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FAU’s faculty rip President Saunders and higher-ups in annual survey Be more transparent
By Ryan Cortes and Dylan Bouscher P. 16
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Find out where students’ complaints about cellphone reception in IVA have gone. By Lore Khazem and Lulu Ramadan
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - Ryan Cortes MANAGING EDITOR - Regina Kaza
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NEWS EDITOR - Dylan Bouscher
Students can visit a 40-year evolution of video games at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
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“Resign. Stop hiding. Resign. Stop micromanaging. Resign.”
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I still can’t hear you News
Students say their complaints about cellphone reception are being ignored By Lore Khazem and Lulu Ramadan Contributors
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t was Tuesday, Oct. 9 when Ian Dunne was sitting in the lobby at Innovation Village Apartments (IVA) South on his cellphone, frustrated by the lack of reception. “I’ve been dealing with this issue for two years now,” Dunne said. “It’s 2012, everybody needs their cellphones.” As Boca Raton House of Representatives parliamentarian, he exercised his right to propose a resolution the next day when he approached Jaclyn Broudy, Boca Raton House speaker, and voiced his concerns about cellphone reception in the dorms on campus. “I finally realized I was going to do something about it,” he said. “So, I talked to Jaclyn Broudy.” Dunne and Broudy recognized the residential students’ concerns and drafted a resolution to support the improvement of the persistent cellphone reception problem in the dorms. Dunne contacted Housing to retrieve figures about the number of students living in IVA and the number of students who have complained about the lack of cellphone reception. “I asked them for the figures on how many students were having problems with cellphone reception,” Dunne said. He did not receive a response.
The UP contacted the Department of Housing and Residential Life requesting the complaints filed with the department regarding cellphone reception and has not received a response as of press time. According to Jill Eckardt, director of Housing and Residential Life, cellphone reception is something that the Department of Housing has no control over. “Certainly students are frustrated over cell service. I hear their concerns,” Eckardt said. “There is no universal coverage for reception. That is not something we promised.” Eckardt also claimed that Housing hadn’t received any complaints from IVA residents since the release of the UP article over a month ago regarding the issues students were having with cellphone reception campus-wide. “Until we heard of the UP article, we hadn’t heard any complaints from students,” Eckardt said. IVA residents disagreed. “At the beginning of fall, I complained to the front desk in IVA. They said they were getting a new tower, but it hasn’t gotten any better,” said Jennifer Hadley, a senior exercise science major currently residing in IVA North. “I complained in the beginning of fall. [My resident advisor] told me I can complain to Housing, but it wouldn’t do me any good,” said Carly Levy, a sophomore theatre major living in IVA South. And according to Michael Scott Wilson, IVA North residential coordinator, students have gone to him with complaints. “We’ve heard complaints, not lately, but earlier in the semester,”
According to Jason Ball, AT&T created an application called “Mark the Spot” available on Apple’s app store and the Android Market that would help the carrier locate the areas that are problematic. If students download the app, they can “mark the spot” that they are having bad reception using GPS technology. AT&T uses this information to locate areas with weak reception. They can then find solutions for these areas, according to Ball. Options of the app include: Dropped Call, Failed Call Attempt, No Coverage, Data - Can’t Connect, Data Too Slow and Report Spam Text. You can also select if you’re indoors, outdoors, traveling and at home. The app also provides tips to boost cellphone reception and battery life and locates Hot Spots for Wi-Fi when reception isn’t available.
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You don’t say Resident students claim they’ve complained to the Department of Housing and Residential Life about poor cellphone reception. Housing claims it has no control over reception. Here’s what students living in Innovation Village Apartments North had to say about their cellphone reception issues:
“A lot of students are complaining, but I guess they’re not really taking action.” —Shamariah Reneau, sophomore elementary education major
“I actually get pretty good service. I live on the eighth floor, and I have Metro PCS.” —Stefanie Coutley, sophomore nursing major
“I get horrible cellphone reception. I’ve lived here since the beginning of the semester but then also, I lived on the south side last year, and it was still horrible. I haven’t complained, but I try not to be really here that much. But I haven’t complained yet.” —Sibrena Scott, junior biology major
“I have [complained about it] to the front desk, that’s it really. I just said ‘AT&T does not get any service.’” —Starr Fain, junior mathematical science major
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Wilson said. “We take our complaints to Jill [Eckardt].” “I feel like [my complaints] won’t go anywhere because I’m just one person,” said Jonathan Tellex, a sophomore psychology major living in IVA North. “I don’t think anything will ever be done.” But he’s not the only person to complain. The UP spoke to more than 10 students over the course of a single day who claimed they had filed complaints with either the resident coordinator or a resident advisor. “I feel like they’re taking our complaints lightly,” Carly Levy added. Jaclyn Broudy and Ian Dunne weren’t taking the student concerns lightly. “The newest UP talks about this issue [cellphone reception]. Boca students have an issue with this and that’s why we’re advocating for them,” Broudy said at the House meeting on Oct. 12 when the resolution was proposed. The House voted to table the resolution indefinitely at the Oct. 26 House meeting, meaning it won’t be brought up again, because the resolution was specific to only the dorms on the Boca campus. “People wanted [the resolution] to spread to the entire campus,” Broudy told the UP. “People thought we were neglecting commuter students.” Currently, according to Broudy, the House is waiting for another representative to reword the resolution to include all areas on campus.
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After a $24.7 million budget cut, FAU is leasing its suspended campus in Port St. Lucie By Dylan Bouscher News editor
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aising tuition is one way to deal with budget cuts — renting out campuses is another. When FAU absorbed a $24.7 million budget cut over the summer, administrators suspended two campuses and raised tuition 15 percent — the maximum percentage allowed — to deal with the cuts. The former Treasure Coast campus, located in Port St. Lucie, was abandoned June 29. The cuts took effect when the new fiscal year started July 1. It was June 19 when the university’s board of trustees (BOT) — FAU’s 13 highest ranking officials — voted to suspend the campus. But the university was prepared to lease the campus before that. Negotiations with to Indian River State College (IRSC), the community college sharing the campus, started in May, according to Vice President for Financial Affairs Dennis Crudele.
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“At this time, there are no contracts, leases or other agreements,” a university spokesperson told the UP when FAU suspended the campus in July. “We are only in the conversation stages right now.” FAU President Mary Jane Saunders did not confirm the campus leasing plans were final until the Oct. 18 BOT meeting. “We’re moving along that path,” Saunders said. “That’s an agreement that’s probably very close to being finalized.” Saunders is referring to a Facility Use Agreement, which becomes public record once FAU and IRSC sign it. The UP attempted to reach IRSC President Edwin Massey, but he could not be reached for comment as of press time. “It made sense to work with IRSC in meeting space needs they currently may have,” Crudele wrote the UP in an email. Back in April, the university surveyed faculty and staff to see how they felt the budget cuts should be addressed. Of the 1,275 faculty members at the time,
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over 210 recommended suspending the campus along with the Jupiter, Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach (SeaTech) campuses. Assistant professor Mustafa Berber taught environmental and geomatics engineering on the Treasure Coast campus in Port St. Lucie during the spring. “It will not be good, everything will be disrupted,” Berber told the UP in April. “We don’t know what the future holds.” When FAU suspended the Port St. Lucie campus, there were 247 students enrolled, which was less than 1 percent of the university’s total enrollment. Suspending the campus saved FAU $1.4 million, according to Crudele. But he could not say if leasing the Port St. Lucie campus meant the university would make a profit after four months of negotiations. “We are still in discussions with IRSC; any reference to revenue expectation at this point is premature,” Crudele wrote in an email.
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“Resign. Stop hiding. Resign. Stop micromanaging. Resign.” FAU faculty speak out on President Saunders after being granted anonymity in annual union survey
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ome FAU faculty changed their mind on President Mary Jane Saunders in the span of just one year. Every year, FAU’s faculty union, a
chapter of the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), doles out a survey — granting anonymity — for its faculty to leave comments on higher-ups at the university, including Saunders. Last year, 23 percent of those who participated gave Saunders an unfavorable mark. This year? 46 percent. “Really, this is the only way faculty can speak their mind without fear of retribution,” said James Tracy, a tenured FAU professor and former UFF-FAU president.
By Ryan Cortes Editor-in-Chief Dylan Bouscher News editor
Chris Robé, a tenured film professor, is the current UFF chapter president, and says one of this year’s survey comments dealt with a disconnect between faculty and administration. “Valuing faculty input has been the main, recurrent issue, faculty wanting more interaction with the administration,” Robé said. “They do need to do more for faculty, quite honestly.” However, there was a bigger complaint among
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the comments left. According to Tracy, close to 200 people usually participate in the survey. Out of this year’s 189 commenting faculty, 144 left comments on Saunders, the highest number among FAU’s
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administration, with many of them expressing disapproval with Saunders’ and her administration’s actions. A sampling of the comments faculty left for her after being asked the question: The university would be better served if President Saunders would...
Already proving to be the worst president in FAU history. Sorry to be blunt, but the reality of her administration is that she fires people who disagree with her because she can, she surrounds herself by people who fail to give her good advice because she thinks she knows everything, and is so thin-skinned that she cannot make decisions that might make her appear weak, LIKE LISTENING TO THE FACULTY.
This is the only way faculty can speak their mind without fear of retribution.
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Raise academic admission standards–FAU students are not the best and the brightest.
Stop saying everything FAU does is FOR the students when she supports canceling classes that do not have full enrollment.The very idea of canceling a class with a cap of 24 that only has 20 or 21 enrolled is ridiculous.Why don’t we just tell our students to enroll at UCF or FIU in the first place? FAU cares about the students? Saying something doesn’t make it true…. James Tracy — the former faculty union president — spoke to students about issues in higher education on Nov. 5 at a student media roundtable discussion. Photo by Ryan Murphy Saunders was unable to comment for this
In last year’s UFF story, former Dean
seems this administration is impervious to any sort
story, according to FAU’s Assistant Director of
Manjunath Pendakur was hit with negative
of criticism. It seems as if they are to a significant
Media Relations Chris Stotz. Because of this, FAU’s
comments and resigned shortly before it
degree. They screwed up the summer completely
Vice President of Communications Scott Silversten
was released. According to Tracy, former FAU
and there was no sort of apology.”
wrote a statement to the UP about the faculty
President Frank Brogan often had negative
Chris Robé had a film appreciation class in the
survey results:
comments in the UFF survey, never leading to
summer that was cancelled after the university
“President Saunders values the extraordinary
any change in his job status. In fact, Brogan
announced a $24.7 million budget cut. His class was
efforts and dedication of FAU’s distinguished
moved up and is now the chancellor of the
cancelled when FAU approved a policy requiring at
faculty. She understands the concerns raised
Florida State University System.
least 24 students register for undergraduate levels
following a difficult year and is dedicated to
When asked whether the 144 comments
working with the entire FAU community to meet
would impact Saunders, who’s the highest
all of the challenges faced by the Florida State
member of the university after the board of
University System.”
trustees, Tracy pondered.
Although Saunders told the Sun Sentinel on Oct.
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and 11 students for graduate level classes. “The policy itself was problematic but the implementation was even worse,” Robé said. The university then reopened his class a week
happen
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before the semester started.
28, “We’re very sympathetic to the faculty. They’re
administration wants to change,” he said. “And
“Other faculty were going through that too,”
being asked to do more, and we’re looking for ways
I think, in part, it has to do with the extent
Robé said. “I wasn’t the only one.” Susan Reilly, the
to reward them. It’s a difficult financial time.”
to which people are talking about this. But it
former director for the School of Communication,
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had trouble finding them. “In our faculty meetings, people were outraged.
And although Robé credits the university for
People have been outraged,” Tracy said. “I’ve been
dealing with the budget cuts, he wonders why the
here since 2002 — I haven’t seen this degree of
university wasn’t as prepared for them as schools like
frustration in faculty meetings as I’ve seen here.”
FIU, who didn’t make class cuts as severe as FAU. “That was really, a really traumatic experience for everybody — for students, for the faculty, for everybody,” he said. “That can’t happen again.”
Despite their frustration, FAU’s faculty — tenured or not, anonymous or not — expect more of the same. “The way this administration is, I mean the
“It’s passing the buck back and forth, back and
top level administration, Saunders and so-forth
forth. It’s worse than it’s ever been,” Tracy said. “I
— people who don’t play ball? They’re asked to
imagine a few years from now, unless there’s some
leave,” Tracy said. “They want people who are
changes that take place, unless the faculty really
compliant. You follow the rules and that’s it. If
challenges the administration and asks for their
you ask questions, then you’re out. And I think
removal, to seriously rethink their management, this
the deans realize that, plus the deans get three
place won’t be desirable.”
times the salary as a faculty member would get, so
Tracy and Robé both led a charge of faculty protesting last spring, all looking for answers. Many
they’re willing to just sit there and nod. And that’s essentially what they’re doing.”
Chris Robé, FAU’s faculty union president, rallied professors outside the Kenneth R. Williams Administration building on April 18 to protest the cuts made to summer classes. Photo by Christine Capozziello
The United Faculty of Florida survey this year also included faculty’s comments about higher-ups throughout FAU. What follows are excerpts of the anonymous comments left for three administrators:
The university would be better served if Interim Dean Heather Coltman, College of Arts and Letters would:
Continue to be the strong advocate for the College that she now appears to be
Actually make decisions and stick by them
Go back to the classroom
Photos courtesy of media relations The university would be better served if Provost Brenda Claiborne would:
Be fired
Resign immediately
Trust faculty to make decisions
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The university would be better served if Interim Dean Mohammad Llyas, College of Engineering would:
Become the permanent dean
Be allowed to function more freely
Continue as a regular dean
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alking into The Art of Video Games said. This is the exhibit’s first of 10 scheduled exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of stops over the next three years. Art, you are greeted with video game footage “We’re really excited we get to be the first on a loop spanning a 40-year history. stop on it and not the end stop,” said Marisa Turn the corner and the adventure begins J. Pascucci, curator of 20th Century and with 20 game consoles representing the Contemporary Art at the museum. history that is video games. Marlon Oakley, an FAU alumnus, was touring There’s everything from old school Atari the exhibit last Sunday afternoon. “I think it’s VCS games to the latest PlayStation 3 releases. excellent. I think it really shows diversity of From now until Jan. 13, 2013, old and new games and how it’s evolved over time, as well gamers alike can come visit this interactive as the different nuances that are in games,” he exhibit on the history of video games at the said. Boca Raton Museum of Art located in Mizner Five different interactive games — Pac-Man, Park, only 2.5 miles away from FAU’s Boca Super Mario Bros.,The Secret of Monkey Island, campus. Students with a valid student ID can view the Art of Video Games exhibit, first seen at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C, for only $5.00. The exhibit is Chris Melissinos’ brainchild. Melissinos is the creator and guest curator for The Art of Video Games exhibit. He has been writing, programming and working with video games his whole life. The History of Game Consoles. Each of the 20 game consoles on “I always believed that display show four concepts in video games: action, target, adventure, video games were more and tactics and how they evolved throughout the years. than what many people believed them to be,” he Page designed by Chase Kennedy Continued on page 22
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Fallout 3 concept Sketches, along with concept art and illustrations for World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings, and Metal Gear Solid 4, on display at The Art of Video Game exhibit at The Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park.
Myst and Flower — chosen by Melissinos himself, are available to play in the exhibit. These games display how graphics have changed throughout the years and range from puzzle games to arcade games. Father and son gamers Scott and Ben Cooper got to compare the different gamer generations. “It is pretty neat to be here and see all the games from the past and the kids are kind of into it,” said father Scott Cooper. “I think he’ll [Ben] have a better appreciation for it and all the hard work and math and science that goes into creating this work of art.” Ben likes playing Halo and Madden and tried out the “old school games” like Pac-Man at the exhibit. “Well, it’s kind of weird because it’s all fuzzy and the graphics now are so much better,” said 10-year-old Ben Cooper. “I’m happy that there are better graphics.” At the beginning of the exhibit, almost unnoticed next to the giant screen of flashing lights and video games, is a message to visitors. The Three Voices: Artist, Game, and Player are, “essentially what this video game exhibit is trying to convey,” Melissinos said. It explains that all three, artist, game and player, are all connected. Like the Holy Trinity, one could not exist without the other. The message mentions video games are more than shooter games or fancy graphics. It says they are the medium an artist uses to convey his or her story. They are a world created for the player to interact with and manipulate. The exhibit continues until Jan. 13, 2013 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park. Cost is $5.00 for students and $10.00 for everyone else. The exhibit is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Original Atari VCS game system, one of 20 on display at The Art of Video Game exhibit. Two-thirds of all game console on display are a part of Melissinos’ personal collection.
Choose your weapon “What is your favorite game console?” Zach Pollock, freshman commercial music major: “It would have to be PlayStation 2 because I love RPGs [Role Playing Games] and RPGs are quite abundant on the PS2.”
Rachel Steele, freshman music education major: “I don’t know much about game consoles but I think my favorite would be GameCube because that’s the only thing I can play Super Smash Brothers on.”
Thomas Tran, sophomore biology major: “Xbox for its versatility and the way the controller works is better for your grip.”
Jose Suarez, freshman psychology major: “Xbox 360 because the games are better than PS3.”
Chris Remus, sophomore criminology major: “Xbox 360 because it’s simple, and I think it’s easy to navigate compared to a lot of other systems out there now.”
Logan Justin, senior criminal justice major: “Right now, it is the Xbox 360 because I’m obsessed with Call of Duty and Nazi Zombies.”
Amanda Beal, junior biology major: Chris Melissions signs a book he co-wrote with Patrick O’Rourke about the exhibit for fans during the press tour on Friday Nov. 2.
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“That’s a hard one. I like them all. Xbox 360 though because most of my friends have them and I like playing with my friends.”
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Student Government Newsletter COMPLETED PROJECTS FAU Shuttle Bus GPS
SG has equipped the FAU Shuttle Busses with a real time GPS system. Visit faumobile.etaspot.net on your phone, computer, or tablet to see when the next shuttle bus will be at your location. No more long waits or missed busses again!
Debate Watch Party On Oct. 22nd, SG along with RSA, SAVI, Program Board and the Division of Student Affairs opened the gates of our new stadium to students to watch the last Presidential Debate being hosted by hometown rival, Lynn University. Students were allowed to bring blankets and pillows to lie out on the field and watch the debate. The event was a huge success and caught national attention.
Turbo Vote Student Government as paired with Turbo Vote to provide students with the opportunity to register to vote and request absentee ballots. Over 600 students have used this free service.
Relocation of The Rats Mouth As many are well aware, the location of The Rats Mouth was relocated to the front of the Stadium! We hope everyone has liked the change and that it has helped enhance your game day experience. GO OWLS!
Constitution Revision
The Student Government constitution underwent a revision this year due to campus closings and various other concerns. The new constitution has been completed and approved. A copy can be found online on the SG website.
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Current Project Board 24 Hour Tailgate the FIU game Tailgate n’ and donate to a cause at the same time! Beginning Donate Nov. 15th at 8pm and running till game time on Nov. 16th at 8pm. Owl Night The Owl Night Study center will be undergoing Study Renovations renovations. Keep a look out after the New Year! Historical Sight Plaques
SG has dedicated three historical sights to the visits of historical figures: Barack Obama, Lyndon B. Johnson and Howard Schnellenberger.
SG Website The SG Website is Renovation undergoing a complete overhaul. Stay tuned for the new look after the New Year.
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Geekin’ out Features
FAU to host Florida Geek Fest convention By Annalise Wershoven Contributor
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heers, whistles and yells erupt from the crowd as Tony Stark steps onto the red carpet. Flashbulbs light up as he waves to FAU students. Then, Batman silently strides into the Grand Palm Room. An army of clone troopers parts as Darth Vader himself steps menacingly forward. Students will see this and more at Florida Geek Fest, FAU’s first comic convention, taking place on the Boca campus Nov. 18. Richard “Gonzo” Soligny, self-proclaimed king of the geeks, is a nonstudent bringing the convention to FAU. Geek Fest is free to any students with a valid student ID from their university, and $6 for nonstudents. The event will feature 35 vendors, including artists, actors, comic book shop owners, card game tournaments for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, and a costume contest with over $1,000 in cash and prizes. “I want to bring what everyone else brings but bring it harder, bring it better, bring it more entertaining,” Gonzo said. He’s referring to other comic conventions, such as the well-known San Diego Comic-Con and Florida Supercon. “I’ve seen what they bring to the table. And I know that I can do better.” Geek Fest is the first time a convention like this has come to a Florida university. “This is the most lucrative costume contest short of Comic-Con,” Gonzo said. He added that the top three winners will also receive custom-made Iron Man helmets courtesy of Hangar 18 Props, a replica designer studio. The idea for Geek Fest Florida originated after Gonzo’s second visit to Florida Supercon, a four day comic convention held in Miami, where he realized the convention had mostly college students. He noticed that the age demographic was around 16 to 26, and because of how much it cost, many other college students didn’t have the opportunity to go. “It is an opportunity for students to experience this type of convention without having to travel or spend money on admission,” said Student Union Director Larry Faerman. According to Faerman, the projected attendance is between 200 to 300 Page designed by Chase Kennedy
Darth Vader and the stormtroopers of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming organization, will make their presence known at FAU’s GeekFest on Nov. 18. Photo courtesy of the 501st Legion
FAU students, plus outside guests. Gonzo expects approximately 1,000 people will attend. “FAU is the starting point,” Gonzo said. “My goal is to bring Geek Fest to colleges all over Florida.” Although the event “Gonzo” starts at 10 a.m., Richard Soligny is a nonstudent Gonzo says Tony bringing the first comic Stark and Lord Vader convention at a Florida will make their red university to FAU’s Palm Room this carpet entrance at Grand Sunday. Photo taken by noon. Michelle Friswell “I believe it will be popular both to students who have attended similar events and have enjoyed them,” Faerman said, “as well as students who are curious as to what this type of event is.” “The goal with Geek Fest is always going to be the unexpected,” Gonzo said. “There is always surprise.” Students who show up to GeekFest in costumes have a chance to win $1,000 in prizes. Others can purchase props for costumes from vendors at the convention, as well as comics, video games, and other geek culture essentials. For more information about the costume contest and vendors, scan the QR code:
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Sports
Time to shine Senior point forward Breana Turner is ready to bounce back from last season’s ACL injury By Michelle Simon Contributor
A Senior forward Breana Turner missed all of last season after tearing her ACL Photo by Ryan Murphy
“It’s my senior season, this can’t be happening to me.”
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normal practice session last season turned into a nightmare for fifth year Owls point forward Breana Turner. Nine months later, she stands in line at Dunkin’ Donuts to order glazed Munchkins, recalling the agonizing moments that led to a painful knee injury that sidelined her for the entire season. Early into the eighth practice session, Turner tried to make a break to the basket for a layup on a one-on-one situation. Instead of finishing the easy shot, she instead landed on her knee in an awkward position. Seconds later, Turner screamed in sheer pain as she layed helpless on the court. “I actually heard it pop. That’s when I knew something was wrong with my knee,” Turner said. “[I thought to myself ] ‘It’s my senior season, this can’t be happening to me.’” Turner, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, had yet another major obstacle to overcome in tearing her anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus — knee cartilage. According to Tarek Souryal, a physician at the Texas Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Group, the ACL is one of four main ligaments in the knee and is the primary stabilizer. “It's the smallest of the four, but it serves the most important function in stabilizing the knee for rotational movement,” Souryal said. “When you cut to change direction, that's when the ACL comes into play.”
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Subsequently, she retained another season on her scholarship due to a medical hardship leave. With months after months of recovery time, all eyes are set on Turner to see if she will be able return in full form prior-injury for her fifth and final year as a Lady Owl. One of her teammates, junior forward Chenise Miller, is looking forward to seeing Turner return to the courts after the unexpected hiatus. “I haven’t got a chance to play with her,” Miller said. “So I’m really excited for the season.”
Road to FAU
Turner’s journey to FAU began as a young tomboy growing up in New Orleans, La. She tried her hand at a combination of sports like softball and track, but it wasn’t until she was introduced by her older brother to basketball that she knew it would capture her heart. “I fell in love with it, and it became my passion,” Turner said. Turner looked up to her brother and realized if she wanted to become a good basketball player, she had to go through him first. “I always wanted to beat my brother,” Turner said. “So I always wanted to get better and better and that [motivated] me.” Turner found herself using the motivation once derived from competitive pick-up games on the neighborhood courts with her brother as the common theme for what was to come. When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, it devastated Turner. The aftermath forced her to relocate hundred of miles west of home to Katy, Texas — a little town outside of Houston.
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She became disconnected with her family and everything she knew back home due to the severe aftermath of the hurricane. Four months after having difficulty adjusting to life in Katy, Turner moved back home in her junior year of high school, but when she returned home it wasn’t the same way she had left it. “You can go in parts of the city and see the lines and the X’s of homes where people died,” Turner said. “It is just depressing.” Turner, however, didn’t allow this to set her back. During her senior season at De La Salle High School, she played so well she had a number of colleges recruiting her. University of New Orleans, Tulane, South Alabama, University of Louisiana-Lafayette among countless other schools, including Sun Belt conference schools, were on the recruiting trail. However, it was Turner’s high school coaches and trainer who convinced Chancellor Dugan, then head coach at FAU, to watch her play. It was Dugan’s consistent recruiting effort that played a crucial role in Turner deciding to spend her basketball career at FAU. “Ever since Dugan [scouted me, FAU] has been to every last one of my high school and AAU games,” Turner said. “No other coach has done that.”
Roadblock
For the whole season, Turner could only watch, cheering on her teammates as she wore a boot. “I was very depressed,” said Turner. “I’ve never in my whole life went a year without playing basketball.” It was this season when Turner had to truly push herself to not quit basketball. “Traveling with the team and seeing them play, but not playing with them,” Turner said of her biggest frustration. “I’m thankful that I was
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Turner is back at practice after overcoming her injury. FAU’s new head coach, Kellie Lewis-Jay, is leaning on the senior. “She knows what it takes,” Lewis-Jay said. able to travel with my team, especially to see Terri [Stamps] because I came in with Terri and we were supposed to go out together.”
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Turner will have a new head coach to impress this season. Turner is trying to regain her old form to earn a consistent role in head coach Kellie Lewis-Jay’s rotation. Turner already has some things working in her favor. “She’s got the most experience on the team, she knows the conference,” LewisJay said. “She knows what it takes.” Now, Turner is back fully recovered and has one clear team goal in mind as she embarks on her final stint at FAU. “I just want to win the Sun Belt [Conference] Championship before I leave here,” Turner said. “I just want to win this year. That’s all. I just want to win.”
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