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Vol. 12 Issue 8

Later, Luda Ludacris postponed his FAU debut by 26 days. The UP found out why, how it could have been avoided, -8- and more ...

The Boca campus gets a dance floor and a rooftop garden.

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NEWS Obsolete pieces of computer technology from the last few decades adorn the wall of the main lobby of the new College of Engineering and Computer Science building. Orlando-based artist Jefre of jefre.org came up with the idea to recycle old computer parts, spray-paint them white and decorate the wall.

university press October 12, 2010 Editor-in-chief Karla Bowsher

WEB editor Tyler Krome Copy DESK CHIEF Ricky Michalski SPORTS EDITOR Franco Panizo Business Manager Chris Persaud Entertainment Editor Briana Bramm Listings Editor Diana Burgos PHOTO Editor Liz Dzuro ART DIRECTOR Mariam Aldhahi OWL NEWS TV Editor Karen “Kat” Herisse senior Reporters Brandon Ballenger Monica Ruiz

Engineering a building Greenest academic building in Florida opens at FAU CHRIS PERSAUD BUSINESS MANAGER A Nintendo Wii, a plasma TV and exposed piping: These are but a few things students in the new College of Engineering and Computer Science will have priority access to in November. It will be the first academic building in the state to be certified platinum by the Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design program — a national program that rates buildings on their energy consumption and environmental impact. It is the highest level of certification that LEED awards.

In addition, the building features wallmounted panels outside the main systems room that, according to the building’s architect, Robert Thomas, allow students to see what each piece of energy-related equipment is, what it does, and what its condition is. “This really is a teaching space for the students,” Thomas said. Junior computer science major Jason Immerblum agrees. “The most interesting parts of the new building are the engineering displays because they allow everyone to see advanced technologies in action.”

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Student space, cubed

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According to FAU project manager E. Henry Kraft, the new building will use half the electricity of an “average” FAU building like the S.E. Wimberly Library or the Indian River Towers building. It saves energy through many means including harnessing solar energy, using rainwater to water greenery, and making sure sunlight can penetrate most of the building instead of keeping the lights on. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is on Nov. 5, and classes will be held inside the building beginning in spring 2011, according to Karl Stevens, dean of the college.

The garden outside the fifth floor of the new College of Engineering and Computer Science building features an irrigation system that collects and recycles the drippings from air conditioners. The system is part of the reason the building was certified platinum by the LEED program — the highest rating possible for a building.

The student area in the front of the building, known as the Cube, will feature computers for students to use, private suites for teams of students to reserve, a Wii, and a plasma TV. “They wanted a ping-pong table and we said, ‘Nah, I don’t think so.’ We’ll give them a Wii,” said Stevens. In addition, students can enjoy a dance floor, which was requested by Dean Karl Stevens. “I wanted a building that we could have fun in as well as we could work hard,” said Stevens on the origins of the idea of a dance floor, which came about due to requests from students to get married on campus. “Students come here and they meet somebody and they’d like to get married here on campus. And there’s really no place to hold a function like that. They will be able to do that in that new building.” Students who look up at the ceiling will also notice piping that was left intentionally exposed. According to project manager E. Henry Kraft, the pipes are color-coded so that students will know what is flowing through each pipe. On the floor beneath, there is a food service area with space for any students’ bands that may want to play or practice, said Stevens.

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Why it’s the greenest on campus These measures not only helped the building achieve platinum certification in the LEED program, but also help the building cut electricity consumption to half that of an “average” building on campus, like the S.E. Wimberly Library:

- Most places in the building can be illuminated by sunlight. In order to achieve this, the building uses windows where other buildings use walls. During a sunny day, most places can be adequately illuminated without turning on a light. - The window glass does not let heat into the building. This saves on air conditioning costs. - The building has a rooftop garden, which is watered not by fresh water, but by recycled air-conditioner drippings. The drippings are collected and then pumped into the sprinklers. - Water is heated by the sun, rather than by gas or electricity. - The building features solar panels, so it gets a portion of its energy from the sun. People in the building will be able to monitor the conditions of the solar panels on 75-inch monitors mounted on walls. Four percent of electricity provided to the building will be from the sun. - Rooms are cooled not through displacing hot air with cold air using a central air conditioner, but through cold water in pipes running throughout the building, saving on cooling costs. - Even the elevators have been designed to save electricity. As an elevator goes down, the electric motor becomes a generator, recharging the elevator. [Sources: FAU project manager E. Henry Kraft; Leo A Daly Principal of Science and Technology Robert J. Thomas]

President Saunders observes the different pipes in the utility room of the new College of Engineering and Computer Science building. Several areas of the building, including the main student area known as the Cube, feature deliberately exposed piping. Pipes are color-coded based on what runs through them so that students can observe parts of how the building operates.

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In Lebanon, Inon, an Israeli soldier, heard cries for help while on patrol. He and his squad-mates rushed to find a wounded woman wired to an explosive device. He will be coming to the Boca campus to share his experiences. On Oct. 14, Lior and Inon, Israeli Defense Force soldiers, will talk about their time serving in the Israeli military and take questions from students. This event is put on by StandWithUs, a nonprofit Israeli education organization. Hillel, a national organization that caters to Jewish student life, has sponsored the event in an attempt to provide an alternate view of current global events. “We’re trying the keep politics out of it, we’re trying to go for their experiences as soldiers,” said Brittany Faracchio, a junior Jewish studies major. Brittany is also the president of Students for Israel at FAU. “A lot of technology we use in America comes

from Israel … if something were to happen to Israel we’d be a lost country,” Faracchio said, refering to America’s reliance on Israel’s technology, communications, and biological research and products. “The importance of bringing these particular soldiers is that what you hear on the news … you never hear the real story,” said Brandey Edelson, director of Jewish life at Hillel. The soldiers will provide firsthand accounts of modern war and another perspective on the Israeli military. The soldiers’ visit will be an objective view on recent events designed “to give [students] our own hand of the story,” said Inon. Israel is a nation that has experienced violence from many terrorist and government organizations. The event at FAU will provide first-hand accounts from individuals who grew up in Israel and served in its military.

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THE WAIT IS OVER Groundbreaking of on-campus stadium set to take place Oct. 15 to Angelos, more than 115 athletes from all sports departments are also expected to be in attendance. “This will be a groundbreaking celebration that a lot of people will feel connected to, including alumni,” said Angelos. According to Angelos, the stadium concept has been talked about since 2005. Besides football, new stadium will also open the opportunity for FAU to become a hot spot for other events. “The possibilities of utilizing the stadium are endless,” said Ayden Maher. “Hopefully we will host other venues.”

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The groundbreaking of FAU’s $62 million, 30,000-seat stadium is finally upon us. After months of wondering whether the stadium funding would be approved, the groundbreaking event will happen on Oct. 15. According to athletic director Craig Angelos, this event is going to have a major effect on the university, representing more than just a new infrastructure. “I am so excited with what is happening. It is going to be the catalyst that will change FAU’s perception, making it go from a

commuter school to a traditional university,” said Schnellenberger. Angelos also made his ultimate goal clear, stating that he wants the stadium to make FAU a “firstchoice school where we attract better athletes.” At the event, there will be a traditional turning of the dirt, a special kickoff, a tailgate party and refreshments. The football team, along with the cheerleaders, will be walking down the Breezeway with the band, which will play special songs in honor of the event. Coaches, alumni and board members will be attending, including President Mary J. Saunders, Angelos and Schnellenberger. According

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PHILICIA DOUGLAS CONTRIBUTOR

A close look at the industry that allowed an act to simply not show up

Illustrations by Adam Sheetz

Gideon Grudo Managing Editor

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FAU’s contract with Ludacris was not even finalized when the rapper pushed back his Oct. 15 appearance to attend a photo shoot for a Fast and the Furious movie. A local, professional promoter and a student promoter from the University of Florida both agree: Flyers should not have been made until the contract was done. Nonetheless, in mid-September, FAU’s hallways, bulletin boards and Breezeway began getting hammered by flyers boasting the 2010 Freaker’s Ball, featuring Ludacris. The annual, student-produced concert would have kicked off Homecoming on Oct. 15. But on Sept. 28, FAU’s Student Government Program Board, which plans events for the Boca campus, got word that Ludacris couldn’t make it. “It’s devastating and you’re like, ‘Oh, my God, what are we gonna do?’ and you sulk about it and then, an hour later, you figure it out, which is what we did,” said Alicia Keating, the adviser to Program Board. “If we’re devastated and we’re like, ‘Yeah, this really sucks, this is terrible,’ then how is anyone else gonna be excited?” Students must have still been excited, though, since a week after the cancellation, ticket sales rose by nearly 100. As of press time, 599 tickets have been sold or handed out, bringing in around $5,530,

according to Michele Perkins, director of Student Involvement and Leadership. Craig Hammon, the marketing director for Revolution Live, a Fort Lauderdale concert venue, said this is common. “I have shows cancel all the time,” he said. “It’s a bad deal, specifically from a university’s standpoint, where people are excited for the show.” But Hammon also pointed out that promoting a show before the contract is final is a bad idea. “Even if there’s wind of a show coming my way, or if I see a show on my calendar that they say is confirmed, I won’t lift a finger until I see it confirmed when I receive the contract,” he said. “The contract is my starting point.” UF student Adam Hewko is in charge of making sure all events run smoothly for UF’s Student Government Productions. “It’s not too smart to start flyering or spending any money as a promoter before the contract is finalized,” Hewko said. “That way you don’t get burned.” So FAU got burned, but not before a little more than $4,000 was brought in through ticket sales. According to Alicia Keating, this is just how things get done at FAU. “Traditionally, we’ll have posters printed before the contract’s done, for concerts,” she said. Keating explained that Program Board had agreed with Ludacris on the concert date with a contract, but it was just a draft and still going through changes when Ludacris’ people called with the bad news. “It’s not necessarily that we were disagreeing on things, it’s just coming to a mutual agreement with language,” Keating said, explaining that in some instances something as trivial as changing “FAU” to the “state of Florida” became an issue. When FAU got burned, so did some students, like Samantha Mellman, a junior communication major, who had bought two $10 tickets in mid-September. “I feel like — this might be harsh to say — it’s like being lied to. I thought it was going to be next weekend and then they’re like, ‘Oh, no, it’s going to be a month later,’ when I can’t go,” she said. “That pissed me off.” Mellman’s friend Jackie Skevin, a junior political

science major, fared better after the date changed. “I personally was really happy because I wasn’t able to go the original date,” she said. “This could be one of the biggest events of the year.” Mellman, like all students who bought tickets before the date-change, have three options, according to an announcement that went out from Program Board on Sept. 30: Students can use their tickets to go to the rescheduled Nov. 10 concert, exchange them for new tickets with the new date, or students can get a full refund on their tickets. Adam Hewko said UF would have taken similar action, observing that “those sound like pretty good options. You’re not burning the students who bought tickets.” Craig Hammon pointed out that when a cancellation like this occurs, students aren’t the only ones who suffer. “Everything that you spent, all the money put down, all the marketing, all the time advertising, that’s all basically gone,” he said. “You cannot recoup those expenses.” But Program Board didn’t face that big of a loss, according to Alicia Keating, who said that only $150 was spent on promotions so far, as Ludacris had sent pre-designed flyers — all FAU had to do was insert the date. And Program Board didn’t mind footing this bill before the contract was finalized, as it’s quite small in relation to the $100,000 budget of the production. According to Keating, with an estimate of $6,000 on the production and $10,000 on security, the flyers only take up a small fraction of the funds. The biggest bill, however, was Ludacris’ pricetag. When Hammon heard that it was, according to the most recent version of the contract, $75,000, he laughed. “You’re kidding me. I wouldn’t book him for anything near that. Probably the highest we’d ever go in for Luda — and I’m a fan of Luda — I’d probably go in at $40,000 to 45 at the very max,”

he said. “You could have gotten Rick Ross, who’s a little bit of a hotter artist right now, with his new release, for $45,000.” Hammon was referring to the rapper who recently released the single “Live Fast, Die Young,” which featured and was produced by Kanye West. Adam Hewko, experienced in booking big artists (UF showcased Bob Dylan on the weekend of Oct. 9), explained that a high price is expected. A tour manager judges the price of an artist based on whether the venue is for-profit, nonprofit or a university, according to Hewko. “If you’re a school then they know it’s not your money,” he said. “They know it’s student money so they can up-charge you the 20 to 30 thousand dollars than what the artist is really worth.” Hammon maintained that Ludacris’ compensation was a result of bad haggling: “Sounds as if they should have beat ‘em up over the rates a little more.” Based on a recent but not final version of his contract, FAU estimated that student tickets would foot $36,000 of the bill. Alicia Keating said that now the estimate has dropped considerably, to around $20,000, which leaves the remaining 50 large to be plucked out of activities and services fees, or A&S fees — the money that students pay into Student Government each semester. Keating said that last year’s Freaker’s Ball, which featured Miami artist Pitbull, cost around $45,000, and is not surprised by Ludacris’ price. “He’s getting paid more, he’s a bigger artist,” she said. “We were hoping he would bring in a bigger crowd. That was our goal in getting a bigger artist.” And a bigger artist means looser rules, especially when it comes to contracts, according to Bobby Peterson, Program Board’s director. “When you’re dealing with artists like Ludacris, he can say that he’ll be there but he can still cancel, even after the contract is finalized,” adding that if this happens, a venue will usually not do anything about it so as not to burn a bridge with the artist. Craig Hammon said that the danger of artists’ cancellations grows with specific genres. “I hate to say it, but when it comes to hip hop, you have to be very careful. They find themselves being pulled in a lot of different directions and they generally do the bigger, better deal,” he said. “He had to make the decision and the decision was either money and let these people down or the movie.” The entertainment business is a risky business, according to Hammon. “Sometimes, you gotta pull the trigger and hopefully make people happy,” he said. “It’s better if he cancels and resets than have him perform and not be the happiest Ludacris he can be or bring some kind of bad vibe to the crowd.”

Artists have needs Rapper requests booze and protection Ludacris asked FAU for liquor and condoms. Those are just a few of the items he requested in his hospitality rider, the part of his contract that lists the concessions an artist requests from a venue. While Student Government’s Program Board, which is responsible for Ludacris’ concert, crossed out those items, refusing to provide them, they left the Snapple, the batteries, the T-shirts and the shea butter. Alicia Keating, adviser to Program Board, said that some items were unnecessary, like the requested box of condoms. “I cross out things that I don’t think we need to provide. We are constantly analyzed for purchasing things, we’re audited all the time,” she said. “I imagine a day when the UP is requesting a public record on things that we’re purchasing and we’re purchasing alcohol and condoms for Ludacris and my name is associated with that.” Craig Hammon, the marketing director for Revolution Live, a Fort Lauderdale music venue, said that there’s nothing wrong with the request. “You wanna be cool with him, condoms are fine. That means he’s gonna have a good time while he’s on property and that’s always good.” Asked if he thinks Ludacris was planning on using the condoms on FAU property, Hammon said, “Ideally, I’m sure that’s his plan. Obviously, they better be of age,” adding, “You don’t know what he’s gonna do. He might be leaving your event and going to Miami for the night or the Hard Rock, for example.” Keating said that, while she wouldn’t agree to purchase the condoms through Program Board, she would definitely send someone to the Today and Beyond Wellness Center to fetch some condoms for the rapper. “We should applaud them for being safe,” she said. “We want to make sure our artists are as comfortable as possible.” Hammon found the solution satisfactory. “That’s a great way around it. He’s happy. You’re happy,” he said.

“You might as well throw in some lube and some fun stuff, too — make him smile.” These are some of the naughty items that Ludacris requested of FAU but was refused: • 1 box of Trojan Magnum condoms • 2 bottles of Grey Goose vodka • 2 bottles of Conjure Cognac brandy • 2 bottles of Patron Silver tequila • 1 bottle of red wine (merlot or cabernet) • 1 bottle of white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc) [Source: recent but not final version of the contract between Ludacris and FAU]

Electric substitute

He’ll be back

FAU replaces Ludacris Students who are still interested in going out on Oct. 15 have another option: • What: Electric Hoot, a dubstep-style music festival • When: Friday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

What to do if you bought a ticket already or want one Students who already bought tickets to the original Oct. 15 Freaker’s Ball can either return them for a full refund or exchange them for new tickets. To do so, students can contact the Student Involvement and Leadership Office at (561) 297.3735 or e-mail Program Board at programboard@ fau.edu. Students who haven’t bought tickets yet:

• Who: DJ Lara, DJ Deep Therapy and two surprise DJs

• What: Freaker’s Ball 2010, featuring Ludacris

• Where: Live Oak Pavilion (in back of the Student Union)

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.

• How Much: free The event will be put up by Program Board and Hoot/Wisdom Recordings, FAU’s student-run record label, which will be releasing its compOwlation on Nov. 5. Artists on the album will include Bladesong, Danny B, Marcus Banks, SirVeza, Fireside Prophets, Bell Tower Falls, Equatorial Christmas, Juan Matamoros, GST, Alejandro Sanchez and James Cunningham. To learn more about the event and the new album, contact Francesca Velasquez at (954) 639-1524 or by e-mail at cesca_ve@fau.edu.

• Where: Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium in the Student Union on the Boca campus • How much: Through Nov. 5: $10 for students and $25 for general public and after Nov. 5: $25 for students and $35 for general public To purchase, students must go to the Student Union Box Office and present a valid Owl Card. The general public can purchase online at www.fauevents.com or call (800) 564-9539.

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luda, come back

feature

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FAU wide receiver Avery Holley (#1) and defensive back Treon Howard (#19) chase down ULM quarterback Zach Rhodes (#4) on a 56-yard fake punt to pass against the Owls during Saturday’s game in Monroe. The Owls’ 20-17 loss against the Warhawks drops them to 1-3 this season. The Owls will travel to Arkansas State next on Saturday, Oct. 23 to face the Red Wolves.

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Franco Panizo Sports Editor

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Monroe, La. — Nearly an hour after FAU’s game against ULM, head coach Howard Schnellenberger leaned against a barricade near the field at an empty Malone Stadium talking on a cell phone. It didn’t matter who he was talking to. The message he was likely relaying was that FAU lost — again. The Owls (1-4, 0-2) dropped their fourth consecutive game of the season on Saturday, Oct. 9, falling to its Sun Belt Conference foes, the ULM Warhawks, 20-17, in a game the Owls should and could have won. Having trailed 12-0 after an uninspiring performance in the first half, FAU rallied in the second half through a pair of Alfred Morris touchdown runs to take its first lead since a 7-0 advantage over North Texas on Sept. 25. The Owls failed to close the game out, however, as a late fumble by quarterback Jeff Van Camp gifted ULM one more chance to pull out a victory. “I mishandled the snap,” said Van Camp, who finished the day 13-26 for 141 yards with an interception and two sacks, one of which was a safety. “It was my fault.” The Warhawks took advantage of that opportunity, and with 2:43 left to play, running back Jyruss Edwards ran up the middle for 5 yards and the game-winning score. “They executed,” said cornerback Tavious Polo, who returned to the field from a one-game suspension for promoting an off-campus party on a flyer. “They was ready on the last drive. They came out wanting to win the game on the last drive.” It was that last drive by ULM that will largely

Tough times

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FAU drops fourth consecutive decision after late blunder erases comeback effort overshadow some of FAU’s positives, positives that include the defense’s ability to continue to force turnovers — a major change from last season — as the unit had a timely interception by Polo and a fumble recovery by defensive end Cory Henry. Another positive facet for FAU was its ability to effectively establish the run. For the first time since week one, Morris was able to rush for more than 100 yards. He alone accounted for 153 yards on 30 carries. Those two aspects are reasons why this loss is even tougher to swallow for FAU. “Losing the game like we lost it is inexcusable,” said Schnellenberger. “We’ve got to learn how to maintain possession of the football, and then if we for some reason lose it, we have to be able to stop [opposing teams].” The Owls also need to find answers for some of their other troubling habits. Shooting themselves in the foot with bonehead plays, such as an illegal procedure on a punt in the third quarter that negated a ULM muff and FAU recovery inside the five-yard line, need to be weeded out. FAU also could use having another threat in its aerial assault. Wide receiver Lester Jean has proven he has the ability to make big plays, but with defenses doublecovering him, the Owls need someone else to help the offense move the chains. It doesn’t look like the current batch of starters, such as tight end Rob Housler and wideout Avery Holley, have enough ability or consistency to accomplish this, so FAU may need to start looking at some of its backups as possible solutions. Aside from magnifying the team’s problems, this loss

not only marked FAU’s second defeat in two games in conference play — against two of the weaker teams, mind you — it also essentially made the remaining seven mustwins for the Owls. “We’ve got to go back to the drawing board,” said Polo. “We’ve got to work harder than we ever worked before. We can’t let no more games slip past. We’re 0-2 in the conference, and Troy right now is looking like the frontrunner. We can’t lose anymore.” Not losing is a pretty tall order to ask of a team that still has to face Texas and Sun Belt powerhouse Troy. But that is the situation FAU has found itself in after another, almost traditional, slow start to the season. The bright side for FAU is that it has two weeks to prepare for its next game (next week is the Owls’ second bye week) on Oct. 23 against Arkansas State before hosting rival FIU at Lockhart Stadium for the Shula Bowl. Both fixtures are Sun Belt match-ups, and should the Owls come away with two wins, the chance of salvaging the season will improve slightly. “We’ve been through some much more trying times than this, and it is believing in each other and holding the core values in place,” said Schnellenberger about how the team must respond mentally if it is to be successful. The first step in making that happen will require Schnellenberger to soak up every second of practice time from now until the game at ASU Stadium in Arkansas in two weeks. Failure to do so will likely result in him having to make another phone call explaining yet another loss.

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LISTINGS

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Not just a resume bonus! Learn about various scholarships, internships, and volunteering and job opportunities available to you through your membership. The meeting will be held on Oct. 20 in the Live Oak Pavilion starting at 5 p.m. For more info, contact Micheleine Elanus at melanus@fau.edu.

‘FAU Film Club’ … take one (clack) … action! Do you love making, acting in, producing or watching films? If film is your passion, then you need to start coming to this club’s meetings, which are Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. in the Queen Palm Room on the Boca campus, on a regular basis! Meet others like yourself and maybe make

Not afraid of a dentist’s drill or Novocain shot? Do you dream of a career that allows you to restore brilliant and captivating smiles? The Pre-Dental Society is the right place for aspiring dentists. Gain some valuable insight, friends and possibly future business partners. Meetings are Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Union Palmetto Palm Room on the Boca campus. For more info, contact Caroline Truong at ctruong1@fau.edu.

‘Don’t stop till you get enough … keep on … ’ Dare to be bold as you take the microphone during karaoke night at Coyote Jack’s in the Student Union on the Boca

campus. Yes, you’re welcome to attempt your Bee Gees, Cher, Madonna and Michael Jackson. The fun starts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 13. Take the satisfaction of knowing that laughing at yourself is priceless — and when that doesn’t, work there’s always laughing at your fellow karaoke singers. For more information, contact Randale Nunley at rnunley@fau.edu.

Get off campus Volunteer to be a lacrosse coach. Whether you’re a lacrosse aficionado or you’ve just played the game, your knowledge and experience are much appreciated by Boca Jets Lacrosse. Volunteer to coach either the boy’s or girl’s team. Help others improve their game and get a workout while doing it. Either way, it’s a win-win. For more info, contact Brian Clinton at (561) 866-5995 or visit www. bocajetslacrosse.com.

Red’s bulletproof Her tunes and lyrics are catchy, her hair matches her fiery attitude, her name is — appropriately — La Roux, and she’s coming to Fort Lauderdale’s Culture Room on Nov. 1. Come and listen to the unusually addictive mix of pop, ’80s and electronica music. Dare to be bold. For more info, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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You’ve undoubtedly had their tracks stuck in your head after watching some catchy new video game commercial. Or maybe just from listening to Massive Attack’s “Teardrop� from the opening sequence to House. Maybe you first got a taste when you heard Thievery Corporation’s “The Forgotten People� on HBO’s True Blood. Their haunting songs and melodies will be echoing through the stage of Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater on Oct. 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets or info, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Get a gig Cracker Barrel Cashiers in demand! If you have a flexible schedule, good verbal skills and are energetic, then apply to Cracker Barrel. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Partand full-time positions are available. To apply or for more info, visit www.snagajob.com.

Flash back to the time when you were a kid in a toy store — didn’t you wish you lived there? Now you can work there! Toys “R� Us is looking to hire new personnel for positions ranging from management to customer service. Live out the ultimate kid dream and get paid for it. To apply, visit www2.toysrus.com/careers.

It means “Circus of Horrors.â€? Imported from Spain, its mission is to bring terror to Miami’s James L. Knight Center from Oct. 8 to 17. Are you one of those unfortunate people with a clown phobia? On the bright side, the elaborate acrobatics from terrifying ghosts, ghouls, witches and the like will surely distract you ‌ from that creepy joker that’s just staring at you. The search for a scare is over, if you can handle what you’ve found. For more information, visit events.pbpulse.com.

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If you’re a full-time undergraduate with at least a 2.75 GPA, then apply to the Roodal Kangoo Memorial Scholarship. Students who are residents of Indian River Towers are preferred. Write an essay explaining why you think it’s important to live on campus and attach it to the application found at wise.fau.edu/finaid/typesofaid/general_sch. php. Turn it in by 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 to the Financial Aid Office. For more info, visit wise.fau.edu/finaid/typesofaid/ general_sch.php.

If you draw, the L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future contest wants your submission for a chance to win $500, which will qualify you to win the grand prize along with $5,000. If you qualify to compete for the grand prize, you will be assigned a short story to read and illustrate a cover for. The deadline is Jan. 1. For more info and contest guidelines, visit www.writersofthefuture.com.

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