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USAF X-37B: America’s Secret Unmanned Space Shuttle Michael Weinhoffer Staff Reporter

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Recently, the X-37B reusable unmanned spacecraft operated by the United States Air Force, built by Boeing, has been prevalent in the news. This new attention is due to two developments: the potential for the spacecraft to assist astronauts aboard the International Space Station, and onboard tests of a new spacecraft propulsion system. But what is the X-37B? And should it be feared or praised? Although operated by the Air Force, the spaceplane is funded by DARPA, a Department of Defense research agency that develops advanced technologies for military applications. All we know is that the X-37B is an advanced DARPA research project, but its true mission and application is classified information. Many theorists claim that it serves as a surveillance spacecraft, but the Air

Force’s description seems more likely. According to the Air Force website, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle tests technology such as advanced navigation, thermal protection, propulsion, and autonomous systems. The spacecraft can spend over 600 days in orbit, allowing for an extensive amount of research and experimentation. Three flights have been completed with total success, and the current flight has been in orbit for over 500 days. The spacecraft is launched on the large Atlas V rocket, and it on a runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in southern California. The most impressive feature is that the spacecraft is guided autonomously from the ground while in orbit and during landing. It has quickly become the most successful reusable unmanned spacecraft every launched. Having no crew means that the spacecraft can perform risky maneuvers and stay in orbit for a

very long time. There is no evidence that the X-37B is being used for space defense, but it is definitely testing revolutionary technologies during its flights. The X-37B’s potential applications have been increasing after completing three flights successfully. The newest one is a proposal to use the spacecraft as a resource for astronauts onboard the ISS. The craft could be configured to carry small payloads to the station autonomously and compete with other commercial spaceflight companies such as SpaceX. A grander idea is to expand the spacecraft and use it as an evacuation vehicle for station inhabitants. It would be impractical to launch astronauts on a shuttle this size, but it does serve as an adequate reentry module. If tensions with Russia continue to increase, the use of the X-37B might become the necessary emergency module for the ISS. These

are simply concepts right now, and I doubt NASA would have any interest in a new version of a space shuttle, but the spaceplane is another available asset to ensure the safety of all NASA astronauts. The other development in the news recently involves the testing of a new propulsion system onboard the X-37B. This new technology being tested by the U.S. and China space agencies is called an EM-Drive, which is a prototype radio frequency resonant cavity thruster. Basically, rocket power is created with no rocket fuel (i.e. thrust with no propellant). This is done using microwave radiation in a cone-like structure, which produces power. This idea seems to defy Newton’s third law of motion (every action has an equal and opposite reaction), and many scientists have questioned the authenticity of the experiments. Continued on A/B/CX >>

Image Courtesy/USAF The first X-37B sits in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle. The fairing of the Atlas V launch vehicle is visible in the background of the photo.

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The Consequences of Trespassing Anonymous The time is 11 p.m. on a Thursday night - and a normal night in McKay Hall is about to take a bad turn for three students. After countless hours of deciphering the Martian language commonly known as “math,” these three students found themselves bored, and tired of sitting. Conversation proved useless for entertainment, so the students decided to go outside. Walking through campus kept them entertained for a short couple minutes, but inevitably, a bad idea made its way into their minds. Looking at the construction site for the new dorms, curiosity for the three engineering majors began to run wild. What secrets lie behind these unfinished walls? Is the architectural design more inspiring than an old Motel 8? Where are the miles of electrical cable hidden? With so many questions running through their minds, common sense was pushed aside. Without so much of a thought, the three students jump the fence

around the construction site and proceed inside the building. They are enthralled by long hallways, tall windows, and rooms that did not smell of feet and mold (yet). Going from floor to floor in the unfinished building only made the three students more curious. Brief thoughts fly through their minds about “safety” and “no trespassing,” but they are in too deep to turn back now. After much time of examining plumbing and structural supports, the three find themselves on the 5th floor, the top. Looking far below at the rest of campus, they start to wonder what they got themselves into. Second thoughts run through their mind as they realize, “Wow, this actually is a safety issue.” All of a sudden, they see a light. No, they did not fall off the building and are on the way to meet their maker, this light was coming from something even worse. A flashlight. At this moment, they knew their entire adventure was going to end poorly. Hearts start pumping as they peer out of windows, and see flashlights on all sides of the building.

The stomachs in the three students dropped when they heard faint voices calling out, “This is Campus Security, come out of the building.” Long story short, they got caught hiding in a room that they were admiring not 20 minutes before. The stereotypical college “walk of shame” was nothing compared to being escorted out of a building in front of a large group of upperclassmen. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the students go from sitting in their dorm, to sitting in the Campus Security office filling out trespassing papers. All three look at each other, and subconsciously ask, “Why didn’t we just watch Netflix?” According to Cornell University trespassing is “defined by the act of knowingly entering another person’s property without permission. Such action is held to infringe upon a property owner’s legal right to enjoy the benefits of ownership” (Cornell, 2016). Similarly, Florida defines a trespasser as “a person who, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters upon or remains in any property”

(Legislature, 2016). Any trespasser is in violation Florida Statute 810.09, all of this can be found on the state legislature’s official website www.leg.state.fl.us. Immediately upon illegally entering a construction zone, the offender commits a third-degree felony. The offender could serve up to one full year in prison and have a fine of up to $5,000; the student would also be punished by the school through sanctions ranging from community service to expulsion. Allpunishment become significantly worse if the student is intoxicated, has a weapon on their person, or causes any damage to the property or person. Trespassing anywhere while in possession of a weapon or alcohol is considered a felony in the third degree. Most students, if not all, have an ultimate goal of obtaining a job after college to alleviate the debt that has been piling up. As soon as an employer sees a felony on the student’s record, it suddenly becomes very difficult for the student to impress that employer and get a job. Trespassing can ruin a potential career.

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On Wednesday, November 9th the ERAU Speaker Series was home to Left to Right After Election Day, a presentation focused on showing the viewpoints of both the Democratic and the Republican parties in the aftermath of the 2016 Presidential Election, which Donald Trump won.

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper The crowd watched as the speakers discussed the election results.

Zachary Fedewa/The Avion Newspaper John LeBoutillier (from the right) and Ellen Ratner (from the left) discuss the election results with Marc Bernier, of the Marc Bernier Show.

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Alexander Damon Correspondent

In other universities across the world, it is not only emphasized that students should have at least one global experience during their undergraduate careers, but it is also a graduation requirement. Because of this initiative abroad, many more students have a stronger emphasis on the importance of globalization compared to the same majors at most

American universities. Fortunately, EmbryRiddle Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses offer spectacular study abroad experiences for whatever your time constraints you have. The shortest program offered is a Spring Break program. While some classes offer a Spring Break trip to a foreign destination or a domestic away, other trips like Ignite will not necessarily reward course credits. Ignite Spring break trips

offer a cultural researchbased program that has gone to exotic locations such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Transylvania, and most anticipated this upcoming Spring: Cuba. The middle length program that we offer is Summer Semester trips. These trips make up the bulk of students who we send abroad. Each is 3-4 weeks long hosted by at least 1 ERAU faculty. Your group will consist of other ERAU students studying in the same

classes you are as well! Think of studying abroad for a Summer like taking a guided class tour where you are receiving regular credits. This is perfect for those who do not like to travel alone or have never left the US! Also, when you study abroad during the summer, you have half price tuition! Our longest programs that we offer are Semester/ Yearlong programs. These are your stereotypical â&#x20AC;&#x153;student exchangesâ&#x20AC;? you probably have in mind when

we say study abroad. You get to pick the school that you want to apply to on our approved list; you pick the classes that will match up with your 4-5-year plan, and then you decide to stay for a semester or yearlong exchange. When you are abroad, all of your classes are pass or not pass, meaning if you fail, your GPA will not take a hit, but if you pass with flying colors, you will remain the same. You will also pay ERAU tuition, so all of your scholarships,

financial aid, and loans will be covered as normal. The Office of Global Engagement offers so many different trips because we want to make global experiences accessible to all students regardless of time commitments. If you have any questions on anything regarding study abroad, please feel free to contact us at goglobal@ erau.edu or feel free to swing by our office in Building 271 (formally mod 23) Suite 200. Left: Students also had the opportunity to visit Paris as part of the Summer A Humanities and Physical Science program.

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Right: Last year, students were able to go to Germany for the Summer A Electrical Engineering and Homeland Security programs.

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Student Advocacy Program Adds Four New Certified Members Courtney Marcil

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The Student Court, a branch of the Student Government Association, has ramped up their Student Advocacy Program (SAP) by welcoming four new, certified advocates. All students on campus have a list of rights, whether they are aware or not, and one of those is the right to an advocate. The goal of an advocate is not that of a lawyer, but as a source for information or insight, guidance, advice, and support for the student in need. If a student violates a policy and is subject to a hearing through the University’s judicial process, they can now opt to choose a certified advocate through SAP. Although any student may be an advocate for another, students Amador Salinas, Jason Whitman, Eric Conley, Kimberly Rangel-Mar-

tinez, and Naveen Sri Uddanti underwent a training course to provide them with useful information and extra guidance for the specific role of advocating. Salinas was the only existing trained advocate before the Fall 2016 semester, so the Student Court released a rolling application to help revive and grow the program. The SAP training session this semester was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and included a mock hearing to help in preparedness for when a student has questions or concerns regarding the process. Assistant Dean of Students Kenneth Maddox was in attendance during the training session. He was able to go over the script for used during real Honor Board Hearing as well as provide tips for the advocates based on his experience thus far at Embry-Riddle.

Also in attendance that night was Lauren Massey, the Chief Justice of the Student Court, a few Associate Justices of the Student, and the SGA Vice President and former Associate Justice, Aaron Spiewak. The combination of sources provided a strong platform to answer all of the questions or concerns the advocates-in-training had. At the conclusion of the session, the certificates were issued to the four students. The program intends to plan several more training sessions through next semester, with applications still rolling. Any students interested may pick up the SAP application or information pamphlet at the front desk of the Student Government Office located in the Student Center. Please contact Courtney Marcil with any questions or email SGAAdvocate@erau.edu.

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WIKD Distributes T-Shirts to Veterans

Brenna Freeman/WIKD Just 100 of the 1000 Veteran Appreciation shirts we ordered this year. The design is a camo star with each of the branches of the armed forces surrounding it. The sleeves contain the US flag and the WIKD logo. On the back, one soldier is fireman carrying the other with text that says, “Support Our Veterans.” These shirts were made possible from the generous sponsorships of the Student Government Association, the ERAU Daytona Beach Campus, the Dean of Students, the Office of the Chancellor, and Veteran Student Services. The largest thanks go to our armed forces who fought to defend our country and its freedoms.

Upcoming Event Know more about what the SGA does for you! Come out to Student Center Landing Strip staircase, on 14th November, to collect SGA SWAG, and learn more about our officers, ongoing projects and goals for the year. Any questions? Contact Nishi: sgadea@erau.edu

A Note from the SGA Finance Board Katelyn Wentworth SGA Treasurer The Student Finance Board is a group of six elected students who allocate funds to on campus organizations. They meet for a week every semester to allocate around 30% of the SGA total budget to cam-

pus clubs to go to retreats, off campus events and conventions. This board is one of the most important parts of the SGA. The board also looks at and allocates funds to members of the SRB to hold forums and other events. The board made a goal this year to be actively involved in the organi-

zations they are a liaison too. We believe that so far the close relationships have made a lasting impact on the allocation process and we will be continuing with this in future semesters. Treasurers, remember to submit your receipts by Thursday, November 17th at 5pm.

Get to Know your SGA Anita Abalon Representative, College of Aviation Hello and my name is Anita Abalon, and I want to represent the hidden entities of this school, more specifically Aviation Maintenance (AMS). They are hidden because AMS classes run at least 8 hours a day, five days a week. With the help of the SGA, I wanted to get more dining facilities to remain open until all classes have ended so that everyone has the opportunity to get nourishment. With their crunched schedules, AMS lunch time is the craziest and difficult to get to the nearest dining facility since their classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the earliest. This conflicts with not only AMS but also teachers and students who have late afternoon schedules. Another issue I would like to address is the idea of poor weather assistance. Considering Florida’s rampant weather, I have noticed several unused golf carts laying around that could be put to use helping when unfavorable weather occurs. On top of ERAU students having to pay for tuition and SGA fees, they should not have to pay for replacement books or devices because of spontaneous rain storms. This is just a preview of the many issues to fix on this campus to make it more student friendly.

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This Week in Aviation History November 14, 1942

First flight of the Lockheed XP-49, an advancement of the P-38 Lightning. Aircraft from the USS Enterprise and Henderson Field sink the Japanese battleship Hieiduring the Battle of Guadalcanal

November 14, 1969

Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the Moon, launches from Kennedy Space Center with astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan Bean aboard.

November 14, 1974

The F-15 Eagle enters serice with the US Air Force’s 555th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Luke AFB.

November 15, 1957

In a radio interview, Nikita Khrushchev challenges the US to a missile “shooting match.”

November 15, 1965

Craig Breedlove sets a new land-speed record at 600.601 miles per hour in a car powered by a surplus Navy jet engine.

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The Need for Speed: The Rise of Hypersonic Aircraft Henry Neiberlien News Editor In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first man to travel faster than the speed of sound in the rocket-powered Bell X-1. Many at the time thought a man would not be able to go any faster than Mach 1 or 2. However, with today’s technology speeds never thought possible in our atmosphere are within our reach. In 2004, the scramjet-powered X-43 set a world speed record for an air-breathing aircraft with a shocking speed of Mach 9.6, over 7,000 mph. The X-43 was just a small technology demonstrator, and after its success the military applications for speed became apparent. DARPA is currently

working on their Falcon project which aims to create a hypersonic warhead delivery system. Yes, you read that correctly; we are talking nuclear warheads traveling faster than five times the speed of sound. At those speeds, which are even faster than a warhead from an ICBM, the enemy would have trouble detecting them and warning times would be very short. The Falcon test vehicle, the X-41 Common Aero Vehicle has been flown twice, once in 2010 and once in 2011. Unfortunately, the vehicle broke up in flight both times, ending the test flights prematurely. DARPA is still pursuing the project. The Chinese military is also pursuing this technology, and their test articles also failed during test flights.

The Pentagon recently announced they are pursuing a hypersonic cruise missile for striking land and naval targets. A missile traveling at that speed would not be able to be targeted by point-defenses systems, leaving targets undefended. The Boeing X-51 Waverider has already demonstrated this technology with multiple successful test flights. Lockheed Martin is thinking bigger, much bigger. They are developing a sequel of sorts to the famous SR-71 Blackbird. The Blackbird was retired by the USAF in the early 90’s due to the introduction of high-tech spy satellites. In recent years the development of anti-satellite weapons and satellite tracking technology has given rise

to the idea of bringing back spy plane that can enter denied airspace. The USAF still uses the U-2 and has the RQ-4, but these aircraft can be easily seen and shot down over enemy territory. The USAF has chosen two options, fast and stealthy. Northrop Grumman is working on the RQ-180, a very stealthy flying wing UAV that can sneak behind enemy lines. Lockheed’s Skunk Works are feeling the need for speed and have returned once again to developing a very fast super-spy plane. Thus the SR-72 was born. The SR-72 is very different from the SR-71. The SR-72 will be unmanned and travel even faster than the SR-71 by using a hybrid ramjet/scramjet engine. The Ramjet would accel-

November 16, 1945

The US ships 88 German scientists to the US to assist in production of rocket technology. This project was codenamed Operation: Paperclip.

November 17, 1969

US and Soviet negotiators meet in Helsinki to begin the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).

November 18, 1964

South Vietnamese conduct largest air assault to date with 116 US and South Vietnamese aircarft flying 1,100 South Vietnamese troops into the Binh Duong and Tay Ninh provices.

Photo courtesy: Lockheed-Martin An artist’s rendering of Lockheed-Martin’s SR-72, the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird

erate the aircraft to Mach 3, then the scramjet kicks in and propels the aircraft even faster. The first flight for the SR-72 scale demonstrations has been proposed for 2025 with the aircraft entering service in the 2030’s. The demonstrator would be the size of an F-22 and be capable of speeds of up to Mach 6. The hypersonic arms race has already begun. The Pentagon, Russia, and the Chinese military are all pursuing hypersonic weapons. Weapons so fast they cannot be detected, they hit without warning and can spy on you without you even knowing they were there, because they already passed you in less than a blink of an eye. The ICBM’s of the cold war were already scary enough; now modern militaries will have the technology to propel nuclear warheads at awesome velocities without leaving the atmosphere. They will be air-launched by stealth bombers, not launched on a fiery missile. The future of speed is here; hypersonic will change military tactics, spying technologies, and revolutionize engine technology. They may even help us to launch into space, or deliver passengers and cargo across the Atlantic in ten minutes. Just when we think we have reached the speed limit, we push those limits beyond our imaginations.

Private Companies Trying to Bring Back Supersonic Flight Hugo Fonck Correspondent Supersonic flight was a marvel of the twentieth century, challenged only by the harsh face of economic feasibility. Many companies tried and failed to produce a supersonic jet, and with so many challenges it is understandable why. This continued until Aerospatiale and BAC created Concorde, and the initial reception was strong. With dozens of

orders, the future of supersonic flight looks innovative and bright, but public concern about supersonic booms, noise and fuel costs cut Concorde’s order book down to nothing, and in the end, a total of 14 were produced – 7 to British Airways and 7 to Air France. Despite all previous setbacks, the fleet of Concorde aircraft was able to fly with financial success for over two decades before the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the slump in

passenger travel forced both carriers to retire their Concorde fleets. Since 2003 in the realm of air travel, we have moved backward in the motions of progress. Flights across the Atlantic used to take 3.5 hours, but now they take almost 7 hours. Since 2003 many have come onto the scene with aspirations of bringing supersonic flight back, but the sole factor that has stopped everyone is economics. Supersonic

flight under conventional technology is highly inefficient and would cost passengers significantly more than conventional aircraft. But the efforts to push back through the sound barrier continue. In the private sector, the company Boom has partnered with Virgin Galactic to create a supersonic business jet by the early 2020’s, and at present their designs and production are leading the race, with hopes to unveil

the plane in the very near future. The first prototype will be built for testing by the end of 2017. However, current FAA regulations banning sonic booms over land have served as the largest roadblock to any modern advancement by further limiting the application and feasibility of any supersonic aircraft that is developed. So where do we go from here? To re-achieve supersonic flight, the FAA needs to roll back strict, unneces-

sary regulations on supersonic flight, as aircraft designs have mitigated past concerns about land damage. Furthermore, private companies like Boom need the continued funding and support to develop new technologies that would allow supersonic flight to be economically feasible. And if both of those conditions are met, our air passengers will be breaking the sound barrier once again, and much sooner than anyone thinks.

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L Control Center aunch

GOES-R - Atlas 5

Nov. 19 @ 4:42-6:42 p.m. Cape Canaveral, Florida SLC-41

USAF X-37B Continued from A1 >> Nonetheless, this special thruster is supposedly being tested on the X-37B and onboard the Chinese space station. It is very exciting to know that

this space plane could be experimenting with sci-fi propulsion systems! The X-37B does not have a clear mission, but it rather serves as a testbed for all varieties of experiments and emerging technologies. I am sure that space defense

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experiments have been conducted onboard, but I think that it will remain a research shuttle and not evolve into a weapon. There is no indication that anyone should fear the X-37B’s capabilities, but we should

instead be very proud of what the spacecraft has done and what it will do in the future. The X-37B is much more cute than dangerous, and it is testing technologies that will propel us into the next frontier.

WGS 8 - Delta 4

Dec. 7 @ 6:53-7:42 p.m. Cape Canaveral, Florida SLC-37B

EchoStar 19 - Atlas 5 Dec 8 @ TBD Cape Canaveral AFS SLC-41

CYGNSS - Pegasus XL

SLS Spinoff of the Week Greener Homes

Ed Crawley, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology presented a technology to NASA finding the highest performance and efficiency in space missions. This technology has been found to be helpful in more industries as well such as being used to find the cheapest and most eficient options for houses here on Earth.

Dec. 12 @ 8:00-9:00 a.m. Cape Canaveral, Florida L-1011

This Week in Space History ISS Sightings

November 16,1956 Vandenberg selected as first ICBM base.

Nov 18 @ 6:02 a.m. Visible for 3 minutes 10 degrees above NNE

November 18, 1923 Alan Bartlett Jr. ‘Al’ Shepard born.

Nov 20 @ 5:54 a.m. Visible for 4 minutes 11 degrees above NNW Nov 21 @ 5:05 a.m. Visible for 2 minutes 15 degrees above NNE

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The moon was rising over the College of Arts and Sciences last night. There were no clouds and we were itching to use our 300mm lens.

November 19, 1969 Apollo 12 lander, the Intrepid, lands on the moon’s Ocean of Storms.

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Upcoming Games: Tuesday Women’s Volleyball vs FSC Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday Women’s Basketball vs Rollins Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Rollins Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 7:30 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball Opens with A 10658 Win Over Ave Maria University Ryan Mosher ERAU Athletics The ERAU men's basketball team started the 2016-17 season off with a bang on Friday night, blitzing NAIA II Ave Maria, 106-58 in the ICI Center. The Eagles (1-0) scored the most points in a season opener since they scored 119 against College of the Bahamas in 2007, while the Gyrenes (1-2) had no answer for the potent ERAU offense, led by true freshman Shaquan McArthur's 25 points, the most scored in a freshman's first game in program history. The previous high came from Dalton Barnes in 2013 when he scored 21 against Florida College. Embry-Riddle, who improved to 25-4 alltime in season openers, including 13 straight, also got it done on the defensive end, tying a program record with 16 blocks on the night, paced by David

Adeyemo's six deniers. ERAU held the Gyrenes to just 28 percent from the field and only 14 percent from deep, turning an 11-10 lead with 12:44 left in the first half into a 53-19 cushion at the break. The Eagles' first points of the season came on a Skyler Hogan jumper in the paint, and despite going just 2-for-10 to start the game, ended the first half on a 42-9 run, upping their shooting percentage to 50 percent in the opening period. The spark came on McArthur's first trey of the night at the 10:47 mark, followed by two more threes from Hogan and Dillon Graham and the Eagles never looked back, getting 12 points from Hogan and 11 from McArthur in the first half. The second half started with both teams trading triples, but a 12-3 Eagle run ended any hope of a comeback from Ave Maria

vs Embry-Riddle: 106

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as the rest of the night belonged to the hosts. All 11 Eagles that dressed played and scored, led by McArthur's 25 points. Five more players scored in double-figures for ERAU, including a career-high 11 points from Brian Johnson in his first career start, while Graham (12), Hogan (12), Barnes (11) and Cole Hunter (10) joined him. McArthur finished the night 11-for-16 from the floor, including 3-for-3 from long range. Rob Mbenoun came off the bench to score seven points in his collegiate debut, including the emphatic slam at the end of the

contest to account for the 106-58 final. Embry-Riddle owned the rebounding battle, 56-39, with Barnes and Bradley Mapes each grabbing nine boards. Graham led the way with six assists, with Hogan adding five and Barnes and McArthur chipping in four helpers each. Head Coach Steve Ridder tied Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Ralph Miller with his 657th career victory (62nd all-time) as ERAU improved to 14-1 against the Gyrenes. Rico-Mayaguez, tomorrow, November 12 for a 7 p.m. tip in the ICI Center.

Friday Women’s Volleyball vs Barry Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 7 p.m.

Saturday Women’s Volleyball vs Lynn Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs Eckerd Daytona Beach, FLA. @ 5 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Eckerd Daytona Beach, FLA @ 7 p.m.

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Keenan Thungtrakul/The Avion Newspaper The Embry-Riddle Men’s Basketball opening game was intense, with the Eagles scoring baskets left and right. In the above left photo, #2 Shaquan McArthur attempts a 2-point shot. Above right, a shot by opponent Ave Maria is blocked, and below the Eagle Cheerleading Team keeps the spirit high.

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ERAU Basketball Bests Lindenwood in Season Opener vs ERAU: 66

Lindenwood: 61

Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics The Embry-Riddle women’s basketball team pulled out an exciting win in the Eagles’ season opener on Friday evening, topping Lindenwood (0-1) 66-61 at the ICI Center. Sabrina Whiting led all scorers with 20 points, including seven of the last nine Eagle points as ERAU secured its third straight season-open-

ing victory to move their record to 1-0. “I am really proud of our team for fighting until the end and doing what it took down the stretch to get the win,” ERAU Head Coach Lisa Nuxol-Wilson said. “Every single player on the roster contributed to this win tonight by how hard they have been pushing each other in practice everyday to prepare us. It’s great to see our team chem-

istry really be such a factor in our ability to compete. We are still a growing program, but I’m really proud of our team. Lindenwood is a very good team; this was a solid win for us.” The Eagles managed just one field goal in the first five possessions of the game, but finished strong in the first quarter, using a 62.5 percent shooting clip from the field to take 23-18 lead after the first 10 minutes of play. Whiting knocked down back-to-back three-pointers to start the second quarter and the Eagle lead ballooned to 11 (29-18) at the 8:20 mark. Another longrange shot by Lauren Ellenberger widened the margin to 12 points (32-20) with

5:02 left in the second period, but a pair of free throws by Kylie Fergson keyed an 11-0 Lion run that made it a one-point game (32-31). With six seconds left in the quarter, Ashley McWilliams knocked down a three-pointer of her own to put the Eagles back ahead by four (35-31) at the half. The Eagles’ shooting cooled considerably in the third quarter as the were just 27.8 (5-18) percent from the field compared to 50 percent (4-8) by Lindenwood, but they managed to edge the Lions 16-14 to take a 51-45 advantage into the final frame. The first three minutes of the final quarter belonged to the Lions who tied things up at 52-52 on a

Lindsay Medlen three. On the next Lion possession, Medlen wend 2-for-3 at the free throw line to give Lindenwood its first lead since the first quarter, and with 4:54 left to play, the visitors led 57-54. With the Eagles trailing 61-57, Sigrid Sandstrom got the ball out to Whiting on the left side and Whiting’s fourth trey pulled the Eagles within a point (61-60). On the very next Lion possession, Sandstrom came up with a steal that gave the ball back to the Eagles with 1:42 left in the game. Ellenberger missed her three-point attempt, but Mercedes Jorge grabbed the rebound and got the ball to

#13 Tara Fields, from Winter Park, dives over a Lindenwood player in hopes of scoring another point for ERAU.

Whiting who was fouled on her way to the basket. The junior hit both free throws to put the Eagles back in front 64-61 and from that point the Eagles never relinquished the lead. Defense was key for the Blue and Gold in the down the stretch. In the last two Lion possessions, Whiting swiped the ball from Medlen and after Jorge blocked Kylie Ferguson’s shot, Ellenberger threw the ball off a Lion player to get the rebound and secure the Eagle win. The Eagles will be back on the court on Saturday for their first road game of the season. The Blue and Gold will travel to St. Augustine to take on Flagler at 5 p.m. #22 Sabrina Whiting shoots over a defender during the opening game of the 2016-17 basketball season.

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Jorge’s Career Night Propels ERAU Women’s Basketball to 78-65 Win Over Flagler vs ERAU: 78

Flagler: 65

Alison Smalling ERAU Athletics A career scoring night by senior Mercedes Jorge propelled the Embry-Riddle women's basketball team to a 78-65 road win over Flagler (0-1) on Saturday. Jorge tallied 30 points, 25 of which came in the first 20 min-

utes of play, as the Blue and Gold improved to 2-0 on the year. In addition to being the game's leading scorer, Jorge also led all players on the boards with 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season. Sigrid Sandstrom and Lauren Ellenberger each

had seven rebounds, with Sandstrom contributing 13 points and Ellenberger dishing out six assists. Playing on backto-back nights, the Eagles got off to a slow start on Saturday and trailed 21-14 at the end of the first quarter. The Saints led by as many as nine points early in the second frame, but the Eagles, who were 58.8 percent (10-17) from the field in the quarter, steadily chipped away at the lead and at the 3:58 mark, a Jorge trey narrowed the gap to just one point (30-29).

The Eagles took over the lead briefly (32-31) when Jorge added three more points on a bucket and a free throw, but a Maggie Lynn three put the Saints back in front on the next possession. The final 3:17 of the first half saw ERAU go on a 9-2 run and the visitors took a 41-35 lead into the locker room at the intermission. The Embry-Riddle advantage remained at seven points until a Jorge layup just under four minutes into the third period sparked an 11-1 Eagle run that widened the gap to

16 (57-41). The quarter was punctuated by a fivepoint burst from Jessica Savage in the last 37 seconds that sent the Eagles into the final quarter with a 64-44 lead. The Eagles led by as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter, but their shooting from the field cooled to just 28.8 percent (4-14). The Saints were able to outscore the Eagles 21-14 in the final 10 minutes, but it was not enough to catch the Blue and Gold who left the Flagler Gymnasium with the 13-point victory. "This was a great test

for us mentally and physically," ERAU Head Coach Lisa Nuxol-Wilson said. "Flagler is a really good program with some great players who are very hard to guard. I was proud of our girls for their total team effort defensively. We also stayed composed against their pressure and speed and executed better tonight. I'm really happy with how we valued possessions and took care of the ball." The Eagles return to the ICI Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday to host Sunshine State Conference foe Rollins.

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Destiny: Rise of Iron Review

Gerald Cook Corespondent

Rise of Iron is out. Saladin no longer waits in the Tower for you to prove yourself. Instead, he has gone to the front to fight a new enemy, and he has invited you along for the ride. Rise of Iron comes with a 5-mission campaign, complete with the usual sidequests afterward, and a new Social Space, HUGE Patrol Area, one new and two redone Strikes, and a new Raid. All of these attractions come for the meaty price of $30, and you are probably asking, “Is it worth it?” Yes, and no. The Destiny experience of returning to old areas under new challenges or higher difficulty is still there, and it can become repetitive, but the sheer amount of

loot this time around gives both casual and hardcore players lots of rewards to look forward to, even with minimal time investment. For myself, a more hardcore player, I went through the story rather quickly and started the gear grind to higher levels. Thankfully, Bungie addressed one of the more blatant issues with the leveling process by making most activities able to grant higher level gear, so if you are a PvP player or someone who plays solo and does not have a group to raid with, you can still reach the Max Light of 400 without raiding. You miss out on the best experience of Destiny by skipping the raid, however, and this one is definitely worth the time. Withholding spoilers, it is much more movement-based

this time, with players having to coordinate positions as well as damage cycles even more so than before. And yes, there is plenty of platforming to fall on, as well as more hidden chests than any other raid, which means even more loot! For the casual player, the Light grind is something that is obtainable and fun to do solo, or in a group with your friends. Strikes and Iron Banner are dropping much more consistent loot, so regardless of what activities you enjoy or how much time you spend, you will be rewarded for it. Now, loot is still based on the random number generator, RnG, and the gear or weapons you receive may not have all the perks you desire, but when you get a drop, it is more likely to be better than what you already have.

So, is it worth it? For a new player picking up the Collection, or for a returning player wanting to just pick up the new content and get their money’s worth, yes, it is. But Destiny’s greatest value comes when playing with a group of friends, regardless of what activity. If you are a solo player who craves a deep story and expansive worlds, Destiny will hold you, but you may prefer something like the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. If you are an FPS player that wants to have fun shooting enemies, solving puzzles, and always having a new gun to try, then Destiny is for you. If you are not sure, pick up the Demo on your console store. You can play it with your friends, and you may have more fun than you expected.

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Battlefield 1 Review: Secret Weapons of WWI Henry Neiberlien News Editor

Battlefield is a series that prides itself on authentic large scale combined arms warfare. Unfortunately, it has lost its way in recent releases. Battlefield 4 was a disappointing rehash of Battlefield 3 that was arguably worse than its predecessor, and Battlefield Hardline just felt unnecessary and small scale police warfare went against the series’ hallmarks. DICE returns this year with another entry in the franchise and thankfully it is a return to form, taking the setting back to the first world war. Battlefield 1, except for EA forgetting how to count, is a good first step in the right direction for the franchise. Battlefield 1 claims to be set during 1918, but the game is laughably bad regarding historical accuracy. I am sorry, but Juggernaut armor, assault rifles, suppressors, fore grips, tactical scopes, and rocket guns simply did not exist or were not even close to being deployed during the war. It is almost like they tried to make the gameplay as close to modern war as possible despite its historical setting. One could

argue this makes the game more fun and a historically authentic game would not be as fun. However, I think seeing gamers used to modern and futuristic warfare to be thrown into a muddy trench with nothing but a bolt-action rifle would be a fun fish out of water chaotic experience. Now this does not make the game terrible; if you ignore its setting the game is fantastic and has some mind-blowing, actionpacked moments. The multiplayer is the best it has been since Battlefield Bad Company 2. You will find yourself desperately trying to attack an object while putting on a gas mask and bayonet charging into a cloud of mustard gas, and at the same time a massive zeppelin blocks out the sun and rains down hellfire on your fellow brothers in arms. Every engagement is a lot more intense and requires more skill than the point and click style gunplay of Battlefield 4. Destruction is finally back as well, with dynamic destruction of houses and buildings and persistent damage to the environment throughout the match. Not to mention horses are game changers; being

the Cavalry is awesome, riding straight towards enemy lines with saber in hand dodging artillery shells left and right. The multiplayer gameplay has been improved, although it tends to lack the depth and progression seen in past Battlefield titles. Most classes only have three or four different guns, only different variants of those firearms being used as unlocks for that class. The four different classes area also the same of those of previous Battlefield games, however, they have been tweaked. The assault class is now the engineer class, and the medic class is a totally separate class from assault. I have also found some of the new mechanics such as the bayonet charging mechanic, which is triggered while sprinting, to be somewhat broken and unresponsive. I often found myself charging past the enemy I was aiming for and running into a wall only to be killed. Hopefully, they can patch this so you are given more control while charging instead of being locked to an extremely slow turning radius. Battlefield 1 also offers a campaign, if you can even call it that, in the

form of short, concentrated “war stories” about different parts of the first world war. These stories fall flat as they are too short, and seem rushed with poor writing and character development. It is a shame as the campaign could have been a great place to show off real historical battles of WWI and teach people what is was really like. Unfortunately, they try to maintain a serious tone, but the gameplay and high-tech equipment for the period turn them into a mediocre campfest.They can be enjoyable, and contain some memorable set-pieces, but your time is better spent in the multiplayer. Battlefield 1 is a great multiplayer game, although it lacks content and depth. The game offers great gameplay and creates awe-inspiring multiplayer experiences. The graphics are fantastic, although not as good as last year's Battlefront (also by DICE). The game at times feels like a WWI skin on Battlefront. It looks like a World War I shooter, but its soul is somewhere else. It is a good step in the right direction in returning the franchise back to its roots, but it still fails to recap-

ture the magic of Battlefield 1942, or even Bad Company 2. However, it is still a pretty good game and would recommend picking it up, its definitely one of the best shooters this year. Hopefully, the expansions and DLC they are planning can flesh out the experience and make this a great entry in

the Battlefield franchise. I also to hope see battlefield continues its pursuit of its heritage and former glory, while still innovating and exploring news areas and time periods. Battlefield 1 is a great game, and most of its flaws are minor. It is definitely a must buy title this holiday season.

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Devin Edwards Staff Reporter

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Trashy Chef: Week Two

Hey, back again with the “Trashy Chef.” We are here to bring you more recipes this week that you can cook in your microwave. We hope that you enjoyed lasts week’s recipes and that you will enjoy this week’s as well. We have three new recipes that deal with desert, snack, and breakfast. Chocolate Cake in A Mug

Ingredients: 1) ¼ cup of flour 2) Five tablespoons sugar 3) Two tablespoons of cocoa powder 4) One egg 5) Three tablespoons vegetable oil 6) A small dash of vanilla extract and salt Directions: 1) Take all of your ingredients into the mug and mix well. 2) Place into the micro-

wave for two minutes or until puffed. 3) Take out and enjoy.

Special thank you to Dr. Lear for this Recipe. Now this recipe was not as good as we thought it was going to be. It was a little dry, and it took us two tries due to the chef ’s stupidity (we actually added three times as much as flour was needed, making a loaf of bread, essentially). Now the second time we got it right and it was not good - but I believe that if you add some chocolate syrup to it and mix it well and maybe add some ice-cream it will turn out a lot better. Potato Chips

Ingredients: 1) One Potato 2) One tablespoon of olive oil 3) As much coarse salt as desired Directions: 1) Wash and dry

French Toast in A Mug

2) One egg 3) One tablespoon of melted butter 4) ½ teaspoon of sugar 5) Two tablespoons of milk 6) One teaspoon of cinnamon 7) ¼ teaspoon of vanilla Directions: 1) Microwave the butter for 30 seconds and then coat the side of your mug. Add the egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and a little vanilla. Mix all of this very well. 2) Then add the cubed bread and make sure to mix well and allow the bread to soak everything up for a good minute or so. 3) Place in the microwave for a minute and thirty seconds. 4) Take out and let cool. Add as much maple syrup as desired and Enjoy!

We thought that it could taste a little better and that’s why we gave it a 3.5 out of 5. We hope that you enjoy this recipe as a decent breakfast to maybe start off your Saturday or Sunday.

Ingredients: 1) Two slices of bread and slice into cubes

Now this was pretty good but not the best of the week for the three recipes. It is a decent breakfast, and we did enjoy it.

Now, overall, I would like to thank Dr. Ashley Lear in the Humanities Department for the suggestion of the choco-

the potato well. 2) Cut the potato into thin slices and place into a bowl. 3) Add the olive oil and mix inside the bowl. 4) Lay the chips on the microwave safe plate and place a paper towel on top. Add salt on top of the chips. 5) Place in microwave for five minutes or until crispy. 6) Enjoy! We enjoyed the potato chips very much. We do recommend that you follow the directions with the olive oil because if you add too much, it will not become crispy. The chef learned the hard way that adding too much olive oil is a bad idea. It was very good, however, and I recommend as a good snack.

Andrew Bronshteyn/The Avion Newspaper Chocolate cake in a mug made with a simple ingredients and cooked in a microwave for only two minutes.

Andrew Bronshteyn/The Avion Newspaper French toast in a mug scored a solid 3.5 out of 5 jets from the trashy chef

late cake. She gave me the recipe which you can find on the Food Network’s website. For the other two recipes, we found them at the Greatist. com under the section called “Kitchn.” You can go to these websites for more recipes to try. But, for now, Trashy Chef out! See you all next week here on the Trashy Chef for more yummy recipies.

Andrew Bronshteyn/The Avion Newspaper All the ingredients needed to make chocolate cake in a mug from the comfort of your own university dorm room.

Pho Saigon: Vietnamese Cuisine Andrew Bronshteyn Webmaster You do not have to love Vietnamese food to love their menu. Pho Saigon is located on the first right after crossing the International Speedway bridge, on Pennsylvania Avenue. The atmosphere is lovely. The wait staff is very friendly and willing to help you choose your dishes. Their accents can

be quite strong if you are not good with them. When I went, I ordered three things; Jasmine Tea (hot, not iced), “Bun Cari Ga” or Curry Chicken with Vermicelli, and an added eggroll. In total, these added to a little under $16. Worth it. Whenever I go to Pho Saigon, I have trouble deciding what I am going to get. When I asked the waitress between the

two I was split between, she recommended the Bun Cari Ga. Served in a bowl, the curry chicken and noodles were on onehalf of the bowl, while the other half was like a salad. I was put off at first but was surprised when it worked very well. The vermicelli was perfectly cooked, and the curry sauce with the chicken was fantastic. As a whole, the dish was

absolutely amazing. The portions are large enough to satisfy someone who is hungry. Be warned; if you order the Traditional Pho Saigon, get the regular sized bowl unless you have a big appetite. My friends each got the large bowl of it and were unable to finish (as a side note, they agree that that dish is a four out of five). To quote our Editor-inChief, Jaclyn Wiley, “Pho

Saigon [Traditional] is a perfect storm – it has meat, noodles, and soup broth. All three of my favorite things! Even if you hate Asian food, you will love pho.” The eggrolls were small-ish, but they were packed with flavor and the sauce they came with worked very well together. The hot Jasmine Tea that I ordered was lovely; certainly not top-shelf tea but also not

something like Lipton. Pho Saigon is a wonderful restaurant, and I will certainly be going there in the future: four out of five.

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WHEN RIGHT IS WRONG By Timothy E. Parker

“DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSCIENCE/Motto: If I hear the phrase ‘mirror neurons’ I swear to God I will flip this table.”