may fall behind on homework or may not be available for the inevitable parent phone calls. But, now you have the perfect excuse to ignore both for a while. Let your parents know ahead of time (or not if you know they will hate the idea) that you are intentionally going off the grid and you will talk to them when you can. If a professor asks why your

homework is incomplete, tell them the truth, you had no power for however many days you went camping. You are already stressed from just being in school and even more so with trying to figure out an evacuation. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy a break from school without replacing the stress by watching the weather channel describe how wrecked the state of Florida just got. Do yourself a favor and forget about all of it for a while. Besides, why do you think people call it a “hurrication?”

Alexander Lee/ The Avion Newspaper A natural clearing found deep within the Chattahoochee National Forest.

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Apple Unveils New iPhone Models Emily Rickel Staff Reporter After causing a stir with last year’s removal of the headphone jack from the iPhone 7, Apple seems to have continued the trend of drastic design changes with the new iPhone X. The iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone Ten”) was unveiled alongside the iPhone 8 during the Apple Special Event on Sept. 12. Compared to the iPhone 8, the iPhone X has an enhanced Super Retina HD display with OLED technology, as well as a TrueDepth front camera, dual optical image stabilization on the rear camera, and a portrait mode with complementary portrait lighting for both cameras. One of the biggest and most obvious changes to the new model is a screen that stretches from edge to edge. This design creates an immersive experience between the device and its user while maximizing the space available for the display. However, such a screen does not accommodate the home button that so many users have learned to rely on. To access the home

screen, users will have to learn to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Dr. Barbara Chaparro, Professor of Human Factors with expertise in Human-Computer Interaction, was asked about the removal of the home button from the iPhone X. “It is possible that this may result in a more optimal user experience for those that master it, but it will take time to learn.” Dr. Chaparro also added that removing the home button’s visibility may cause issues with the device’s user experience. “Things that cannot be seen can easily be forgotten, and this can lead to frustration.” Another new feature of the iPhone X is Face ID, an authentication system that replaces Touch ID. According to Apple, Face ID projects and analyzes over 30,000 infrared dots to map and recognize the user’s face. Once the user is authenticated, Face ID can be used to unlock the device, as well as to confirm proper transactions on Apple Pay. Face ID has been engineered to recognize and adapt to changes in the user’s appearance. The presence of glasses, hats,

and facial hair should not stump the process of facial authentication. Supposedly, Face ID cannot be tricked by a picture of the user and will not work if the user faces the device with their eyes closed. In terms of efficiency, Apple’s claim that Face ID is more convenient than Touch ID is unclear. Dr. Chaparro makes the point that users unlock their phones multiple times a day in positions that may be more efficient with the home button’s Touch ID ability. “Activating your phone while carrying it in your hand, pulling it out of your pocket or purse, or touching it while on a desk or table is easy to do with the home button.” But, the removal of the home button and Touch ID means users will have to position the phone in front of their face each time they want to unlock it. “This may not always be a natural action,” Dr. Chaparro added. The TrueDepth camera that works with Face ID also functions with Animoji, a feature within Messages that mimics your facial expressions in various animal emojis. Apple released

that the TrueDepth camera system analyzes more than 50 muscle movements that can be transferred to the expressions of 12 different Animoji. Animoji can also be recorded with your voice and sent to others through Messages. Compared to older models, the battery life of the iPhone X lasts longer. According to Apple, the updated power efficiency settings and the custom

battery design means the battery should last up to two hours longer than the iPhone 7. To charge the battery, the device can be used with wireless charging stations and mats, such as Apple’s AirPower mat that will be available in 2018. The price tag for the iPhone X starts at $999 and can be pre-ordered on Oct. 27. In regards to the iPhone X’s price, Dr. Chaparro stated that while the new

and futuristic iPhone X has impressive features, it may not be attainable to the likely target audience. Dr. Chaparro explained, “There are people that are willing to explore the new gesture interaction, face recognition, and augmented reality features. Unfortunately, this tends to be younger adults who may not have the deep pockets to afford the starting $999 price.”

Judge David Beck Memorial

K’Andrew France-Beckford/The Avion Newspaper On Friday, September 15, 2017, a memorial service in honor of Judge Dave Beck was held in the ICI Center. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute to end the commemoration of the Volusia County Judge and veteran.

Homesickness and the Power of Video-Calling Victoria Jordan Correspondent Now that the first week of school is a distant memory and we must jump the hurdles of classes, the biggest hurdle to jump over is homesickness. Homesickness can be defined as distress caused by being away from family and friends from your homeland. Symptoms can include anxiety about being away from home, feelings of isolation and disinterest in participating in the activities around you. As a first year student myself I was hit hard with feeling homesick. The beginning of the week was fun and energetic as I experienced the new people, scenery and opportunities that Embry-Riddle has to offer. I was mesmer-

ized with a feeling of invincibility as I could be who I wanted to be. However great each moment was by mid-week I was over it and questioning whether I had make the right decision to leave the environment in which I was most comfortable. With a nightly call from Dad the light bulb flicked on. Why not try to video-call each other, we would be able to see each other’s faces. After minutes of downloading messenger and semi-setting up a profile, “Dad, this is not working”. My light bulb blew out and for a moment I thought this process was hopeless. I would be homesick for months and forced to have a smile on my face so that I appear happy away from home. Voilà! Quick think-

ing and the much better WhatsApp, my dad’s face appeared on my screen. His smile gleamed from ear to ear and I couldn’t help but feel utter happiness. And with thanks to Hurricane Irma for the chance to see my parents in the flesh gave me the revitalization I needed to confirm that I had indeed made the right decision. When oblivious to the solution of our problems we can turn to the tiny piece of technology in the palm of our hand. Our phones capabilities have the ability to aid in the cure of homesickness. From the value of seeing our loved ones on the screen and hearing their familiar voices we are reminded that home has not and will never leave us, it’s in our hands.

K’Andrew France-Beckford/The Avion Newspaper Judge Dave Beck, a US Army veteran, established the Volusia County veterans court in November 2013.

USAF 70th Birthday Celebration

K’Andrew France-Beckford/The Avion Newspaper Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC celebrated the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Air Force on September 18, 1947. The Air Force was created by President Harry Truman after the end of the second World War.

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The Secret Squadron: What is really being flown at Area 51?

Airshow Center Oregon International Air Show Hillsboro, OR September 22-24 2017

•Airport: HIO Performers include the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, and SOCOM _________

San Francisco Fleet Week San Francisco, CA October 3-4 2017

• Airport: (OAK) Performers include the Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, and the A-10 West Heritage Flight Team _________ Wings over North Georgia Kennesaw, GA October 21-22 2017

• Airport: RMG Performers include the Blue Angels, Quick Silver P-51 Airshows, SOCOM, and the Ladies for Liberty, LLC _________

Warbirds over Monroe Monroe, NC November 10-12 2017

• Airport: EQY Performers include the Commemorative Air Force, Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, and the Military Aviation Museum _________ Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show NAS Pensacola, FL November 10-11 2017

•Airport: NPA Performers include the Blue Angels, GEICO Skytypers, and SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks

This Week in Aviation History September 17, 1908

Army Signal Corps Wright Model A, Army Signal Corps serial number 1, piloted by Orville Wright, crashes at Ft. Myer, Virginia, killing Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge.

September 18, 1977

First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

September 22, 2006

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was formaly retired.

Henry Neiberlien Editor-In-Chief On Sept. 5, 2017, USAF test pilot Lt. Col. Eric. E. “Doc” Shultz died in a crash during an exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). The USAF did not disclose the type of aircraft he was flying when he died, and due to the crash’s proximity to the USAF base at Groom Lake, also known as Area 51, has fueled speculation that he was flying a classified prototype aircraft, possibly a new stealth bomber or a top-secret black ops project. Evidence has since surfaced suggesting what aircraft he may have been flying, and it is something far more secret and far more interesting. The aircraft that I am talking about have been flying from Area 51 since the late 1950’s and continue to fly to this day, dogfighting with US fighters in training exercises over the hot sands of Nevada. So, what super stealth, super maneuverable aircraft is the USAF using to train its top pilots, and why are they based in Area 51? The answer to that question is simple, but it also brings up many

more unanswered questions. The secret aircraft of the classified “Red Hat” squadron based at Groom Lake is none other than the aircraft of our enemies: Russian fighter jets. Since the first MiG-15 was captured by the US, the Department of Defense has been evaluating these foreign birds and training pilots on how to dogfight with them and defeat them. The modern-day Red Hats have to be the best of the best and Lt. Col. Shultz was one of these. Shultz attended the USAF Elite Test Pilot School and was one of the first to fly the F-35. Russian aircraft that are currently known to be based at Area 51 and its surrounding bases include the SU-27 flanker and MiG-29 Fulcrum. It is unknown where exactly the United States Military obtained these aircraft. However, I assure you they would lie, cheat, and steal to get their hands on modern Russian and Chinese fighter aircraft. The current aircraft in our possession probably came from the collapse of the Soviet Union, with former Soviet bloc countries wanting to liquidate

Photo Courtesy: Kirill Naumenko/Organization A MiG-29, NATO Designation Fulcrum

their surplus Soviet aircraft fleet, possibly being purchased by CIA shell companies and quickly shipped back to the US. These aircraft often do not come with checklists or manuals, and even if they do, they are usually in Russian. Imagine learning how to fly a foreign plane that is hard to maintain due to a scarcity of domestic parts and without proper instructions. That is why only

the elite are allowed to fly these exotic aircraft. Even after the fatal crash in early September, the “aggressor” training with Russian aircraft continued. A SU-27 Flanker was seen dogfighting with an F-16 over the NTTR on Nov. 8. The SU-27 was seen flying from Area 51’s airspace, engaging the F-16 and then returning to its secret base. The secret tradition of flying

enemy planes, one that started in the cold war, is still very much active to this day. In fact, these aircraft can commonly be seen and photographed dogfighting with F-16s and F-22s over the NTTR. These are the only classified planes that you will see flying out of Area 51 during the day. Of course, the real secrets are only flown when the sun goes down.

J-STARS May No Longer Shine Nicholas Hernandez Webmaster The E-8C J-STARS, developed by Northrop Grumman, is an aircraft utilized by the USAF since 1991. J-STARS stands for Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System due to its extensive use by the Air Force, Air National Guard, and the U.S Army. The E-8C tracks ground vehicles and some aircraft, collects imagery, and relays tactical pictures to ground and air theater commanders. J-STARS was the birthchild of both the U.S. Army and Air Force’s program for technology that would detect, locate, and attack enemy armor beyond the forward area of troops. The E-8 has had two upgrades for engine

performance; one in 2005 by Northrop Grumman and another in 2009 by Pratt and Whitney. While the E-8C is still a relevant aircraft, the U.S. Air Force is looking for its replacement. The Air Force feels that with technology expanding at such a rapid pace, engine upgrades just are not going to cut it. The Air Force has put out a $6.9 billion contract for anyone who can create a J-STARS replacement. The top competitors for this bid are Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream, and L3 Technologies working on a G550 business jet. Lockheed Martin partnered with Bombardier to create an offspring of its 6000-series business jet, and Boeing is building a modified version

Photo Courtesy: Tech. Sgt. John Lasky/USAF A Northrop Gruman E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (J-STARS) from the 93rd Air Control Wing

of its 737-700. While the contract will not be awarded until late 2018, the current J-STARS models will continue to fly until 2023. According to the Air Force’s recent Air Superiority 2030 study, the J-STARS program is not safe

from termination until the 2019 fiscal budget gets approved. The Air Force feels that the current expansion of technologies, there might be “alternative approaches” that could be more effective in high-threat environments. While replacing the

J-STARS program altogether is an option, the Pentagon has stated that new analysis of alternatives does indicate a future intelligence and surveillance platform is not specifically a replacement for the current J-STARS program.

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Rep. Bridenstine to be Nominated as New NASA Administrator

Michael Weinhoffer Staff Reporter

After months of speculation, on Sept. 1 the White House confirmed rumors with the announcement that Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) will be nominated as the next NASA administrator, succeeding Charles Bolden. There is no nomination date set at the time of this writing, but the announcement was very well received throughout the commercial space industry. There is no better time than now to examine Representative Bridenstine's space positions, as well as assess what contributions he will make to NASA and the space industry. Bridenstine currently represents the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma and serves on both the House Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He is one of the most active Representatives on the issue of commercial space and national security space programs. Representative Bridenstine is outspoken in his promotion of the commercial space industry, and we will likely see a large increase in public-private partnerships between NASA and private companies when he becomes the administrator. His hallmark legislation is the American Space Renaissance Act, which was intro-

duced in 2016. This large bill was not passed in Congress; instead, different components of the bill were included in other bills, such as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017. Bridenstine intends to introduce an updated version of the bill in Congress this year that will hopefully get passed and signed by the President. The bill provides the best insight into the Representative's space positions, and we can expect these positions to be incorporated into NASA shortly. The highlights of the bill are discussed below. The declared purpose of the legislation is "to permanently secure the United States as the preeminent spacefaring nation," and the bill is divided into three major topics: national security space programs, civil space programs (those of NASA), and commercial space programs. Since NASA has no authorization over military space programs, those sections of the bill will not be discussed here. The civil title of the bill calls for NASA to reorganize, refocus, and eliminate unnecessary programs. It also requires NASA to produce 20-year and 10-year plans every five years, which will ensure that the agency stays focused on its objectives. The bill also increases

accountability of NASA officials by requiring updates before relevant Congressional committees if programs are far behind schedule or over-budget. The bill requires NASA to cancel any programs that are more than 30% over-budget unless Congress deems otherwise. Finally, the bill calls for NASA to explain how the agency plans to maintain a permanent human presence in low Earth orbit. The commercial title of the bill invokes several changes to the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, which is the sole office of the United States government tasked with licensing and regulating private space activities. These include the establishment of an Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Commercial Space Transportation and a requirement for the office to review and update current regulations, which it has been called upon to do for a few years. The bill also calls for the establishment of an Office of Spaceports within the Office of Commercial Space Transportation and requires the NTIA and the FCC, which regulates the radio spectrum, to ensure access of the spectrum to private space companies with as few authorizations as necessary. It is clear from this legislation and the Representative's own words that he is advocating three key items:

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stronger national security space programs, a refocused NASA, and a more powerful yet efficient Office of Commercial Space Transportation. Now, as soon-to-be NASA Administrator, he will have the opportunity to reform NASA and strengthen its partnerships with the private sector. He will still have to act through Congress, of course, but he will soon have the power to cement his positions into the agency. Representative Bridenstine still needs to be confirmed by the Senate, where he will likely face some opposition. One opponent is Senator Nelson of Florida, who is a strong supporter of NASA and member of the Senate Space Subcommittee. He was quoted by Politico as saying, "The head of NASA

ought to be a space professional, not a politician." Unlike the previous administrator, Bridenstine has no space experience, but that should not keep him from being nominated, as many past administrators were in a similar situation. Having a NASA Administrator who is a strong supporter of commercial space will help both NASA and the commercial space sector, and the private space community is very excited to see the good he will do for the industry. It is my hope that Representative Bridenstine is nominated as quickly as possible, so he can strengthen NASA and its partnerships with the commercial sector to ensure that the United States will always remain the leader of outer space exploration and development.

Possible Alien Signals Observed Samantha Stirmel Correspondent Deep-space fast radio bursts (FRBs) have been under much controversy from scientists and conspiracy theorists alike trying to figure out their origins. From raving stories about sophisticated alien races, primordial black holes, and colliding neutron

stars, to all-out confusion; no one seems to have any answers, but they might get close soon. With the recurrence of a signal from FRB 121102 recently picked up, this gave scientists a chance to study the FRB and its origin further. It was not just any signal; it was 15 blasts of radio waves. In the process, they accumulated data to show that FRBs

Photo Courtesy: Nrao/Aui /Reuters Green Bank Telescope, located in West Virginia.

emit at higher frequencies than previously observed, setting a record at around 7 GHz for the highest spike. FRB 121102 is the only FRB to be known to repeat so far and was found to be in a dwarf galaxy about 3 billion light-years from Earth. Breakthrough Listen, a team formed under Yuri Milner and Stephen Hawking to comb through deepspace transmissions using the Green Bank Observatory, Parkes Observatory, and Automated Planet Finder, is an observation team that first heard the high-energy bursts repeat from this special FRB. The team observes around 100 million nearby stars and the centers of 100 galaxies. Considering previous bursts were heard from this FRB they knew the approximate area to angle their telescopes to hear and see the FRB yet again and hopefully catch

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another signal. But being able to lock down a signal and find out where it comes from is never enough; seeing as no one knows who or what caused it. Dr. Gajjar feels the same way, and after his extensive research and doctoral thesis on pulsars, he would like to crack the FRB mystery just like pulsars were discovered by their radio bursts years ago. Despite the exciting discovery of FRBs and the amazing coincidence of being able to hear 15 new bursts, Breakthrough Listen did include that, by the math, when the recently-detected blasts left their host system, the Solar System was just 2 billion years old with single-celled organisms wiggling around on the surface. In a way, the FRBs give us a glimpse back into the future by giving us signals from a time so long ago humans

were still millions of years from becoming what they are today. In an example: the manmade bubble of radio signals radiating from Earth at the speed of light, at the head, is slightly more than 115 lightyears away from Earth (to give perspective Proxima Centauri is only 4.22 lightyears away). The muffled bit of space static that has traveled and been ruined by the inverse square law, unfortunately, stops anyone from deciphering what the original message says. This also means contacting aliens using radio signals or having them accidentally intercept Nazi radio signals is far out of the question. Spaceships of the future will just have to seek them out themselves, but in the meantime, telescope magnifications will have to give clues as to what is going on out there.

ISS Sightings September 22

05:54 AM - Visible for four minutes with a magnitude of -4.0, the ISS will rise from 54° above West North West, reaching a highest point at 74° South West, and will disappear 10° South West.

September 23

07:58 PM - Visible for just under five minutes with a magnitude of -2.8, the ISS will rise from 10° above South, reaching a highest point at 27° South East, and will disappear 15° East North East.

September 24

08:42 PM - Visible for four minutes and a half with a magnitude of -2.3, the ISS will rise from 10° above West South West, reaching a highest point at 35° North West, and will disappear 22° North.

September 25

07:49 PM - Visible for six and a half minutes with a magnitude of -3.8, the ISS will rise from 10° above South West, reaching a highest point at 86° North West, and will disappear 10° North East.

This Week in Space History September 17, 1976 The prototype Space Shuttle Enterprise is rolled out for the first time. September 17, 1959 The North American X-15 aircraft, a pathfinder for future spacecraft designs, is introduced. September 14, 1959 The Soviet probe Luna 2 crashes onto the Moon, becoming the first man-made object to reach the satellite.

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19 Sports Men’s Cross-Country Get 1st Place Over 8 Teams September

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Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics

The Embry-Riddle men’s cross country team reclaimed the team title at the 15th annual ASICS Embry-Riddle Classic, Saturday at the ERAU Sports Complex. The win marked the Eagles’ second team title of the season and was the 10th Classic win in 11 seasons. Embry-Riddle: 1st of 8 teams Embry-Riddle won the meet with a total of 24 points ahead of NCAA I South Florida (56 points) and Sunshine State Conference foe Saint Leo (76 points). Saint Leo’s Ronald Chesarek was the top overall finisher in 26:01.51. The Eagles placed five

runners in the top 10 led by Matt Graves who was second overall in 26:37.5. Shaun Bullock (27:08.03) and Calahan Warren (27:13.20) finished fourth and fifth, respectively, while Noah Kemp (7th, 27:34.67) and Stephen Dietz (8th, 27:38.28) rounded out the Eagle scorers. Rosolino’s Remarks “I would first like to thank all the volunteers who put in two days’ worth of work to get the trail ready for the meet after the hurricane. It was a great event that wouldn’t have been possible without their hard work. It was exciting to be back at home and defend our home turf. It was nice to be back in the win col-

Joshua Rosado/The Avion Newspaper Group shot of the Embry-Riddle Men’s Cross-Country at the Soccer Complex.

umn again for the second straight week and I thought we had a good all-around effort and raced really well today. We had some of our freshman getting 8K experience for the first time and I thought they did well. We’re starting to move forward and I look for us to

continue to improve and be ready for a big race next week in Gainesville.” The Eagles will be back in action on September 23 when they travel to Gainesville to compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational hosted by the University of Florida.

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Saturday Women’s Volleyball vs Barry Daytona Beach at 4:00pm Men’s Soccer vs Lynn Daytona Beach at 7:00pm

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Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper Shot of an Embry-Riddle Women’s Cross-Country team member competing.

Women’s Cross-Country Takes Second Place Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle women’s cross country team ran to a second place finish at the 15thedition of the ASICS Embry-Riddle Classic, Saturday at the Embry-Riddle Sports Complex. Saturday’s result marked the Eagles’ second runner-up finish of the season. Embry-Riddle: 2nd of 8 teams Colett Rampf won the race is 17:55.10 to stake Saint Leo to the team title. The Lions finished with 32 points, just five more than Embry-Riddle (37 points). South Florida was third with 69 points. Alex Orr was the top finisher for the Blue and Gold crossing in second place overall in 19:16.96. The Eagles placed six in

the top 15, including Sarah Edens (3rd, 19:20.64), Nicole Kvitkauskaus (10th, 20:31.89), Marina Levine (12th, 20:40.96), Maggie Allen (11th, 20:47.90) and Mikaela Hakamma (20:53.01). The ERAU women also had a pair of alumni record top 15 finishes as Ellie Staker was fifth in 19:32.24 and Karina Coehlo was 15th in 20:59.93. “I would first like to thank all the volunteers who put in two days’ worth of work to get the trail ready for the meet after the hurricane. It was a great event that wouldn’t have been possible without their hard work.

“I thought we had a really good race today. We closed the gap with Saint Leo from last week and we got better from the last meet to this meet. I was happy with our overall improvement and with Maggie Allen in particular, who ran her best race ever today. We posted some good times on a

very challenging course and I was pleased with the overall effort. It’s also always fun to see our alums come back an compete in this event.” The Eagles’ next race will be on September 23 in Gainesville at the Mountain Dew Invitational hosted by the University of Florida.

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Volleyball Picks Up Saturday Sweep at Florida Tech

After a tough 3-2 loss on Friday to No. 4 Palm Beach Atlantic, the Embry-Riddle volleyball team bounced back with a dominant 3-0 sweep at Florida Tech, 25-15, 25-17, 25-21. The Blue and Gold outhit the Panthers .374 to .155 to improve to 3-2 (1-1 SSC), while FIT fell to an identical 3-2 (1-1 SSC) mark. Erika Barbour led all players with 12 kills and hit .435 while Theresa Jordan added 11 kills and hit .348. Melanie Canfield contributed nine kills with a .318 attack percentage and the Eagle middle blockers were both very efficient, as Ella Duggan (6-0-13) and McKenna James (5-09) combined for 11 kills and no errors in 22 swings, good for a .500 attack percentage. Alyssa Rudd led all players with 40 assists and Olivia Roa picked up a

match-best 14 digs. The Eagles jumped out to an early 5-1 lead and pulled out to a commanding 21-11 lead with a 7-0 run late in the set. The Panthers scored four of the next five points but ERAU closed out the set scoring the final three points to win the frame, 25-15.

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Michael Pierce ERAU Athletics

Embry-Riddle started strong in set two, scoring the first three points en route to an early 10-3 lead. A 3-0 spurt pushed the advantage to nine points (15-6) before FIT slowly tried to work its way back into the contest. The Eagles did well to prevent the home side from gaining too much momentum, maintaining at least

a six-point cushion for the rest of the frame, eventually winning it by a 25-17 score to go up 2-0 in the match. ERAU continued the trend of fast starts in the third set, running out to an 8-1 lead that would prove to be insurmountable. Florida Tech did cut the deficit to just two points (1311) after a 7-1 run, but the Panthers couldn’t get any closer than that. Late in the set, FIT cut the lead to two again (2119), only to see the Eagles score three straight to put the set and match out of reach at 24-19. After a couple Panther points, Jordan ended the match with her 11th kill, clinching the final set, 25-21. The Eagles land back at home next weekend for a pair of Sunshine State Conference matches. ERAU hosts Nova Southeastern on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m., and Barry visits the following day (Sept. 23) at 4 p.m.

Joshua Rosado/The Avion Newspaper Theresa Jordan (#6) and Ella Daggan (#5) defend against the encroaching Florida Tech’s advances.

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Coca-Cola World Taste Tour

Collin Anderson News Editor

Fleeing the coast from Hurricane Irma can make anyone parched. If you are heading across I-4, be sure to stop at Disney Springs and go to the Coca-Cola Store. On the rooftop is an open-air patio that sells, you guessed it: Coke beverages. The menu offers a wide array of beverages. The one that they are most known for is Tastes of the World. For $8.50, you get 16 different versions of Coke from various parts of the globe. Arranged on the two

trays are cups in an assortment of colors. Brown, red, orange, green, yellow, and clear occupy all the slots on the trays. Accompanying the trays is a key that shows which one is which. Just some examples of the flavors are Bon Bon Anglais from Madagascar, Fanta Kolita from Costa Rica, and Lift Manzana from Chile. There is no way to describe the taste of all of them because they are all so different from each other. There were two, however, that left negative impressions. Beverly, from Italy, is used as a palate cleanser and leaves

a horrid aftertaste. The other flavor that was slightly off-putting was Sunfill Mint from Djibouti. This drink tasted minty and because it was non-carbonated, it almost felt like drinking Listerine. The other 14 flavors were

refreshing. They give you a bit too much of each, but it is well worth your money. If you ever find yourself in the Disney Springs area, I would highly encourage you to go to the Coca-Cola Store and travel the world.

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Three Embry-Riddle Students tasting Coca-Cola from around the World.

“IT”: System of a Clown

Nicholas Hernandez Webmaster

“IT” is a creature that feeds on fear, and after lying dormant for 27 years, it has made its reappearance in the fictional town of Derry, Maine. The movie features a child-hungry clown named Pennywise and tells a story of childhood fears with a dark undertone. “IT” has broken box office records and for a good reason. The cinematography, along with the script and music, creates the perfect combination to keep you on the edge of your seat. In case you haven’t seen the original miniseries or read the book by Stephen King, the movie takes place in the town of Derry in

1986 where racism and bullies could run wild. The movie is centered around a group of teens who call themselves the losers club. It’s composed of 7 teens who are coming to terms with reality and being boys in the summer. The movie is meant to appeal to everyone, with a unique cast that portrays each character differently. The movie was intended to show that everyone, regardless of fear, interests, or friends, can have their very way of living thrown upside down. The first “IT” movie came out in 1990. Featuring Tim Curry as “IT”, the movie was a shock to the nation. The original “IT” miniseries was rated TV-14 and was very limited in its potential. The

2017 version is rated R and let Stephen King’s imagination fly onto the silver screen. The R-rating helped the movie to make constant genitalia humor as well as add more blood and gore graphics. While there were a few things either changed or removed from the movie that was in the book, they were all in good taste and replaced with scenes that still kept the story intact and moving fast. Spoiler alert: An example is Patrick Hocksetter, who was one of the bullies in the town of Derry. He was originally a psychotic creep who would lock animals in fridges till they die and enjoyed it. However, Hocksetter is a lackey in a gang of bullies in the current movie

who is used as zombie fodder to progress the plot a bit faster. The movie starts appealing to young moviegoers when it starts incorporating rumors, and parental abuse, which is also another addition to the R rating. There is a character for everyone in this movie. Whether you’re an overprotective mother, a small town bully, or a former teen who loved to hang out with his friends, this movie will remind you there is always something to fear. All in all, “IT” was an incredible movie with great actors, CGI, and story. And with the way “IT” ended, there is room for a sequel This is one of the few book-to-movie adapta-

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tions that didn’t make you feel like there was a chunk missing from it. I would recommend it to

everyone, horror fanatic or not. This movie is a work of art and worth your time and money.

O-Week Food Drive: “Rise Against Hungry”

Jaclyn Wiley/The Avion Newspaper Students and Staff of Embry-Riddle were able to create 20,000 of boxes of food to donate to hungry mouths in a short time. The meals were rice-based dishes that will be donated to people in need. To keep the volunteers motivated, a gong was rang frequently. The charity’s name is “Rise Against Hungry,” although they may be known by their old name “Feed the Hungry.”

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“Fire Emblem Heroes”: Six Months Review Keenan Thungtrakul Senior Reporter Nintendo's latest mobile game, "Fire Emblem Heroes," has been out for over six months now, and the development team has never ceased to provide exciting adventures for players both new to the series and those who grew up on the games. An event where players can "summon" (by basically rolling a loaded die with many

sides) a set of four special edition heroes, wrapped up on Friday. A new banner, "Dauntless Crimeans," took over the previous event and features three fan favorites from Path of Radiance: Crimean Princess Elincia, Oscar, and Nephenee. Oscar and Nephenee can be formidable units in the original game if trained once they join your team. Elincia does not come in until towards the end, but if you do train her, she

Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper In-game screenshot of the new “Dauntless Crimeans” summoning banner currently active in “Fire Emblem Heroes”.

will become a useful unit by the final chapter. To see these characters added to the Heroes roster made me excited. Each one of these characters brings a new set of skills into the game, and historically, the new characters have come with skills that continually change the tide of battle. There are a lot of events still to come in Heroes, and I am sure more features will be added in the coming months. Players have commented about how difficult it was to summon useful heroes, and now new summoning banners allow you one free summon and an appearance rate swap for three-star and four-star heroes, with four-star being more useful regarding inheriting skills and merging duplicates. Since the game's launch, features have been added to the game in steps. The first major addition was the Voting Gauntlet, where players rally behind a favorite character and cheer him or her on to victory by fighting in battles against opponents and using "battle flags" to multiply their score. The characters fight one on one each round, and the character with the most points advances on to the next round. This goes on for three rounds until one character emerges victorious. Another major addition was Tempest Trials. Tempest Trials is a series of

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Summary of the “Choose Your Legends” Voting Gauntlet that ended on September 6. This gauntlet featured eight popular heroes from across the Fire Emblem series.

battles in a row using multiple teams of allies until either the player emerges victorious or all teams are defeated. This feature tests the player's ability to think on the fly and occasionally forces the player to make sacrifices to clear the various maps. You must have a good plan in mind, as allies go from one map to the next carrying the conditions they incurred in the last map. They do not regain any hit points, and their ability cooldowns carry over. There is no recovery period. I have played every Tempest Trials event since the first one started over the summer. It is fun and challenging, and recent updates have made it easier to play. In light of this, players also have options to play Main

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Story maps and Paralogue maps in the same style. More challenging versions of this chain battle style were added a few months ago called "Squad Assault" and "Arena Assault." In this mode, each map in the battle set must be fought with a different team of allies, providing a new challenge each time. I do not have enough allies for these modes, so I have not played them extensively. "Fire Emblem Heroes" continues to go strong, and I am excited to see what else is in store for the game, particularly when the first Fire Emblem game for the Nintendo Switch, "Fire Emblem Warriors,"

comes out. New characters, regular balancing and quality of life updates continue to keep players like me logging on every day to collect bonus items and attempting to summon all-time favorites. Heroes now sits at a 4.5 out of 5. My previous review of this game incorrectly rated “Heroes” at 3.5 out of 5. The correct rating at that time should have been 5 out of 5. The game was great in the beginning, but as I played through my opinion on it changed. The game is still great, but there are a good number of improvements that Nintendo can implement to make this game even better.

“Destiny 2”: Bungie Finds Their Light Ivan Chavez Correspondent In 2014, "Destiny" took the world by storm with its ambitious goals and weighty price tag. “Destiny” was one of the most expensive games ever made, costing $140 million dollars. It was met with mixed reviews, being praised for its combat and setting but condemned for its subpar campaign and endless grinding. However, Bungie, the developers of "Destiny," took everything everyone hated about the first game and completely turned it around in the sequel. "Destiny 2" takes place one year after the events of the final piece of downloadable content for the original "Destiny." As the player, you take control of a Guard-

ian; an immortal warrior brought back to life by a magical space orb known as the Traveler to protect the Last City on Earth. In "Destiny 2," Ghaul, the military leader of the enemy race “the Cabal,” invades the Last City and captures the Traveler, rendering you and the other Guardians powerless. It is now up to you to reclaim your lost powers, gather your allies, and take back what is yours. The campaign of the sequel is a vast improvement over that of the original. The first "Destiny" plot was bland and to put it nicely, incoherent. While some of the expansions did attempt to add more lore to the game, a big issue with the first "Destiny" is that most of the lore was unlocked through a mechanic called “Gri-

moire cards” that were accessed on an alternate website. In the sequel, Bungie completely took that system out and opted to put all of the story and lore directly in the game by adding activities that encouraged exploration, such as Lost Sectors and Adventures. Strikes and Raids, the PVE (player vs. environment) multiplayer activities have made a comeback. Strikes, Destiny’s three-player “dungeons,” have been noticeably lengthened and given more gravitas than the originals, with many comparing them to miniature Raids. Raids, longer six player adventures, award the best gear in the game upon completion. In "Destiny 2," Bungie added Guided Games, a system that allows solo play-

ers to queue for Raids and Nightfall Strikes, both of which did not have a matchmaking feature in the original due to their difficulty. The Crucible, "Destiny’s" PVP (player vs. player) option also returns with changes of its own. Fireteams for the Crucible have been reduced to two teams of four members instead of the original six, with Bungie stating they wanted to make Crucible matches more competitive. New match types were introduced to make PVP more interesting, such as Countdown: a mode where players have to compete to arm/disarm bombs in their respective bases. Overall, "Destiny 2" is a familiar face that has gone through noticeable improvements. "Destiny 2" is a new

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ber than was initially seen by fans in the first installment of the game.

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