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Weekly Weather Tuesday ERAU continues to ‘Go Green’ Peter Tan heating system and installing functional before the end water, and that’s going up all Student Village where it will High 82 the new system. of the semester. the time, so anything that could supply both the kitchens and Guest Reporter As the roof is already due Mead also shared that the potentially reduce operating residence halls, or residence Low 64 for resurfacing, the facilities initial plan for the money was costs should be looked into.” halls like McKay and Apollo Embry-Riddle has begun department is getting multiple to develop a solar heating sys- The new storage system is Halls. Some of the additional 20% Rain construction work on the jobs done at the same time, sav- tem to heat the swimming pool believed to retain heat better initiatives include how the new roof of the John Paul Riddle ing labor costs. next to the fitness center; how- than the old system and the Administration Block is being Wednesday Student Center. The 150,000 dollar fund ever, he came in with a bet- new storage capacity will be a built as an eco-friendly build- This work is done by the will go towards paying for the ter plan to supply hot water total of 2,000 gallons, provided ing from the ground up. High 78 facilities department and 28 four-by-ten foot solar pan- to the Student Center for the by two separate storage tanks. “You do that upfront and you its contractors to install the els and all associated instal- kitchens to use instead. The A pump will channel cold pay for it but you recoup the Low 59 new solar powered water lation costs such as fixtures legally required temperature water from the city supply up investment as you go along,” heating system. and manpower. Resurfacing the for dishwashers is 180 degrees onto the roof, where it will run Heist said. 20% Rain The heating system will roof will come from a separate Fahrenheit, meaning that a lot through panels, similar to a All this is part of Embry- help reduce energy costs budget that has already been of energy is spent heating the car’s radiator although in this Riddle’s continuing pursuit of Thursday of the building by using set aside. cold water that comes from the case, it absorbs, rather than Green Initiatives which also something Florida has a The construction in the utility company to the level the dissipates heat. There will include SGA’s recycling pro- High 76 lot of – sunlight. Student Center will not affect dishwashers require. still be a backup gas boiler gram, the Eco-Car, the Eco- An anonymous donor made students’ access to food. All By using heat from the sun to in the event there is a sud- Plane and the new fuel that is Low 53 this project possible. His only work will be conducted on the warm the water from 140 to 180 den demand for hot water that slated to replace 100LL. specification was that the money roof, and will have minimal degrees Fahrenheit, the amount is not present. Mead has also said that there Mostly Sunny would be used specifically interruption to the daily activi- of power the dishwashers This project is the case-study is a possibility of deploying towards solar power. ties that happen below it. consume is reduced, keep- for the school to explore options photovoltaic solar cells on the Friday According to Ward Mead, Although there will come ing energy costs down, mak- for deploying solar power in the roofs of buildings, supplying Director of Campus Operations, a time when the system will ing the school more efficient school as part of the continuing electricity, however this water High 71 the project entails resurfac- be switched to the new setup, and eco-friendly. efforts on Green Initiatives. heating project is the baseline ing the entire roof to make this will be done at a time Dr. Richard Heist, Executive Based on the results of this to study the rate of returns on Low 55 it structurally sound, installing when it is least disruptive to Vice President and Chief system, it will then be deter- this investment, and will be the the foundations for the solar the populace. The entire Academic Officer said, “We mined if it is financially viable guideline for all future building Mostly Sunny panels, taking out the old water system is expected to be pay the city for electricity and to deploy similar systems in the efficiency projects.

Arts & Letters brings Rock N’ Roll History Today at 7 p.m., learn the history of rock n’ roll from the rockabilly of the ‘50’s to the alternative rock of the 20th cen- tury and everything in between. These musicians/historians are more than just knowledgeable they are downright entertaining. Please note the special location of this performance is in the Student Center. COA keeps Career Services Salary Accreditation Ainsley Robson programs combined to AABI, Presentation four programs from the Prescott Campus Editor Campus and six programs from At 5:30 p.m. in COB 114 the Daytona Beach Campus. today, learn how to prepare for Last week, Nov. 4 to Nov. To put this in prospective for and negotiate your compensa- 9, Embry-Riddle’s College of readers, Brady pointed out that tion package, including pay rate Aviation was visited by the most other universities present research, what is included in a Aviation Accreditation Board only two to three total programs compensation package, effec- International (AABI). for their campuses during the ‘Battle of the Bands’ tive negotiation and more. This visit was a part of the review. college’s accreditation process, The team, when formed, set which happens every two years out to put the application for ACE Club for the College of Aviation. accreditation in Spring 2009, rocks the Student Center Dr. John Johnson, University and after the application was AARON CRAIG/AVION General Session President, commented that accepted the team started to most universities have multiple work on a self-study of each of Peter Tan stage antics fired up the crowd like “Times like These” by the ALPA ACE Club will be accreditations such as ABET for the different programs. and they played songs that Foo Fighters and “By the Way” holding its November General the College of Engineering and This self-study included look- Guest Reporter included “Hand of Blood” by by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Session on Wednesday, at 5:30 SACS for the University over- ing at the students, program Bullet for My Valentine and The entire band also showed p.m. in COB 118. Join Captain all. He also added that these educational objectives, program On Friday, Nov. 12, the “Lollipop” by Framing Hanley. off their technical prowess with John Sluys and members from accreditations “help us become a objectives, curriculum, faculty Student Center was filled as Frontman Kris Joseph showed extended solos by all members the Air Line Pilots Association’s better university.” and staff; facilities, equipment Sigma Alpha Epsilon, in con- great expertise swinging a of the band. Guitarist Senthil Professional Standards The accreditation process and services; organization and juction with Touch-N-Go microphone and bassist AJ Subramaniam was also the first Committee as they discuss tricky with AABI, according to Bill administration; aviation safety Productions and Up ‘Til Dawn Woods brought great energy musician that night to body surf professional scenarios pilots may Kohlruss, Associate Professor culture and program and lastly held a “Battle of the Bands.” to the stage. on the hyped out crowd after experience inside and outside in Aeronautical Science, start- relations with industry for each All ticket proceeds benefited Stuck in a Straw was up next, their act. Formed on short notice the cockpit. ed over two years ago when of the ten programs. St. Jude Children’s Research the only band to have a female just to participate in this contest, Dr. Tim Brady, Dean of the A team of four members went Hospital. There were a total member. Christina, the vocalist, Beast from the East is currently College of Aviation, assigned to Prescott from Nov. 4 to Nov. of six bands taking part in belted out tunes like “Roxanne” looking for more gigs. Africa Night him to start the application 6 and then seven members con- the event representing a good by The Police, “Someday” Fifth in line was The Pinz, process during the spring of tinued to Daytona Beach from mixture of Embry-Riddle by The Strokes, “Linger” by a punk rock band out of with the ASA 2009. Under Kohlruss, there Nov. 7 to Nov. 9 to verify the bands and external bands. The Cranberries and “Are You Jacksonville. Playing their own were two professors from the self-study through their tours Over 2000 dollars were raised Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet. songs, they brought a youthful The African Students Prescott campus and three oth- and interviews. during the event. Stuck in a Straw also aspires energy to the stage. The Pinz Association will be bring- ers from the Daytona Beach During the last day, Nov. 9, There were also three solo to be the first band to play will be doing a four city Florida ing Africa to campus on Nov. Campus. the team shared their prelimi- acts, helping to fill in the space on the moon. tour with the Dead Kennedys at 20th at 6.30 p.m. in the Student Kohlruss explained that the nary findings with the universi- as the equipment was changed The third band, Chasing the end of this year. Center. Free food, fashion show, purpose of AABI is to evaluate ty, but their final report will not from one band to the next. Logan Cars, is a local band from Port The final act of the night was live music and great speakers the aviation education provided be given to the University until Paul, Stephen Boyce and Jake Orange, currently working the band Toast. Opening with will be showcased. at the University and Brady Feb. 2011. They shared differ- Gleske each took turns playing in the Orlando and Daytona the song “Endlessly” by Muse, added at his interview, that the ent strengths and weaknesses ballads and some of their own Beach areas. Quoting Jimmy the band showed off their tech- accreditation process is a way that they saw including, which compositions in between each Eat World, Anberlin, The Goo nical skills and effect controls. Pres. Speaker to receive a peer review of the Kohlruss shared during his band, providing a transition and Goo Dolls and Incubus as their They moved on the “Creep” of the programs that are offered interview. Some of the strengths a different type of music. influences, the band of Bobby by Radiohead, with soulful Series returns for students. The accreditation shared were that the facilities Sigma Alpha Epsilon opened Maxwell, John W. Smith III and vocals coming from Mazen provides not only a quality edu- here at Embry-Riddle that are the night with an introduction Jimmy Mulcahy mostly played Hammoud. Toast has no plans On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the cation, but also benefits for stu- presently in use and what are as to what the whole event was their own compositions, end- for the future except to see what President Speaker Series returns dents such as educational credit going to be constructed were about and had their own band ing their set with Blink 182’s comes their way. with a “Panel Discussion on under aviation law, pointed out some of the best at universi- come in to get the night going, “Carousel”. Chasing Cars is After the act, voting was con- Interfaith Diversity” at 6 p.m. Brady. ties, they team spoke highly of playing songs that ranged from currently looking to get signed ducted via text messaging and in the COA. The discussion Kohlruss added that he felt the faculty and staff, they saw Avenged Sevenfold to Weezer with a major record label but Toast was the overall winner. will focus on how individuals that this is a necessary process that the students were highly and The Scorpions. Of particu- for now they are focusing on Toast came back on stage once better themselves through their and the “seal of approval” on motivated, and they also liked lar note was Joseph Fullwood, recording a full length album. more to perform an encore, an faith. Rev. Melynne Rust, Rev. the education provided stating the relations that Embry-Riddle who played the violin for one Beast from the East is named instrumental piece of their own Tim Daly, Mohamed Camara that it is “tested, safe and effec- has with the aviation industry. of the songs. because all of its members composition. After the events, and Rabbi David Kane will tive.” The contestant band to per- either hail from the East or Sigma Alpha Epsilon had an be attending the event and The College of Aviation pre- Please see “AVIATION” form was Grimace, a Rock/ have stayed there for a number after party at The Dog House answering questions. sented a total of ten different page A2 Metal/Alternative band. Their of years. They played songs Bar & Grill.

Campus ...... A2 Student Government ...... A3 Bonus Bucks Women’s volley- ‘Due Date’ Student Life ...... A4 Opinions ...... A6 Auction concludes ball wins The Sun worth Aero Feature ...... A7 Homecoming Conference the wait Sports ...... B1 championship Entertainment ...... C1 Classifieds ...... C3 Comics ...... C4 Campus A2 Sports B2 PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROTHERS Ent. Inside C2 Page A2 Campus The Avion, November 16, 2010

Celebrating Diwali Auction items find many new homes Peter Tan Doug White from A-1 items were the Foosball Table, Auctions, was brought in to run the outdoor BBQ grill, the Guest Reporter the show and his air of profes- Toshiba Netbook, the Playstation sionalism created the buzz of 3 and the Samsung LCD TV. On, Tuesday evening, a small excitement in the auditorium as These prizes set recording crowd of students gathered in people raised paddles and the breaking amounts, with the the Willie Miller IC Auditorium prices started to escalate. White Netbook going for 1100 bucks, to cash in their bonus bucks never missed a beat, easily keep- and the Samsung LCD TV going gathered from Student Activities ing track of numerous people for 900 bucks. conducted during the entire raising their paddles and always At the end of the auction, some semester. The auction included ensuring that everyone knew people walked away happy with a list of 55 prizes covering the what the current bid was. their prizes while many others entire spectrum of price ranges Most members of the crowd walked away empty. Overall, and usefulness. were representatives of groups people enjoyed their time at the Throughout the day, up to the of friends, hallways of dormi- auction, even if it was just to see time the auction started, students tories, or school societies. The how high the prices of certain could exchange their bonus average student participating in items could reach. Of particular bucks for a voucher indicating the auction had a voucher of amusement was the student who how much they had, along with at least 100 bonus bucks, with won the Vera Bradley handbag a paddle with a number on it the average being about 300. worth 60 dollars. White com- for use during the auction. The A few people had bonus bucks mented, “That would make a voucher would be good for only in the thousands. good Christmas present for Mom three prizes, preventing a huge Some of the most contested or your Sister.” group of people pooling a mas- sive amount of bonus bucks from claiming too many prizes. PHOTO COURTESY JERIN THOMAS The entire auditorium was THE INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION celebrated Diwali, “Festival of Lights,” on abuzz as the prizes were slowly Saturday, Nov. 13 in the Student Center. Students, faculty and staff were invited to wheeled in crate by crate, ranging an evening of food, dancing and celebration. from small items like Frisbees and skateboards, to outdoor items like a popup tent, Coleman cooler and finally to big ticket electronics like a 32’ Samsung LCD TV and a Playstation 3. At 7:00 p.m., Aaron Clevenger, Dr. Greene returns Director of Student Activities, kicked off the auction with an explanation of how it was to be conducted. Each voucher could for a visit to campus only be used to claim a maximum of three prizes and remaining Baleigh Hyatt During her time at Embry- One such change is human bonus bucks could be exchanged Riddle, Dr. Greene, along factors professionals morphing for raffles tickets at five bucks a Guest Reporter with other faculty, developed into HSI professionals. ticket, to a maximum of ten tick- ANDREW ZABACK/AVION a four-credit hour course “The fact that we [HSI pro- ets. These tickets would be used STUDENT ACTIVITIES HOSTED THE annual Bonus Bucks There is no question; the titled “Design with a Human fessionals] even want to ele- for the grand draw at the end for Auction, where items from an iPad to a cooler were given to faculty at Embry-Riddle Factors Mind.” This course vate humans to the same level a brand new Apple iPad. the student with the highest bid. Aeronautical University is the allowed for students to gain as hardware and software is a best of the best. Students at the real-life experience with a lot revelation to a lot of people,” university have an advantage of hands-on experiments using Dr. Greene said. over other schools because human factors tools. As an HSI analyst Dr. they are taught by professors While visiting campus, Dr. Greene focuses on the relation- who are greatly experienced in Greene spoke to three class- ship between the human and Boy Scouts earn merit badges a specialized field. es and its visitors to increase machine, makes sure that all On November 4, Air Force awareness of HSI, what HSI designed are human-centered Human Systems Integration professionals do, and potential from building to deployment. (HSI) specialist Dr. Fran research topics. The future for human factors Greene visited the Embry- “I am trying to give you a is bright and Embry-Riddle Riddle campus. Dr. Greene leg up on what is going to be professors are preparing their worked in Embry-Riddle’s changing in the work force,” students for success. human factors department Dr. Greene said. “We have still got from 1999-2007 and served As an HSI analyst Dr. Greene some work to do human as department chair focuses on the ever-changing factors; we haven’t solved all from 2002-07. industry of military aviation. the problems yet.”

Dr. Horrible’s opening week

PHOTO COURTESY ALEX SUTHERLAND ALPHA PHI OMEGA, A national service fraternity on campus, helped about 40 local Boy Scouts earn their merit badges in Space Exploration, Aviation, Emergency Preparedness, Citizenship in the Nation and Meteorolgy on Saturday, Nov. 13. Accreditation team visit fessors and a moderation of College of Aviation the chance “AVIATION” some of the equipment used at to work on “tweaking” the pro- from A1 the University. From profes- grams that are offered. One sor interviews, the AABI team example of this, that he shared, Some of the weaknesses that noted that there were com- is the higher-level outcomes NICK CANDRELLA/AVION they expressed was the end of plaints about large workloads to be worked on within the course evaluations from the with research. Safety Science Degree. THE RIDDLE PLAYERS OPENED this semester’s show on Friday, Nov. 12 in the students, and when talking Brady pointed out that, “It Kohlruss concluded that this IC Auditorium. The show, entitled “Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog,” is about an aspir- with students they also found was never a question on get- accreditation from AABI is the ing villian and his application into the evil league. The play will be contninuing on that there were complaints ting the accreditation,” and “label that students look for Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday this week. about quality of adjunct pro- that this process provides the when evaluating the program.”

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Page The Avion, November 16, 2010 Student Government A3 Digital banner survey results released Amy Luckette TVs fully installed. The num- organizations would be given would be the best use, and ed of having all TVs cable, tee is working hard to improve ber was determined based on allocated space to decorate and 15.3% had new ideas. The new having each organization have the advertising capabilities of COAS Representative positive student input and but hang a tile/banner/fabric/mate- ideas consisted of airplane pic- their own assigned TV, bring- the cafeteria and would appre- mostly the SGA being finan- rial etc… once for the entire tures, having both a mural AND ing paper banners back for- ciate your input. The date As of Nov. 12, 2010, the cially responsible; after all, year. The number of organiza- organizational art, hang pieces ever, hanging up whiteboards for purchasing paper banners survey results from the Digital motivation the digital banner tions that want to participate of crashed planes, hang paper with events on them, and half for hanging will be heavily Banner Committee came from a change was to save money in in the “organizational art” idea banners between the TVs, and playing cable with half playing advertised as soon as all sample size ranging from 115 to the long-run. If adding a ninth would determine the size of lastly, paint the wall a new banners. supplies are in to provide a 140, depending on the question TV in the future proves sig- the allocated space. Another shade. The last question asked “If well needed transition phase as some participants did not nificant advertising efficiency, option is using the extra space Another question asked how you believe that the organiza- before all the TVs are installed. answer all of the questions. In then one can be added later. for a mural depicting life at students would like the digital tional art idea is best would If you feel strongly about the By the end of November paper For now, eight is the official Embry Riddle. banners to be organized.60.7% you still feel that way if the digital banner transition and banners will available at the cost number of TVs that will be in One of the banner survey want the digital banners to be organizations had to pay for the the details concerning this of $25.00 and the SGA Student the UC spring 2011. questions asked what the best shown in chaser style while tile?” 56.1% of those who felt transition, please contact Amy Assistant will hang them until With eight TVs bordering use of the extra space between only 25.7% would like them organizational art was the best Luckette at [email protected]. all TVs are installed. the UC, there are now multiple the TVs would be. 48.2% organized by organization type. said that they would not like it edu and/or take the survey Sometime in February 2011, options for how we will use believe the idea of “organiza- Only 5% want all the TVs to if they had to pay for the art. located in the SGA office and/ paper banners will no longer the extra space between TV’s. tional art” would be the best use display the same banner and However, 43.9% claimed that or submit a suggestion in the be available to hang in the UC The first of these is “organi- to the left over space. 36.5% 8.6% of participants had new they would be willing to pay. bright yellow SGA suggestion and there will be a total of eight zational art” where each fall, believed a “campus life mural” ideas. The new ideas consist- The digital banner commit- boxes located around campus. Get to know your SGA Get to know your SGA

Brittnee Gillian West Liu College of Aviation College of Business Representative Representative Junior Junior Aeronautics Transportation Management

Hello ERAU! My name is Brittnee and I As part of the Flight Line Satisfaction Hello Nee-How, everyone! My name is Zixin services, events, and programs that are provided am a Student Representative for the College Committee (which meets on Mondays on (Gillian) Liu. I am an international student from by SGA, as well as to improve our campus and of Aviation. This is my first semester on the Flight Deck at 6:00 p.m.) I work on Shenzhen, which is in the southern part of China. students’ life in different ways. the Student Government Association and developing ideas for forums and improving When I was fifteen, I traveled alone to this coun- I am currently working on the magnet designs so far I love it! students’ overall opinion of the flight line. try. I went to Houston, Texas for an exchange stu- for the promotion department in SGA. We are I’m a small town girl from Tennessee with We are always looking for more feedback dent program and lived with an American family. going to make four different kinds of magnets big dreams! ERAU is my dream school and I so that we can continuously provide the ser- I enjoyed my foreign exchange study program, to give out to students. Those magnets will pro- want everyone to feel as at home here as I do! vices that students deserve. If you have any and I continued to stay in Houston for three years vide the information, services, and projects that My career goals are to become an Air Traffic suggestions about how to improve the flight to finish my high school. I am interested in avia- SGA have for students. We would like students Controller and fly recreationally on the side. line, or any concerns you may have, feel free tion as well as business management. Therefore, to know about the free coffee, fax service, and I am pursuing an Aeronautics Major with to email me at [email protected], or I decided to study an aviation related major at the photocopy service from SGA office, the Student minors in Air Traffic Management, Aviation just come see me at the COA tutor lab on best aviation school in the world. Here I am at Representative Board meeting information, the Safety, and possibly Homeland Security. the first floor! Embry-Riddle! Yay! Safe Ride service, as well as the adopt a flower Around campus I’m a sister of Sigma My goal for this semester is to promote This is my junior year at Embry-Riddle bed environmental awareness projects that are Sigma Sigma Sorority, Vice President of the getting involved and being active around Aeronautical University. I am majoring in Air provided for students. Hopefully, those magnets Muscle Car Association, and am also the campus to all the students! Personally, I am Transportation Management, and my first year will help to promote SGA; more students will be Bookstore Liaison and part of the Flight Line taking 18 credit hours, hold two jobs, a mem- in Student Government Association. I decided to involved in Student Government and help us to Satisfaction Committee. ber of SGA, and actively involved in three join the Student Government because I would like create a better campus. Together, we can make a As the Bookstore Liaison, I work with clubs; so, the sky’s the limit! Being involved to make a difference on campus. I am a student difference! manager, Branden N. Schierholzer. So far around campus is as easy as 1-2-3 with over representative for the College of Business and a Other than Student Government, I am also this semester, Mr. Schierholzer has kept 150 clubs and organizations to join! Your member of the promotion committee. I am also involved in the Chinese Students & Scholars me updated with the new Rent-A-Text pro- involvement can truly enhance your college working at the Communication & Marketing Association; I was the first president of the organi- gram which has already saved students over experience whether it’s just introducing you department on campus as a layout artist. I love zation. I gained a lot of experiences and leadership $50,000! In addition to the Rent-A-Text to people you may have never met, teaching art and designing. I did a lot of projects designing skills from leading, managing, and planning. I program, the ERAU bookstore will also be you skills to succeed in your trade, or even logos, flyers, and handouts for different clubs and hope my experiences and art skills would help me adopting the eBook concept very soon. networking in the industry. organizations on campus. My goal is to promote to do well in my position in SGA. Thank you. Page A4 Student Life The Avion, November 16, 2010 There are over 150 organizations on campus....

Tell us about YOURS! Congratulations from the Flight Department to the following students for receiving their: Private Pilot Certificate Bashir Haliru 11/06/10 Commercial Multiengine Add-on Rating Alexander Jay Sudiswa 11/03/10 Matthew John Kehr 11/03/10 Brian Olshefski 11/09/10 David John Reiff 11/10/10

Flight Instructor Airplane Certificate: Wayne Isaiah Williams 9/24/10 Yo Sep Kim 9/28/10 Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate: Timoth Russell Grande 11/09/10

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Stop by the Volunteer Network (UC #112) to sponsor a special child for the Christmas season. Page A6 Opinions The Avion, November 16, 2010 Enjoy Freedom: Lessons from the Dogs Reverend Melynne Rust Bear and Skye scratching at the dogs and settled them down to the right place to be, and they And that brings me to one comes with over indulgence of door. They were soaking wet, sleep off their tummy aches, followed their instincts. In the more lesson from the dogs: any kind. Sometimes asking ERAU Chaplain exhausted, and happy. I wel- I began to reflect on their midst of freedom, it is good unrestricted freedom has its ourselves, ‘How is this going comed them home, and won- adventure of freedom. to know we can find our way consequences. When Bear and to make me feel tomorrow?’ It all started one night a few dered where they might have Freedom is a wonderful back to that place that grounds Skye escaped, I am sure they can be just the governor we weeks ago when I let my two been for so long. thing. Not having to answer to us, that centers us; to have were not thinking about how need to enjoy our freedom, Labs, Bear and Skye, out into The next morning I woke anyone, not having to be any- some kind of moral compass they might feel the next day today and tomorrow. our fenced-in backyard. I called up to find that both dogs had where at any certain time, so we are not floundering in after over-indulging in delights Let the bells of freedom ring, them in about twenty minutes thrown up and the content of and to be able to gallivant our freedom. Floundering in that should have never landed and may common sense and later, but when they did not their messes contained all sorts all over creation with noth- freedom is the easiest way to in their mouths, much less their conscience reign. come I went out to investigate. of bits and pieces of bones. At ing more in mind than hav- lose our way in life. bellies, not to mention the rest I saw the back gate was wide the time I thought they must ing a good time can be an Another lesson from the of their intestinal system (yes, open, and Bear and Skye were have gotten into someone’s gar- exuberant feeling. However, dogs is to stick together. Bear they were still pooping out nowhere to be found. They had bage, but then they kept throw- while enjoying freedom there and Skye are buddies and from a few bones two days later). escaped to freedom. I immedi- ing up more and more bones are a few lessons to learn from what I could tell they apparently Other than the dogs spending ately ran for their leashes and over the next few hours, and I the dogs. One is that it is used the buddy system on their the next day sick and sorry- called out to my two friends began to imagine they had come good to know we can find adventure. I can only imagine looking, this story turned out who were visiting. We searched upon some kind of dead animal our way back home. I was that Bear, who really loves to well, with the dogs suffering on foot and by car for over two and had picked away at the really surprised that Bear and eat, wanted to feast forever on no long term effects. But, it hours, calling their names over carcass. As they continued to Skye turned up on the porch. their new culinary find. Perhaps might have turned out very dif- and over, but there was no sign throw up more bones, how- They had never left the yard Skye, the more responsible one, ferently. There was a very real of them. My friends eventu- ever, I began to have visions of before without being attached encouraged Bear that he had possibility that Bear and Skye ally convinced me to suspend them actually attacking some to a leash. How did they know had enough fun. By sticking could have succumbed to their our search for the night, and I wild creature and then devour- where home was? And, how together, they probably kept demise from eating all those finally agreed, so we all went ing the whole beast, kit and did they know to come home? each other safe in the midst of bones from what was prob- home to bed. Around 2 o’clock caboodle. After I cleaned up I want to believe that, at some all the perils that come with ably a decaying corpse of some in the morning, I woke up to all the mess, bathed both the level, they knew home was unrestricted freedom. kind. And that is a danger that PHOTO COURTESY DOGBLOG.8PAWSUP.COM Student Forum “What is the strangest thing you have seen while attending ERAU?” - Compiled by James Holt

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Certification testing on Boeing’s landed under visual flight rules. 787 Dreamliner has been stopped After landing, the pilot activated until investigators can determine the emergency slides at about what caused smoke to appear in 3:54 p.m. EST and all 42 people the cabin on one of the aircraft were evacuated without injury. last Tuesday. Boeing’s second The whole incident lasted about Dreamliner, ZA002, was forced a minute and a half. The aircraft to make an emergency landing in had departed Yuma, Ariz. at 9:42 Laredo, Texas. The aircraft is part a.m. of Boeing’s six-plane test fleet. The Dreamliner is designed All six planes are currently to be state-of-the-art, with con- grounded. The aircraft was car- struction of mostly carbon-fiber rying Boeing flight-test employ- composite materials, high fuel ees who were conducting tests efficiency and a vast and intri- to monitor the efficiency of the cate electrical system. The air- Dreamliner’s nitrogen generation craft uses its electrical systems system, which injects nitrogen- to control many functions of the enriched air into the fuel tanks to plane that are typically powered reduce the risk of flammability. by leftover air from the engines. At 1,000 feet on an approach Some of these systems appear to to Laredo International Airport, have failed following the fire. the crew reported a fire. The Currently Boeing custom- fire was found to have been ers have ordered about 850 caused by faulty power panels. Dreamliners. Development of the A partial power failure resulted, Dreamliner is already three years which caused the 787’s emer- behind schedule, and Boeing PHOTO COURTESY THE BOEING COMPANY gency auxiliary power unit to reported losing eight orders in THE ZA002 BEING INSPECTED by investigators after its deploy. The failure affected some the week before the incident. emergancy landing on Tuesday. The Dreamliner landed in of the plane’s automated systems, Boeing stock dropped 11.4% last Laredo, Texas after smoke appeared in the crew cabin. including auto-throttle, cockpit week from $71.27 on Monday, to flight displays and electronics- $63.09 on Friday. assisted flight controls. The pilots ~James Holt

PHOTO COURTESY THE BOEING COMPANY PHOTO COURTESY THE BOEING COMPANY THE BOEING DREAMLINER ZA002 during its maiden flight in PICTURED ABOVE IS THE unveiling of the 787 Dreamliner 2009. All six Dreamliners have been grounded until investigators as part of a hour ceremony outside Boeing facilities in Everett, can determine the cause of the incident. Wash. The ceremony was attended by 15,000 employees and government officials.

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Eagles win second conference tournament title B3

Basketball in the 2010 Daytona Mitsubishi- Kia Shootout B2 Volleyball secures Men’s soccer end a spot in the NAIA their season against National Tournament St. Thomas B2 B3

AUSTIN COFFEY/AVION Page B2 Sports The Avion, November 16, 2010 Women’s volleyball wins The Sun Conference Tournament Championship to within a single point at clinched the championship 23-22. But Embry-Riddle won with a thundering kill, giving two of the next three points to ERAU the set, 25-22, and the take the set, 25-23. match, 3-0. In the second set, ERAU Hall led the Eagles with 10 got off to a blistering start, kills in addition to eight digs, taking an 8-1 lead in the while Jordan Holcomb, Emily EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 early going, forcing SCAD Jacobson and Gloria Kemp SCAD 0 head coach Melissa Batie to chipped in with six kills apiece. take a timeout. The break in TSC Libero of the Year Nina Michael Pierce momentum allowed the Bees Kontrec collected a match- to slowly work their way back high 15 digs and Julia Frassetto ERAU Athletics into the set, eventually pulling recorded a season-high 12 digs. to within three points (13- TSC Setter of the Year Adriana The 12th-ranked Embry- 10). But a 4-1 Eagle run bal- Vazquez compiled a team-high Riddle women’s volley- looned the lead back up to six 28 assists. ball team swept host SCAD points (17-11), and Embry- Jen Drouin recorded a match- Savannah in three sets (25- Riddle finished off the set high 12 kills for the Bees 23, 25-18, 25-22) on Saturday without allowing SCAD any and Pammy Craigle record- afternoon to capture the pro- closer at 25-18. ed team-highs in digs (15) gram’s second-ever conference The third set saw the Bees and assists (34). tournament championship. The put a run together at the open, With the conference tour- Sun Conference Player of the taking a 5-2 lead, their larg- nament championship, the Year Abby Hall led the way est of the match. The Eagles Eagles have secured themselves with 10 kills in the victory. bounced right back, rattling off a spot in the NAIA National The Eagles started strong, six consecutive points to gain Tournament. The Blue and opening the first set with a 4-1 an 8-5 advantage. After SCAD Gold will wait to see if they advantage. The Bees battled rallied to tie the set at 10-all, will play in the NAIA National back with three straight points the Blue and Gold went on an Championship Opening Round to tie, but ERAU never surren- 11-3 spurt to take control of the or advance directly to the dered the lead. The Blue and set and match, leading 21-13. National Tournament final site PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL PIERCE Gold used a 5-1 run to take a The Bees put a scare into the in Sioux City, Iowa. The tourna- THE EAGLES CAPTURE THEIR Second Conference tournament championship. Sun commanding 17-11 lead. Once Eagle faithful, fighting back ment field and pairings will be Conference Player of the year Abby Hall led the way with 10 kills and eight digs. With the again, SCAD rallied, pulling to within two (24-22), but Hall announced on Sunday night. championship win, the Eagles have secured a spot in the NAIA National Tournament. Eagles claim tournament title with 79-52 win ERAU long to move in front of The three-point shot that back to slow its offense as the ERAU also took care of held the Faulkner offense to the visitors. Back-to-back three- worked for ERAU in the first team improved on 50 percent the basketball throughout the just nine points in the first nine pointers by Glenn Dalcourt and half was lacking in the second (5-10) shooting from the free contest with only seven mis- minutes of the second period another by Danny Krazit helped as the team managed only two throw line in the first half to cues, while the defense forced and held the visiting scoreless the Blue and Gold to an 11-4 of its nine three-point attempts 72.2 percent (13-18) in the sec- 18 Faulkner turnovers, which in the last 3:14 on the way to the advantage just under five min- in final period. But Embry- ond and connected on 10 field Embry-Riddle translated into 23 26-point victory. utes into the contest. Riddle did not allow that set- goals. points. The ERAU defense also ERAU’s Blake Touchard led EMBRY-RIDDLE 79 Embry-Riddle’s shooting all scorers with 15 points to go cooled as quickly as it heated with two assists, two steals and FAULKNER 53 up, prompting ERAU Head five rebounds. Ray Graham Coach Steve Ridder to call a finished with 12 points and led Alison Smalling time out at the 14:14 mark, right all players in rebounds (8) and ERAU Athletics after Faulkner took a one-point assists (4). Leonard provided a lead. Coming out of the timeout, spark off the bench, contribut- A balanced scoring perfor- David Butler knocked down ing 12 points and three boards mance helped the fifth-ranked his first trey of the season, but in 17 minutes. Embry-Riddle men’s basketball Faulkner answered immediately Butler tallied 11 points and team claim the tournament title and led by two (18-16) with four boards and his two-game at the 2010 Daytona Mitsubishi- 11:24 left in the first half. average of 17.5 points and 4.5 Kia Shootout, Saturday at the The long-range shot proved rebounds per game earned the ICI Center. ERAU had four to be the ticket to Embry- senior tournament MVP hon- players score in double figures Riddle reclaiming the lead as a ors. Graham and Touchard were as the Blue and Gold defeated three-pointer by Jarod Leonard named to the All-Tournament Faulkner 79-53 to close out triggered a 10-4 run and the team along with Central the 11th edition of the annual Blue and Gold connected on Methodist’s Lucas Dahl, event. 58.3 percent (7-of-12) of its Faulkner’s Chris Palimore and Faulkner won the opening tip attempts from beyond the arc Daemen’s Dominic Mazzocchi. and scored the first basket of to take a 44-31 cushion into Embry-Riddle will go on the the game, but it didn’t take the locker room. road for the first time this sea- son when the team travels to Kentucky to compete in the Jim ANTHONY SEKINE/AVION Reid Classic, Nov. 19-20. ERAU DAVID BUTLER TALLIED 11 points and four rebounds in the Daytona Mitsubishi Shootout. will face host Georgetown at 8 Upcoming Sporting Butler averaged 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and earned tournament MVP. p.m. on Friday. Events MEN’S BASKETBALL Eagles defeat Wildcats 84-62 their 2010-11 record to 2-0 Steve Ridder called a time out with a 48-25 halftime lead. Friday, Nov. 19: and advance to the champi- to give his troops a chance to Coming out of the break, onship game of the Daytona regroup. The break had the the Eagles continued to pour vs Georgetown Mitsubishi Shootout for the desired effect, as Danny Krazit on the offense at the start of 11th straight year. grabbed a steal and got the the second frame and with Georgetown, Ky. 8 p.m. Three straight free throws, quick outlet to Ray Graham for 7:20 left on the clock they an emphatic block by David an easy lay-up. On the Wildcats’ were leading by 36 points (76- EMBRY-RIDDLE 84 Butler and solid defense helped next possession, Blake Touchard 40). Although the team shot Saturday, Nov. 20: the Eagles sprint out to a 7-0 forced Casey Sheehan to cough just 34.6 percent from the vs TBD DAEMEN 62 lead to start the contest. But as up the basketball and raced field in the second frame, as Alison Smalling quickly as the Eagles were able toward the basket. The Embry- opposed to 54.8 percent in Georgetown, Ky. 4 p.m./8 p.m. to build the seven-point margin, Riddle junior couldn’t convert the first, the Blue and Gold ERAU Athletics the Wildcats went on a mini on the lay-up but Graham was made up the shortfall with a run of their own scoring five on hand for a tip-dunk that elec- 60 percent clip from beyond The Embry-Riddle men’s unanswered to cut the ERAU trified the crowd and sparked the arc and 15-of-19 from MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY basketball team scored lead to two (9-7). With the an 11-4 run that gave ERAU a the charity stripe. 48 points in the first half surge of the athletic Daemen 25-11 lead with 11:59 left in the For the second straight game, en route to an 84-62 victo- team, the game promised to be first half. Butler led all players with 24 Saturday, Nov. 20: ry over Daemen, Friday at as close and competitive as it The momentum swung firm- points, while Graham added 15 Embry-Riddle’s ICI Center. was a year ago, however that ly in the Eagles’ favor from points and six rebounds. Casey NAIA National Championship The Eagles avenged last sea- was not the case on Friday. that point forward and they led Sheehan (12 points) finished as Fort Vancouver, Wash. TBA son’s four-point (78-74) loss After the Wildcats narrowed by as many as 24 points before the top scorer for the Wildcats to the Wildcats to improve the gap, ERAU head coach, heading into the locker room who drop to 2-1 on the year. MEN’S HOCKEY Eagles win conference semifinals Saturday, Nov. 20: a hole in the first set, fall- kills, respectively. virtually out of reach at 21-9. vs Florida Institute of Technology ing behind 7-2, forcing head The second set was a tight But the Royals wouldn’t go Tempa, Fla. 7 p.m. coach Joslynn Gallop to take affair from beginning to down quietly, rallying to within an early timeout. The short end, with neither side gain- seven points (22-15), but the break ended Warner’s momen- ing a lead of more than three margin was too great to over- tum, and ERAU rattled off five points. A block from Kemp come, and the Eagles went on WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY straight points to tie things up and Adriana Vazquez put the to take the set, 25-16, sweep- EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 at 7-7. The Blue and Gold con- Eagles ahead 9-7, but a 3-0 ing the match. Hall dominated tinued to push, using back-to- run by WU quickly erased that the set, collecting seven kills Saturday, Nov. 20: WARNER 0 back kills from Gloria Kemp to lead. Trailing 19-18, the Blue and six digs. take an 11-9 lead. A solo block and Gold went on a 4-0 run Hall led all players with NAIA National Championship Michael Pierce from Kemp extended the mar- capped by a block from Hall 17 kills (.333 hitting percent- Fort Vancouver, Wash. TBA ERAU Athletics gin to 15-10, and a kill from and Jacobson, putting ERAU in age) to go along with seven Emily Jacobson made it 18-12. command with a 22-19 advan- digs, while Kemp added 11 The 12th-ranked Embry- But with the Eagles leading tage. Another Eagle block, this kills (.400 hitting percentage) Riddle volleyball team beats 24-20, the Royals fended off time from Jacobson and Lauren and three blocks (one solo). WOMEN’S Volleyball Warner University in three sets four straight set points to knot Anastase, ended the set at Holcomb chipped in with (27-25, 25-22, 25-16) in The things up at 24-all. A kill from 25-22, giving Embry-Riddle a 10 kills, eight digs and four Sun Conference Tournament Abby Hall gave Embry-Riddle 2-0 lead. Kemp and Hall again blocks, and Jacobson led all Saturday, Nov. 20 : semifinals on Friday night at another set point, but the led the way with five kills players with nine blocks (two Demere Gymnasium on the Royals responded again to tie apiece in the set. solo). Nina Kontrec anchored NAIA National Tournament campus of Savannah Country it at 25-all. After another Hall In the third set, ERAU came the defense with a match-high TBA. TBA Day School in Savannah, Ga. kill put the Eagles on the verge out and dominated from the 25 digs, and Vazquez collected The Blue and Gold will move of taking the set, Jacobson and get-go, opening up a 5-1 gap a match-high 44 assists as the on to play the host SCAD Jordan Holcomb clinched it early thanks to back-to-back Eagles hit .293 for the match. Savannah Bees on Saturday with a block to give ERAU a kills from Vazquez. The lead Joelle Warring led the Royals *-TSC Opponents afternoon at 2 p.m. in the con- 27-25 win and a 1-0 lead in the ballooned to 11-3 on a block with 11 kills while Aysha ference final. match. Kemp and Hall led the from Holcomb and Jacobson, Nickels recorded team-highs in The Eagles dug themselves Eagle attack with six and five and a kill from Hall put things assists (32) and digs (19). Page The Avion, November 16, 2010 Sports B3 ERAU Women’s soccer take The Sun Conference 2010 Tournamant Title its season at 15-5 as TSC tour- Seahawks ratcheted up their nament runner-up. offensive pressure immedi- The Eagles struck in the 26th ately, testing freshman goal- minute when Martine Olsen keeper Jennifer Grimes time was able to beat NU keeper after time. Matilda Ojaniemi off a free NU’s efforts finally paid off kick taken just outside the NU in the 71st minute after an Eagle EMBRY-RIDDLE 2 box. Olsen’s ball found the defender was issued a caution for back of the goal to give ERAU a foul right outside the Eagles’ NORTHWOOD 1 the 1-0 lead. box. Sun Conference Player of Ryan Mosher Less than two minutes later, the Year Helen Lynskey took Embry-Riddle would again find the free kick and placed the ERAU Athletics the back of the net when Cecilie ball perfectly into the right side Henriksen was able to corral a of the goal to cut the ERAU For the second consecutive ball off a Northwood defend- lead to 2-1. year, the Embry-Riddle women’s er after Krizzy Menez started The Seahawks kept the pres- soccer team went to Northwood the play with a cross from the sure up, but the ERAU defense and came away with a 2-1 vic- right side. The rest of the half and Grimes were able to hold tory in The Sun Conference featured several opportunities off the attackers and escape tournament finale. The No. for both squads, but neither with the 2-1 win. 18 Eagles (14-2-3) earned an team able to capitalize which The conference tournament automatic berth into the NAIA allowed the Blue and Gold to title is the second for the Eagles ANTOINE DAUGNY/AVION National Championship and take its 2-0 lead into the half- who will be making their sev- THE EAGLES DEFEATED THE Seahawks in The Sun Conference tournament final to earn will play in the Opening Round time break. enth appearance in the NAIA an automatic berth into the NAIA National Championship. This marks the Eagle’s seventh on Nov. 20. Northwood ended In the second half, the National Tournament. appearence in the NAIA Tournament and their second conference tournament title. Eagles spoil senior night Eagles’ season second time in two years. Abby ond set, but it was short-lived. advantage. Holcomb and Hall Hall (16), Jordan Holcomb (16) A 7-1 run put the Saints in front each had a pair of kills during and Gloria Kemp (14) each 8-5, forcing ERAU to call for a the run. The Saints couldn’t comes to an end recorded double-digit kills timeout. Embry-Riddle fought rebound from the early defi- the woodwork as Ryan Woods’ as the Eagles rallied for an back to pull within a point at cit, trailing by four-plus points attempt in the 76th minute improbably come-from-behind 11-10, but Flagler went on a throughout the remainder of went off the post to keep the win in five sets (19-25, 13-25, tear from that point, winning the set, as ERAU won 25-21 to score at 1-0. EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 25-23, 25-21, 15-13). 14 of the next 17 points to win force a decisive fifth set. As regulation continued to After Kemp’s service ace the set, 25-13, and take a 2-0 The Eagles again dug them- wind down, St. Thomas con- FLAGLER 2 gave ERAU an early 3-1 lead lead in the match. selves an early hole in the fifth tinued to pressure the ERAU Alison Smalling in the first set, Flagler went on The third set saw the Saints set, falling behind 3-1, just as ST. THOMAS 5 defense and were able to break a 12-4 run to establish a 13-7 start off better than they had they had in the previous set. through in the 88th minute when ERAU Athletics lead, prompting head coach in the previous sets, as they But they bounced back, using a EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 Marcelo Loor converted on his Joslynn Gallop to take a tim- led from the first point of the 6-2 run that was keyed by three Michael Pierce long range attempt from the The evening began with eout. The Blue and Gold won set. Flagler opened up an 11-5 Eagle blocks to take the lead, right side and pulled the game Flagler honoring their two the next two points, but were lead, and after an ERAU tim- 7-5. The Saints rallied to regain ERAU Athletics level at 1-1, sending the game seniors who were about to play never able to get any closer eout, they only built upon that the lead, 8-7, but it would be into extra time. their final home regular season than a five-point deficit, drop- lead, taking a 16-9 advantage the final lead they would hold The 2010 season came to an The accumulation of cautions match of their careers. It ended ping the first set 25-19. at one point. But a Flagler ser- in the match. Kills from Hall end for the Embry-Riddle men’s proved costly for the Eagles who with those seniors losing on The Eagles once again took vice error started a 3-0 run for and Holcomb swung the lead soccer team on Wednesday. The had to play with just 10 men their home floor for just the an early lead (4-1) in the sec- the Eagles, cutting the lead to back over to Embry-Riddle, fourth-seeded Eagles lost in a in overtime. The Blue and Gold 16-12. After the Saints earned 9-8. Meg Weathersby put down penalty shootout to top-seed St. subsequently settled into a more a sideout, the Blue and Gold her 22nd kill to tie it at 9-9, but Thomas (10-5-2) in the semi- defensive posture that allowed the rattled off four straight points, Holcomb answered with her finals of The Sun Conference Bobcats an 8-1 shot advantage in trimming the deficit to a sin- 15th kill to put ERAU back Tournament which were played the 20-minute stretch. Despite gle point (17-16). A kill from ahead, 10-9. Another Holcomb at Bobcat Field. the advantage, St. Thomas could Kemp completed the comeback kill gave the Eagles a 12-10 Embry-Riddle was the first to not find the back of the net, send- as Embry-Riddle drew even lead, and from that point the get its offense going, registering ing the game to penalty kicks to at 18-18. The Saints would two teams traded points for the a 5-1 shot advantage in the first determine the outcome. not surrender the lead, though, rest of the set. Kemp put down 27 minutes of play and eventu- The first two kickers for each winning the next two points a kill to make it 13-11 in favor ally scored the first goal of the team converted on their individu- to take a 20-18 lead. Holcomb of ERAU, and Hall’s kill put game in the 29th minute. Playing al attempts from the penalty spot, responded with a kill followed the Eagles one point away from is his accustomed position on but Jones was able to scoop up the by a service ace, tying things victory at 14-12. After com- the right side Matthias Klatt Eagles’ third attempt and another again at 20-20. Once again mitting an attack error, Hall won the ball 10 yards into the made Bobcat penalty gave the the Saints scored two straight, finished off the Saints with her Bobcats’ defensive half. Seeing home team a 4-2 advantage. but the Eagles didn’t waver, 16th kill, giving ERAU a 15-13 a wide open path, Klatt took the Embry-Riddle found success using a kill from Kemp and victory in the fifth set. ball downfield another 25 yards, on its next kick, which meant an ace from Lauren Anastase Hall and Holcomb each led wove between a pair of defenders that the Bobcats had to make to knot it up at 22-22. Kemp the Eagles with 16 kills, and and rifled a shot from just outside their fifth attempt to claim the showed her strength at the net, each recorded double-doubles, the 18-yard box into the lower match. The final penalty taker recording back-to-back block with Hall picking up a match- left corner to give the Eagles a for St. Thomas was Mike Hinden assists on the next two points, high 18 digs and Holcomb chip- 1-0 advantage that they took into and his initial attempt gave the giving ERAU a 24-22 advan- ping in with 12 digs. Vazquez the halftime break. Eagles cause for celebration as tage. After a service error gave also notched a double-double The second half saw much ERAU goalkeeper Kile Kennedy Flagler the serve trailing 24-23, with 10 digs and a match-high more intensity and emotion as came up with a save. But the Adriana Vazquez fooled the 48 assists. Kemp added 14 kills the Eagles worked to maintain celebration was short-lived as Saints with a setter dump for while Nina Kontrec tied Hall the lead while the Bobcats tried the referee thought he saw an a kill to clinch the set, 25-23. with a match-high 18 digs. get on the board. The increased infraction and called for Hinden Holcomb came alive in the Meg Weathersby, one of intensity led to more physical to re-take the kick. Riding a roll- set, hitting .417 with six kills Flager’s two seniors honored play which ultimately resulted in ercoaster of emotions, Kennedy and a service ace, while Kemp before the match, recorded a 13 fouls and six cautions issued was not able to stop Hinden’s hit .444 with four kills and match-high 22 kills for the by the referee in the second second attempt, allowing the ANTOINE DAUGNY/AVION three blocks. Saints. Senior Rebecca Royal frame alone. Bobcats to advance to the cham- ADRIANA VAZQUEZ NOTCHED IN 10 digs and 48 assists In the fourth set, Flagler took registered a team-high 31 St. Thomas goalkeeper Aaron pionship game. for the Eagles during play against St. Thomas University. In an early 3-1 lead only to see assists, and Dianna Craine Jones held the Eagles at bay with The decision brought the the final set Abby Hall finished off the Saints with a kill ending Embry-Riddle go on a 10-1 had a double-double with four saves in the second half, Eagles’ 2010 campaign to the game for the Eagles 3 sets to 2. run to take a commanding 11-4 15 kills and 16 digs. but he also got some help from a close at 9-6-1. NCAA D-1 FOOTBALL WEEK 11 SCORES WEEK 12 SCHEDULE

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C2 Entertainment Inside The Avion, November 16 , 2010 Don’t miss the ‘Due Date’ Tilford Mansfield actually arriving at the hos- natural every one of his actions pital in LA for the birth of appeared. The character devel- Comics Editor Highman’s daughter. opment is solid as the two main Galfianakis plays his com- characters come to know one Let me start by explaining mon role of the socially awk- other and learn a little bit of that I wasn’t planning to see ward, overzealous idiot, a role how really weird life can be. this film in the theater, but which not too many actors can The character’s emotions play what I experienced can only be do well, and that made me won- a huge role in determining the described as jubilation, and of der if he went “full retard” by plot direction, but I wouldn’t course its synonyms. By every measure of how convincingly go so far as to classify this film account “Due Date” was a suc- real he plays his character in as a drama, as far as action and cess in my book of rated action/ this film. adventure this film qualifies. adventure/comedies. By no mistake, both of the In most action films there is For starters, the main char- leads took turns as antagonist shooting, explosions, car PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROTHERS acter duo, Robert Downey Jr. and protagonists, with Mr. chases, car crashes and drug ROBERT DOWNEY JR., Zach Galifianakis and Sunny the as Peter Highman and Zach Tremblay vying for the antago- deals; this film has nearly dog share breakfast at a Waffle House somewhere between Galifianakis as Ethan Tremblay, nist’s medal of honor. all of these components, and Altanta, Ga. and Los Angeles, Calif. led the audience on a ride full Robert Downey Jr. has still every scene with one of them Due Date of unexpected occurrences as “got it;” his acting hasn’t is realistic. As an adventure WATCH this film and you’ll see was kept throughout the entirety the expectant father and the diminished since “Weird film, well read the synopsis what I mean. of the film, and in almost every grieving misfit make deci- Science,” in which he played if you wonder how this film I’d give this film 4.5 of 5 scene I found myself giving sions that lead them farther a modest but adequate role. would qualify as an adven- rockets or planes. It’s worth the some sort of facial expression if and farther from their goal of I couldn’t help but see how ture film...wait, scratch that, watch in theaters. My interest I wasn’t keeled over laughing. ‘Unstoppable’ on the right track point, from the road, or even speeds of over 70 mph. As from a moving train, Scott the incident escalates into a puts his audience right in the situation, rail yard dispatch- middle of the intense action. er Connie Hooper (Dawson) Scott has worked with Denzel steps in to try to stop the train Washington on several films, in its tracks. Inconveniently, so it’s no surprise that their the half-mile-long, speeding excellent chemistry makes beast is burdened with thou- “Unstoppable” a thrilling sands of gallons of toxic mate- ride. Along with Washington, rial. the film stars Chris Pine (of Colson and Barns from a Star Trek fame) and Rosario dispatch station, they must Dawson (Seven Pounds). chase down the million-ton Inspired by real life events, steel stampede in their own “Unstoppable” is the story of locomotive before it destroys Will Colson (Pine) a train con- a city. A series of unfortu- ductor “in training,” who is nate events unfolds, hugely Unstoppable paired up with Frank Barns intensifying the action. Based (Washington) an experienced on true events, “Unstoppable” engineer at a Pennsylvania rail turns what could be a trite plot yard. What starts is out as into a heart-pumping, hold- a routine day, quickly gets your-breath experience until out of hand. After two inept the final credits roll. Zane Pratt rail workers get off a train This film is a significant in order to switch the tracks, step up from Scott’s last train- Guest Reporter they unintentionally allow disaster movie “The Taking the unmanned train (called of Pelham 123,” which was, “Unstoppable,” directed by a “coaster”) to idle away. unfortunately, a movie disas- Tony Scott, is wilder, faster Now, a coaster is generally a ter. With “Unstoppable,” and louder than any action relatively simple problem to Tony Scott might have made thriller recently. Loaded with solve, but in movies with this the first-ever “great” train bold, cinematic gestures, the sort of story line, things are movie without a robbery. film is cleverly calculated to never simple. The throttle on Don’t wait for the DVD. PHOTO COURTESY 20TH CENTURY FOX keep viewers on the edge of the train slips into gear and This is film meant for the big DENZEL WASHINGTON AND CHRIS Pine try to prempt a disaster in the making as a their train seats. Whether shot the engineer-less train begins screen- be sure you see it on runaway train carrying toxic chemicals speeds torard doom in this action thriller directed by from a helicopter’s vantage barreling down the tracks at one. Trust me. Tony Scott. Useless component is an interesting insight what is being said. The term into the production of a depressing comes to mind music album by a single per- when the lyrics are actually son. listened to. The first song of the album Every song title and the CD ‘Moving Out of Frame’ was label is excellent, and sadly fairly good. The guitar with a they’re all let downs. The lot of reverb was reminiscent ‘Experience of Understanding’, of Sublime’s ‘Bad Fish,’ but another song in the album, is not nearly as artistic. Almost perhaps the worst of the lot every song starts out with when it comes to lyrics. Maybe really good musical back- in a rush, Lynch decided to The Infinite Definitive bone, and then the lyrics are squeeze in a few insignificant Unknown Component sung. The vocals aren’t that rhyme-y verses. poor, but there is nothing I want to sympathize with really being said, that I can the artistry to this album; hear anyway. So aside from perhaps I’m missing the lack of substance or profun- point. I’m not a professional dity, the first few songs are music critic, so I may not good. Unfortunately, for me even know what good music is Tilford Mansfield the entire album after the first supposed to sound like. song moved out of goodness Honestly though, I like Comics Editor into “why am I still listening songs for their lyrics, unless to this?” they’re acoustic. I am a Music is always a great The songs are pretty similar, person that looks for a addition to any activity, so the style grows old. Friends message in the song, and especially if the music is good. and I discussed the music, unfortunately this album let The newly released album and it was determined that me down. If you want good ‘The Infinite Definitive’ by it’s an excellent assembly of background music for any Unknown Component, a music compositions fit for any back- activity that doesn’t require project started and composed ground where not much atten- analytical thinking, give this exclusively by Keith Lynch, tion is going to be paid to CD a shot.

PHOTO COURTESY THEMARSHALLTOWN.COM THE MUSICAL PROJECT KNOWN as Unknown Component is the brainchild of Keith Lynch, an artist with such bold aspirations as playing every instrument independently himself and mixing the finished product as well as writing the lyrics. He has released seven albums, the most recent, The Infinite Definitive, was released this fall. Page

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