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Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones Bring New Life to Consumer Audio
Photo Courtesy: cnet.com The Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones are much improved over the QuietComfort 15. They bring rich sound and improved performance to both the professional and consumer audio markets.
Andy Lichtenstein Editor-in-Chief Last year, Bose introduced a headphone model, which brought new life to the audio industry.
Above is an artist’s rendition of ULA’s Vulcan Rocket, still in development. Test flights are scheduled to begin in 2019. The Vulcan is scheduled to replace both the Altas V and Delta IV vehicles. ULA hopes to bring humans to space using Boeing’s CST-100 capsule.
$2 Billion Deal for ULA Threatens Blue Origin’s New Engine Micah Knight Managing Editor Rocket engine supplier Aerojet Rocketdyne announced a $2 billion deal to acquire the United Launch Alliance (ULA). ULA is Boeing and Lockheed Martin’s joint venture and has been the major military contractor for satellite launches for the last nine years. ULA’s current rockets use the Russian RD-180 engine, and over the last year Congress has passed a number of bills requiring the company to use US-built engines by the end of the decade. Last year, ULA announced that they were asking Blue Origin to develop an engine for the Vulcan Rocket, their Next Generation Launch System. Blue Origin and Aerojet are direct competitors for the rocket, but Blue Origin is roughly 16 months ahead of Aerojet in engine development and ahead of schedule on their timeline. The bid Aerojet proposed to acquire ULA presents a complicated situation for Blue Origin, a private spaceflight company funded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. It seems like a desperate measure to ensure their engine gets selected for the new Vulcan rocket. If Aerojet controlled ULA, it would be a simple matter for them to choose their own engine for the new rocket. In response, ULA and Blue Origin issued a press release announcing an expanded production agreement for Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine. The press release included definitive wording, such as “the American-made BE-4 engine that will power the Vulcan next generation launch vehicle” and other indications that the ULA has every intention of selecting Blue Origin’s engine for the Vulcan. The question is if that will be a factor in accepting or rejecting Aerojet’s bid.
Additional factors remain that complicate the situation. Aerojet has been making rocket engines for decades, while Blue Origin has only produced three, two too small for a vehicle large enough to launch a human or sizeable satellite. On the other hand, Blue Origin’s rocket is further ahead in development, and scheduled to be certified long before the rest of the Vulcan rocket has been put together for testing. Aerojet’s AR1 engine uses RP-1 fuel which is fairly standard for rockets, but Blue Origin’s BE-4 is innovative, powered by liquid methane, which may require a renovation of ground infrastructure on the launch pad. ULA made it clear that the decision of which engine will be used on the Vulcan will not be finalized until 2016. The maiden voyage of the rocket will be no earlier than 2019. If Aerojet obtains ULA, an announcment amending that decision may be seen sooner. ULA has delivered over 90 satellites to orbit over the past ten years – about nine a year, so it seems that acquiring ULA would not greatly benefit Aerojet. Perhaps there are factors other than the engine competition behind the deal. Were Aerojet to obtain ULA and oust Blue Origin’s engine from the new Vulcan rocket, the blow would hardly be crushing. Blue Origin has other plans for its rocket and company, including a reusable suborbital vehicle for private spaceflight (“space tourism”) and a reusable orbital vehicle to launch satellites to compete with SpaceX. The development of the BE-4 engine is ultimately intended for the orbital vehicle and is not at all dependent on ULA’s rocket, decision, or owners. How the deal pans out remains to be seen, but how it does will affect the use and reputation of each company and rocket.
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This quote is direct from Bose.com. The product delivers on every expectation created on its website. Last week, I purchased the Bose QuietComfort® 25 headphones. They are far superior to any headset or ear buds I have used before. Equipped with active noise-cancelling, they sound great in midtones and lower frequencies, while still having notable improvements over competitors at the higher end of the spectrum. The noise cancelling not only counters frequencies from the outside world, it also improves the quality of the sound inside the headset. Conversely, if you would like to conserve the sin-
gle AAA battery life for use without noise-cancelling, sound quality will be muffled. The comfort of the headset feels natural. I could wear this headset for hours without feeling compressed or having uncomfortable pressurization issues. This unit is also more esthetically appealing than its QuietComfort 15 predecessor. Weight is no factor with the latest model. Ergonomics inside and out have been improved. Additionally, the prior model had to employ noise cancelling in order for the headset to function. Sometimes, I like to use the headset without noise cancelling, to be aware of my immediate surroundings. With the QuietComfort® 25, I now have that option. The headset is convenient with its combined microphone and audio buttons positioned high on the chord. Speaking on the phone is also natural, and the sound quality is decent. From the other end, I’m told I sound rather distant, but certainly not quiet or inaudible. The cost is high, at approximately $300 plus tax and shipping. Rest assured, these headphones are well worth the cost, and were designed with the user in mind!
Upcoming SGA Division Events Friday, Sept. 18 @ 8 p.m.
Touch-N-Go Productions Seriously Funny comedy series (UC)
Friday, Sept. 25 @ 8 p.m. Touch-N-Go Productions Monte Carlo Night (UC)
Friday, Oct. 23 @ 8 p.m. WIKD 102.5 FM ROCKTOBER (West Lawn)
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Gary Rose Crew Club Mascot What a day it was last Tuesday for the Crew Team! After practice, we hauled the huge shell and the ergs from our boathouse to set up at the Activities Fair. Our booth must have caught a lot of eyes, and our teammates must have been
pretty friendly because we got to see and talk to so many people who were interested in our sport and team. Many of you gave rowing a try on the ergs and participated in our fun competition where the winners won Starbucks gift cards. We had our first interest meeting later that night. We hope you had
a chance to talk to us at the Activities Fair or at our interest meeting; we were very happy with the number of people who spoke with us and signed up for more information. Some of you even joined us at our practice that morning! We had an open boathouse event at 8:00 a.m. last Saturday Sept. 12. Everyone got a chance
to see where we practice and how our practices work. Join us for our 25th year, and help make it another great season! We know a lot of your friends are giving it a try; do not get left out! You just might regret passing up the opportunity of a lifetime! If you have any questions, email us at embryriddlecrew@gmail.com.
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Games, food, music and fun for all.
For more information contact Lincoln Kelly at SGApres@erau.edu
If your club/organization is interested in getting involved in this event, or events similar to this one, please contact the SGA.
Get to Know your SGA Andy Lichtenstein Editor-in-Chief, The Avion Newspaper Senior, Aerospace and Occupational Safety During my time with the Avion, I have worked as a reporter, photographer and production designer. The publication has afforded me with amazing opportunities to grow as a professional and to network with important individuals on campus and in the industry. The Avion covers a variety of off-campus events, including rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and air shows throughout the great state of Florida. We also cover local events at Daytona International Speedway, such as the Rolex 24-hour race and the Daytona 500. We maintain an excellent rapport with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, the United States Air Force, NASA, various air show and airport authorities, and major corporations outside of aviation such as NASCAR. As a result, we are often granted media credentials to these events. Our weekly meetings are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Endeavor Conference Room, on the second floor of the Student Center. We lay out our weekly publication on Sundays at 1 p.m. in the Avion office, which is also in the Student Center, next to WIKD. We usually go out for dinner afterwards as a group on the Avion’s dime. This is my first year as Editor-in-Chief, and I cannot be more excited! My door is always open, and I am constantly checking my phone and e-mails. Please reach out if you would like to get involved with the Avion or with the SGA. Go Eagles!
Industry & Technology A5 An Inside Look: Airline Operations
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ExpressJet Open House
Brittany Bunch ExpressJet Airlines ExpressJet Airlines is extending an open invitation to all collegiate students interested in pursuing a career in aviation for the upcoming Fall Open Houses. The Houston Open House will be on Oct. 16-17 between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST. Following will be the Atlanta
Open House on Nov. 6-7 between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. This is an opportunity for aviation students, professionals and enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn more about ExpressJet and the airline industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at ExpressJet’s operations, tour the maintenance facilities and Operation
Control Center (OCC), meet our recruiters and pilots, and take flight in the simulators used in pilot training. In the spring, more than 400 aspiring aviators attended ExpressJet’s Atlanta and Houston Open Houses. Attendees were given full access to recruiters, flight schools, EPIC Ambassadors, and the airline’s chief pilots.
They also experienced piloting a takeoff and landing in ExpressJet’s flight simulators. Students interested in internship opportunities should also consider attending this event. The ExpressJet Internship Program is a competitive, paid internship opportunity for future aviators. Interns also receive personal flight privileges for the dura-
tion of their internship. Interested applicants can apply for internship positions in both our Atlanta and Houston offices. Interns gain hands-on experience through their contributions in Flight Operations, Flight Training, Flight Standards, Pilot Recruiting and Flight Safety. Applications for the Spring semester are due Nov. 1. See www.express-
jet.com/intern for details. The Houston Open House event will take place at 17785 JFK Blvd., Houston, TX 77032. The Atlanta Open House will take place at 990 Toffie Terrace, Atlanta, GA 30354. Attendees of that session are also guaranteed free admittance into the Delta Air Lines Flight Museum located down the street from ExpressJet’s hangar.
Opinion: Apple’s Problem Billy Nguyen Staff Reporter Apple’s September 9th Keynote eventually caused a lot of buzz in the tech community, and I was very excited to see what all the buzz would be about this year. I remember the hype and draw these conferences had, and companies like Samsung would try to compete with Apple once their smartphones and tablets hit the market. Unfortunately for me, this is no longer the case. The September 9th event introduced the world to a larger iPad, iOS 9, and the much anticipated iPhone 6S. Personally, the only highlight worth mentioning is iOS 9, but that’s for another article at another time. Aside from “3D Touch” (force touch), Apple’s new A9 processor, and a much larger screen, I just pretty much described the new iPad in a nutshell. The
iPhone 6S also follows similar changes from its previous model as well. What really surprised me was how long it took Apple to implement 4K video recording since Samsung phones have had this feature for about two generations already. It’s also worth mentioning that new phones have NFC (near-field communication) to interface with other devices, and the new Samsung Galaxy S6 has wireless charging. Now I’m not here to directly compare Apple to Samsung because I too am an Apple user. I’ve owned three to four different iPhones, and my family has an iPad and Macbook. Apple used to be a symbol of technological advancement: If you thought of a device that was designed to the highest standard and had the best electronics, you would think Apple; while Apple still makes amazing
things today, I feel like they’ve lost their touch. When rumors started to circulate that Apple was making a smartwatch, I was excited. I considered buying a Pebble, but I thought I would wait to see what Apple’s team of designers and engineers could produce. I guess my expectations were too high because the Apple Watch was a huge letdown. Motorola’s MotoX not only looks better, but it’s about half the price of the Apple Watch. In my eyes, Apple’s future, while successful without a doubt, is uncertain. If Apple can’t even sway me, a technologically orientated person who is quite biased towards their products, I’m really concerned. With my cellphone contract ending in May, I might trade in my iPhone 5S to a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 because it simply offers more than what the iPhone 6S does.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/ While optimized for Apple devices, the Apple Watch lacks design and practicality.
AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WILL
FOLLOWING THE LEGACY WITH AMELIA ROSE EARHART Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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7 p.m; doors open at 6 p.m.
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Where:
Lemerand Auditorium, Willie Miller Instructional Center at Embry-Riddle;
Lemerand Auditorium, Willie Miller Instructional Center at Embry-Riddle; overflow viewing rooms will be available with open seating
overflow viewing rooms will be available with open seating
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
George Will
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize winning commentator, columnist, and author. Mr. Will will preview the 2016 presidential election field, discuss national and international issues, and share his passion for baseball. A question and answer session will follow.
Upcoming Events October 6: Amelia Rose Earhart October 26: Ann Romney View the President’s Speaker Series schedule at: erau.edu/speakers
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Amelia Rose Earhart
Amelia Rose Earhart was named in honor of Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous female aviators, and continues Amelia’s pioneering ways. Amelia Rose has dedicated her work to helping young women learn to fly through scholarships and educational STEM opportunities as president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation. She will discuss her efforts to raise the profile of women in aviation through her foundation and her honorary 24,300 nautical mile flight around the globe. A question and answer session will follow.
Upcoming Events October 26: Ann Romney Nov. 10: Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame
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ERAU’s forward Annie Gelnaw leading the offensive charge against Stetson University. Annie is a sophomore majoring in business administration, and earned All-Sun Conference honorable mention recognition in 2014.
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Women’s Soccer at Rollins Winter Park, Fla. at 7:00 p.m.
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Friday Women’s Volleyball vs Florida Tech Daytona Beach, Fla. at 7:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs. ERAU Open Daytona Beach, Fla. Women’s Tennis vs. ERAU Open Daytona Beach, Fla.
Saturday Women’s Volleyball vs. No. 17 Fl Southern Daytona Beach, Fla. at 4:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs Barry Daytona Beach, Fla. at 6:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer at Barry Mimi Shores, Fla. at 7:00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross Country at Mtn. Dew Invitational Gainsville, Fla. Women’s Golf at DSC Invitational Daytona Beach, Fla.
Sunday Men’s Golf at Flagler Invitational St. Augustine, Fla. Women’s Golf at Daytona State Invitational Daytona Beach, Fla.
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ERAU Volleyball Moves to 7-0 With Two More Victories
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Michael Pierce ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle volleyball team kept its perfect record intact on Saturday with two victories at the Scott Jones Classic in Nashville, Tennessee. The Blue and Gold defeated the host Trevecca Nazarene 3-1 (2521, 25-20, 23-25, 25-14) to open the day and followed that up with a 3-0 sweep (2520, 25-10, 25-18) of Oakland City. With the wins, the Eagles record stands at 7-0, which they will bring into their first home match of the year on Friday, Sept. 18 against Florida Tech. “We had a good day today,” Head Coach Joslynn Gallop said. “We did a better job connecting with the middles today, which helped our offensive rhythm. I’m also really happy with how Sumerr (Paxton) has adapted to the starting libero role; our defense has bxeen solid and that starts with her. I like where we’re at right now and
TNU: 1 I’m really looking forward to getting into the conference schedule on Friday.” Playing its first true road match of the year, Embry-Riddle looked the better side for nearly the entirety of the match against the Trojans. The Eagles registered more kills than TNU in all four sets and didn’t allow a service ace for the entire match while recording seven of their own. Evelina Abdurakhmanova led all players with 20 kills while Ella Duggan and Ana Pajic each chipped in 10 kills. Duggan also tallied a match-high seven blocks (one solo) and Pajic had 10 digs for a double-double. Sumerr Paxton collected 24 digs to lead all players while Tamires Ferreira racked up 50 assists, 11 digs and four service aces. The Eagles held a slim early lead in set one before the Trojans went on a 5-0 run to move ahead, 11-8. A block from Duggan and Amanda Saunders got the
lead back on ERAU’s side (15-14), but it was shortlived as TNU scored the next two points. Abdurakhmanova put down three straight kills to regain the lead for the Blue and Gold (22-20) and this time the Eagles would not relinquish it, hanging on for a 25-21 win. Embry-Riddle jumped out to an early 6-3 lead in set two and by the middle of the set the advantage had grown to 14-8. Trevecca Nazarene made a couple of runs to cut the deficit to three, but that was as close as the Trojans would get as ERAU took the set, 25-20, to go up 2-0 in the match. In set three, ERAU led most of the way, pulling out to leads of 13-10 and 19-15. But TNU mounted a furious rally at the end of the frame, finishing the set on a 7-2 run to win it, 25-23, and force a fourth set. After the Trojans got an early 2-1 lead in set four, Embry-Riddle took control, scoring nine of the next 10 points to take a commanding 10-3 lead. The margin grew to as many as eight on many occasions until the Blue and Gold finished the frame with four consecutive points to win it going away, 25-14. ERAU 3, OCU 0: The Eagles closed out the tournament
with a convincing 3-0 sweep of Oakland City, leading throughout all three sets. Abdurakhmanova led the way with 13 kills while Duggan and Saunders contributed eight kills apiece. Paxton picked up a match-high 17 digs while Jordan Nakayama (20 assists) and Tamires Ferreira (13 assists) shared the setting duties. An 8-2 run early in the first set put the Eagles ahead, 10-5, and ERAU maintained control of the set the rest of the way. An Abdurakhmanova kill pushed the advantage to 18-11 and another kill from the senior outside hitter closed out the frame at 25-20. Embry-Riddle held a slim 5-4 lead early in set two before rattling off a 13-2 spurt that all but put the set out of reach for Oakland City at 18-7. The Lady Oaks never challenged the rest of the way as the Eagles cruised to a 25-10 win and a 2-0 lead in the match. The Blue and Gold didn’t let up in the third set, going on a 10-2 run to turn a 7-7 score into a 17-9 lead and sailing to a 25-18 win to complete the sweep. The Eagles will open the home portion of the 2015 campaign on Sept. 18 against Florida Tech. First serve is slated for 7 p.m. at the ICI Center.
Womens Soccer Runs Record Allison Smalling ERAU Athletics A goal in each half of play lifted the Embry-Riddle women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Valdosta State, Thursday at the VSU Soccer Complex. The Eagles have played three games in Georgia and have won all three to post a 3-0 overall record to start the season. “I would like to congratulate Rebecca [Nolin],” Sam said of the Blazers’ head coach. “She has a new group of players and that’s hard at the beginning of the season to try and get everyone organized. I thought she did a great job, even in the game, of teaching, and I think their program is going to do more than fine with her at the helm. “We had glimpses tonight where we were really good and then we fell off a little bit at times, but I was really happy overall with the effort again, especially with our limitations due to injury. I
thought everybody contributed very well tonight. We had good movement and speed of play that created a lot of chances for us tonight.” The Blazers won the kick-off and kept the ball for the first few minutes of the game, but the Eagles forced a turnover and used clinical passing to dominate the possession for the remainder of the half. At the 12:33 mark, Hanna Rolfsen delivered a perfectly weighted ball from inside the Eagle half of the field, over the top of the Blazer defense to Andrea Froshaug. Froshaug eluded one defender and dribbled around the keeper before depositing the ball in the back of the net to give the Blue and Gold a 1-0 lead. The Eagles kept the pressure on and had several near misses in front of the goal. Katherine Ebbs had great chance for the Eagles late in the first period as she used deft footwork to create space for a shot inside
the box, but VSU goalkeeper McCall Gardner came up with an equally good save to deny Ebbs and limit the Eagle scoring to just one goal in the half. The second half saw the Eagles continue to pressure the Blazer defense. With just over 19 minutes remaining in the contest, Froshaug made one of her many dangerous runs through the heart of the defense and for the second time in as many games, the senior was fouled inside the opposing team’s 18-yard box. Khyla Brangman buried the resulting penalty kick for her first goal of the season to extend the Eagle lead. The Blazers, who recorded all three of their shots in the second half of play, had their best chance of the evening with 11 minutes left, when a scramble in the box led to a Jade Reynolds shot from point black range, but ERAU goalkeeper Olivia Lynch was quick to get an instinctive save to preserve the Eagle shutout. “We’re
excited to come up here and get the result,” Bohon continued. “I really want to credit our team defense during these first three games of the season. Obviously our backs and Olivia play a big role in that, but our team defense has been really good this season to not allow a goal. And, tonight, we put together some great stretches offensively to match our defensive execution.” The Eagles will play their first home game of the season at 7 p.m. on Sunday when Stetson comes to the Embry-Riddle Stadium. “What we have coming next week is an absolutely brutal stretch for us and we’re going to need every player and every ounce of energy, starting with the Stetson game on Sunday,” Bohon commented. “That’s always a really hard game for us. We’re excited to get the win and continue to learn in these games and are ready for a hard battle against Stetson.”
B3 Sports Embry-Riddle University Student Represents USA National College Team September
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In the annual USA vs. Canada tournament held by American College Cricket, Embry-Riddle’s dedicated student, Jerin Chacko, was selected to represent USA’s best playing eleven. This tournament was held in Toronto, Canada on May 27. Jerin Chacko is currently a Master’s student completing his degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is one of the founding members of the ERAU Cricket Club and has had a significant role in helping the club develop over the past five years. ERAU Cricket Club originally began with six active members
but currently holds over 25 active members. His involvement in this tournament is a result of his hard work and dedication to the sport he loves. When asked about his experience, Jerin stated: “Representing Embry-Riddle and USA in Canada has
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been one of the greatest moments in my life. It gives me much joy to witness my hard work
pay off after all these years.” During his time in Canada, Jerin Chacko was the highest scorer for USA’s team. This is Jerin Chacko’s final academic year at Embry-Riddle; he hopes to represent Embry-Riddle well in the Regional and National tournament held by American College Cricket. Jerin stated: “Bringing a trophy home from the Regional and National tournament has been a dream for a long time.” Jerin is hoping to achieve his final goal as he begins to lead ERAU Cricket Club’s weekly practice sessions alongside the Cricket Club’s new captain Gaurav Darekar.
American College Cricket Jerin Chaco in action.
Ballah Scores Twice to Lead ERAU Men’s Soccer to 3-1 Season-Opening Victory vs ERAU: 3 Michael Pierce ERAU Athletics While Tuesday night was the Embry-Riddle men’s soccer team’s first-ever contest as a provisional member of NCAA II, the Eagles faced a familiar foe in Sun Conference member Southeastern, a former conference rival of the Blue and Gold. The two teams met in Lakeland last year and fought to a 1-1 draw. On Tuesday night, Moriba Bal-
Southeastern: 1 lah found the back of the net twice to lead the Eagles to a 3-1 win. With the victory, ERAU goes to 1-0 on the year, while Southeastern falls to 3-2 in 2015. “I’m absolutely thrilled to get the season off and going,” Head Coach Dave Gregson said. “I think we were one of the last teams to get going in the NCAA this year, and to be able to go up against a team that’s already played four games and get the result
was fantastic. It’s always nice to win the first game of the season. “We’ve got a very solid foundation and while we know we can play a lot better, the boys played well as a unit. I’m very proud of our guys and the heart they showed tonight.” The first 20 minutes of the match didn’t feature much offense, as just one shot was attempted by either side. Then the proverbial floodgates opened in the 25th minute, when three goals were scored in the span of just 100 seconds. Southeastern got on the board first as Grayson Wilkes scored off a corner kick from Pedro Ivo Dias at the 24:15 mark. Just over a minute later,
Ballah answered with the Eagles’ first goal of the season, scoring on a half volley from just outside the six-yard box off of a pass from James Pass at the 25:24 mark. 31 seconds after Ballah tied the game, Daniel McClintock put the home team in front, heading home a cross from Pierre Hertin to give ERAU a 2-1 lead. The Blue and Gold maintained its 2-1 advantage throughout the rest of the first half, despite SEU earning four more corner kicks and taking four shots, two of which were on target and one off the foot of Gerritson Craane that hit the post just 7:02 before halftime.
As the second half began, the Fire looked to build on the momentum they had established towards the end of the first half. Southeastern earned four corner kicks in the first six minutes of the period as the visitors searched for the equalizer, but the Embry-Riddle back line held strong, limiting the Fire to just one shot during that stretch. The Eagles were able to turn the tide of momentum as Ballah netted his second goal of the night in the 54th minute, scoring on a diving volley just inside the six-yard box off of a cross from Ali Amiri, who had raced down the side of the pitch to create the scoring opportunity.
Southeastern continued to attack throughout the final half hour, peppering a total of seven second-half shots towards the Eagle goal. Senior goalkeeper Jeff Bone, making his first start as an Eagle, came up with a big save in the 73rd minute to deny Nick Wilson. Bone and the Eagle defense held firm over the final minutes to hold on for the 3-1 win. The Blue and Gold return to action on Saturday, Sept. 12 to host Thomas, another NAIA member and former Sun Conference rival. The Night Hawks are ranked 11th in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Kick off is slated for 7 p.m.
Atlhete Spotlight of The Week Emmy Herrick - Women’s Soccer
Emmy Herrick, The EmbryRiddle Women’s soccer newest player.
Emmy Herrick was drafted to the Embry-Riddle Eagles Women’s soccer team. Samantha Bohon, the head coach of the women’s soccer team, announced the signing of Emmy Herrick’s letter of intent last week. Emmy was paired up with the eagles through team IMPACT. Team IMPACT helps children with life-threatening
and chronic illnesses face their obstacles through the power of teamwork. Children a part of Team IMPACT are drafted to collegiate teams and become a member of the team from draft day till their graduation. Emmy ‘s favorite colors are blue and orange. She also has a love for aviation and aerospace. During
her down time she like to conduct science experiments and attempt to make things blow up. Emmy is going to the second grade and she has a goal of becoming a paleontologist when she gets older. Emmy wears the number Three Embry-Riddle jersey, and is loved by her team. -Interviewed by Shemar Alexander
Shemar Alexander/The Avion Newspaper Emmy Herrick (Left) and Emmie Johansson (Right) celebrate Emmy Herrick’s drafting to the Embry- Riddle Women’s soccer team.
Comics and Games Orbital Mechanics
To be fair, my job at NASA was working on robots and didn’t actually involve any orbital mechanics. The small positive slope over that period is because it turns out that if you hang around at NASA, you get in a lot of conversations about space.
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