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Weekly Weather Embry-Riddle researches new Tuesday High 83
Low 59 residential, commuter campus Mostly Sunny Priyanka Kumar current campuses forever, we process, Los Angeles was an us, it’s very desirable and would costs. The factors sprout from a need to establish another campus option, but research concluded be successful, our final decision combination of economic devel- Wednesday Copy Editor that will draw other students,” that it would take students away in the end will be successful,” opment such as the people and Johnson said. from the current campuses. Johnson said. regional business as well as the High 83 Embry-Riddle is looking to set The new alternative is creating Rockford and Houston remain The possible set-up will be state and federal government. up a new residential and com- buzz as to where, and if at all, a as the final two options. open to up to 1,000 students The final recommendation is Low 59 muter campus in either Houston new campus will be built. As of According to Johnson, both and will offer programs such expected to be made by March or the Rockford-Chicago area. now, a committee is weighing all cities have their advantages. He as Aerospace Engineering, 2011. Mostly Sunny Building a new campus is still possibilities as the options have stated that the Rockford, Illinois Aeronautical Science and “It’s an exciting time in the a possibility as the school is been narrowed down to either area will attract students from the Homeland Security. growth of this great University, Thursday currently evaluating relative fac- Rockford, Illinois or Houston, Midwest based on the school’s “The learning quality will be we want to grow and extend the tors. Texas. research. Houston on the other the same as Embry-Riddle now brand as Embry-Riddle, the great- High 84 According to President John Both cities offer Embry-Riddle hand is expected to help students offers, the plan would be for est aviation school,” Johnson said. Johnson, all three Embry-Riddle potential to work with, however, gain opportunities as Houston Deans to manage the Associate According to Johnson, there is Low 62 schools including Daytona the decision will come down houses a large aerospace indus- Deans’ hiring,” Johnson said. a possibility that Embry-Riddle Beach, Prescott and Worldwide to the area that produces the try. Johnson feels that the school The final decision will may either seek a Mostly Sunny are financially operating within most benefits for the University. can work closely with Boeing be determined new option or a positive margin. Johnson stat- According to Johnson, Embry- and NASA. He also feels that based on the cancel the plan Friday ed that because tuition prices Riddle does not draw as many Rockford, the current favorite, incentive packet completely if it cannot keep increasing in five students from those areas in is enthusiastic from each is not the best High 83 years, and seeing that the current comparison to other states in about hav- city to choice for the campuses are reaching capacity, the US. “We want to attract new ing Embry- offset University. Low 64 the school sought an alternative students without taking people Riddle. to continue bringing in revenues away from Prescott or Daytona “People in Mostly Sunny and keeping prices for students Beach,” Johnson said. R o c k f o r d under control. “We can’t keep Earlier in the decision- are very expanding m a k i n g excited to o u r have Industry/Career Expo With close to 90 employers showcasing their companies, attend for opportunities to net- work and connect with recruit- ers actively seeking interns and professional candidates. The Career Expo will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ICI Center Students have the opportunity to meet potential employers and be called back for interviews the next day. With the best employers in the industry, the Embry-Riddle Touch-N-Go brings in big names Career Expo is a must attend for Hannah Langhorn ing contest) will be held. Powell, Student Activities in the ICI parking lot. Country titled “Way out Here.” any serious job hunter. On Thursday, Nov. 4, Touch- Assistant Director said. singer Josh Thompson will All other information con- Guest Reporter N-Go will host the movie “Toy Lynch puts his own signa- be the performer of the night cerning Homecoming week Story 3” on the West Lawn at ture style on his comedy, while which will begin at 5 p.m. can be obtained by talking to The Ethics of This year’s Homecoming, 8:30 p.m. singing. Lynch has also per- Thompson, who has recently a Touch-N-Go worker (office from Nov. 1 through 6, will The fun will not end here formed on Comedy Central and signed with Columbia Records located in the Student Center). Criminal Justice incorporate a variety of activi- as there will be the comedian has been noted to “never disap- in 2009, is known for his debut Additional details can be ties. Stephen Lynch in the ICI at point” according to Powell. single “Beer on the Table” found on the televisions around Tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. Beginning on Oct. 19 and 20, 8 p.m. “I know he [Lynch] will Homecoming week will end (late 2009). His debut album campus, various signs, and at 20, there will be a panel dis- tryouts for AirJam (a lip synch- put on a good show,” Ryan with an all-day tailgate located was released in February 2010 www.touch-n-go.org. cussion featuring seventh Circuit Judge Joseph Will, State Attorney R.J. Larizza and Public Defender James Purdy, with remarks by ethi- cist James Shoopman, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communication at Embry- Riddle. This presidential speak- er series event will focus on law, justice and the ethics of it all.
COE Forum on the Flight Deck The College of Engineering Forum will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the flight deck in the Student Center. The forum is sponsored by the Student Government Association. The forum will be set up with a panel of representatives from different companies presenting to students the current industry climate, job search best practic- es and answering any questions students may have.
Company Info Sessions Flight students interested in the Cape Air/jetBlue Gateway Program should plan to attend in IC 104 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Today, Air Wisconsin is host- ing an information session in IC 103 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. that is geared towards Maintenance and Flight students. Today, Rockwell Collins is hosting an information ses- sion for Civil, Electrical and Software Engineering students PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN FRIEDMAN AND JOSHTHOMPSON0FFICIAL.COM in COB 289 from 5:30 p.m. to STEPHEN LYNCH AND JOSH Thompson will perform this year for Homecoming. Lynch will be performing in the ICI Center on Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Thompson will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in the ICI Center parking lot before the Homecoming basketball game.
Campus ...... A2 Student Government ...... A3 HSSA’s Men’s soccer “Sirens of Student Life ...... A4 Homecoming Court ...... A5 “Kiss a Horse” victorius on the Sea” Opinions ...... A6 Fundraiser Senior Night album review Technology ...... A7 Sports ...... B1 Entertainment ...... C1 Classifieds ...... C3 Comics ...... C4 Campus A2 Sports B3 PHOTO COURTESY ABOVE AND BEYOND Ent. Inside C2 Page A2 Campus The Avion, October 19, 2010 HSSA offers “Kiss a Horse” fundraiser Priyanka Kumar students, staff, and faculty can jar contains the most money Senior David Gerin, Secretary bers and helping the club grow. exercises they do,” Gerin said. nominate a professor to kiss of HSSA, says he is determined According to Gerin, the club According to Gerin, anyone Copy Editor a horse on Oct. 21. The pro- to succeed in promoting the club meets on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. is invited to the future trip to fessor whose jar racks up the and steering the club toward in the COA. Members and lead- Tampa International Airport. The “Kiss a Horse” fund- most money will have to kiss “ We want to fur- a good direction this year as ers discuss Homeland Security Gerin encourages this trip to raiser has kicked off to sponsor a horse provided by Professor Gerin and the other executive issues and future events. In see how employees in the air- the Homeland Security Student Dan Cutrer. ther the education board members are planning addition, executive board mem- port work in “real time” and Association (HSSA). Money The HSSA started the tra- of homeland more events for students. “The bers throughout the semester not just the classrooms. People raised will go towards support- dition four years ago and in ‘Kiss a horse’ fundraiser is a help with peer advising and interested are advised to contact ing HSSA and its upcoming the past have brought a pig security... way to intrigue students, any- offer help with HS classes if Dave Gerin or attend the HSSA activities to Tampa International and horse on campus. Some one can come to our meetings, students need it. meetings on Tuesdays. Airport and other activities that current nominations for this we want to further the education One of Gerin’s goals for the Jars are available to drop in will give students the opportu- year include all the homeland -DAVID GERIN of homeland security and avia- HSSA this semester is to allow money anytime between 10 nity to go beyond learning in security professors, Professor tion safety by practical experi- members to get a better under- a.m. to 3 p.m. on the flight classrooms. Michael O’Toole, Professor ence,” Gerin said. standing of Homeland Security. deck, with the exception of The HSSA has set up clear Amy Bradshaw, Ryan Powell as of Oct. 17 with $15.00” is The HSSA is currently in the “I’d like them [members] to Tuesday, when fund-raising jars in the flight deck where and more. The nominee whose Professor John Bonner. process of drawing more mem- learn more and learn from the will be held outdoors.
Southwest, AirTran 2010 Industry/ to merge in future Career Expo Costas Sivyllis plete, Southwest spokeswoman “We’re beginning to reach Brandy King said all aircraft the tipping point for consolida- ICI Center News Editor would fly under the Southwest tion to have a real impact on brand, including logo and fee airfares for consumers,” said On Monday, Sept. 27, policies. Currently, all checked Bryan Saltzburg, general man- Employer Showcase: Oct. 20 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Southwest Airlines announced bags fly free on Southwest, ager of TripAdvisor Flights. a blockbuster plan to acquire while AirTran charges custom- “Mix this with reduced seat Interview Day for Selected Candidates: October AirTran Airways stock hold- ers $20 for their first checked capacity and rising travel ings for $1.4 billion, a total of a bag, and $25 for the second. demand, and this could be the 21 as scheduled by the employer 69% premium over recipe for higher air- AirTran’s closing fares as we head into price of $4.55 just the holidays, 2011 a few days before. and beyond.” Southwest CEO Southwest says Gary Kelly said that between the two that more expan- airlines there is not a ‘Lift Your Mood Day’ raises spirits sion is possible lot over route over- through this deal, lap, so it anticipates and will enable Southwest to From the customer’s per- minimal competition. expand into airports serving spective, the merger will now The move by Southwest major hubs such as Boston, provide a more extensive des- is just the latest in an air- New York City, Atlanta and tination network, as AirTran line industry consolidat- Washington D.C. currently serves cities not ing and moving forward The deal, even with AirTran’s served by Southwest. Discount with blockbuster deals. Earlier debt figured in, is valued at $3.4 offerings may be available in September, Continental billion. Although the board of for the new markets, allow- Airlines and United Airlines directors for each airline has ing prices to drop. There is closed a merger deal, making it approved the industry-chang- some industry concern, though, the largest airline in the world. ing move, it now lies upon that less competition may result That makes the new United the approval of federal regu- on higher airfares, especially surpass Delta as the world’s lators and AirTran stockhold- in markets only served by largest, which merged with ers. Once the merger is com- Southwest and AirTran. Northwest in 2008.
“Southwest bought Air-Tran?!” ~Chris, Air Traffic Management ““I believe they will pretty much take out other low cost carri- ers, and put a strain on Delta Airlines.” “It’s a good merger, and the flight comfort ~Gil, Air Traffic Management might increase.” ~Adam, Aerospace Engineering “It’s a good move. Southwest is mainly a car- “Both airlines will have senior- rier in the west, so they will ity, so that might make a problem now be able to expand their between both airlines top pilots. reach. Now they will be They will have to figure out a way able to compete with larger to decide which pilots will actually airlines. The biggest thing have the higher rank.” will be seeing if Southwest ~Alex, Aeronautical Science goes international or just stays domestic. I wonder if they will change their seat- “They bought them for $1.4 billion ing types. Also, Southwest dollars, they will fly out of ATL, New will dominate the market York, and JFK.” in Baltimore Washington ~Brandon, Aerospace Engineering International Airport ANTHONY SEKINE/AVION because now they control BROTHERS OF DELTA UPSILON were among some of the students to participate in 70% of the market share. “I hope they don’t change “Lift Your Mood Day” on the Flight Deck, Wednesday, Oct. 13. The event, sponsored Would be pretty cool to see Air-Tran deals, Air-Tran U by the Fitness Center, taught students how to prevent depression with exercise, a 747 with the Southwest deal, where a person 18-25 better sleep and increased awareness. Depression screeing was also available. colors, because they previ- years old can fly one way, ously had no 747’s.” domestic flights, for just ~Matthew, Business $69!” ~Jay, Aeronautical Science CORRECTION In last week’s article, “Another night of laughter for students,” Friday Night Laughs occurs once a month, not every other week as printed. Also, the accompanying photo was taken by ” Anthony Sekine. The Avion regrets the errors. Executive Board Editorial Staff Cont. Editor-in-Chief ...... Tim Kramer Entertainment Editor...... Nick Candrella Managing Editor ...... Aaron Craig Copy Editor...... Priyanka Kumar News Editor ...... Costas Sivyllis Business Manager ...... Matt Stevens Photography Editor ...... Austin Coffey Staff Advisor Advertising Manager ...... Alena Thompson Amy Vaughan, Assistant Director of Student Activities Student Government Editorial Staff Front Editor ...... Tim Kramer Campus Editor ...... Amy Treutel Contact Information SGA Editor ...... James Scott Main Phone...... (386) 226-6049 Student Life Editor ...... Alena Thompson Advertising Manager...... (386) 226-7697 Technology Feature ...... Tim Kramer Fax Number...... (386) 226-6727 Opinions Editor ...... Lanie Wagenblast E-mail...... [email protected] Sports Editor ...... Aaron Craig Website...... avionnewspaper.com Austin Coffey Comics Editor...... Tilford Mansfield
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Page The Avion, October 19, 2010 Student Government A3 Maloney awarded ‘Athlete of the Week’ Whitney Loubier year, Ryan played at Appalachian Maloney scored a goal against Conference Offensive Player of as ninth in goals scored. He set National Tournament, which led State as a sophomore, and was Lynn and scored four goals the Year. He was the only field an ERAU single-game scoring him to receive NAIA National COE SRB named captain as a freshman at against Ave Maria, bringing his player to start in all 22 games record with 14 points against Championship All-Tournament Webber International. season total to nine goals. last year. He also led the team Johnson and Wales. Maloney team honors. This week’s “Athlete of the Maloney was also named the As a junior transfer last year, in points (45), goals (19), and scored both goals for the 2-0 The ERAU Men’s Soccer Week” is Ryan Maloney, a for- Sun Conference Men’s Soccer Maloney has made a major dif- game-winning goals (8). He set win in the final three minutes of team will be taking on Webber ward on the men’s soccer team. Offensive Player of the Week. ference on the ERAU men’s the Embry-Riddle single-season play against Mobile in the 2009 International on Wednesday Ryan is a senior He was chosen because of his soccer team. In 2009, He was record for game-winning goals. NAIA National Championship October 20 at Babson Park, FL. Communications major from performance in the matches named NAIA Second Team He finished the season ranked Conference Opening Round. Support your men’s soccer team Chester, England. Before trans- against NCAA Division II No. 7 All-American, Sun Conference among the nation’s top ten as Maloney also scored two goals as they get closer to the NAIA ferring to Embry-Riddle his junior Lynn University and Ave Maria. Player of the Year, and Sun first in game winning goals, and against Fresno Pacific in the Sun Conference Championship! SGA COE forum Tess Doeffinger year instead of just faculty Best Buy. and staff, we will be inviting All of the College of COE SRB recruiters from the various Engineering Representatives engineering companies repre- will also be in attendance. If The annual College of sented at the career fair. there are any student concerns, Engineering forum will be The companies that are con- such as parking, meal plans, held on Tuesday, Oct. 19. It firmed to attend are Boeing, and so on, fill free to ask any will be at 5 p.m. in the IC Rolls-Royce, and Insitu. So, one of us. There will also be Auditorium. students will actually get to student comment cards avail- The forum is sponsored talk to company recruiters, and able, so if a student wishes by the Student Government be able to receive tips on apply- to express his or her concern Association with the help of ing for jobs. We will also be about anything on campus, the College of Engineering inviting Embry-Riddle Alumni they can feel free to fill one Representatives. Some of you that are currently working in of them out and hand to a may be asking, “what is a the engineering field. This representative. Do not miss forum?” The COE forum pro- will give students not only this chance to talk to the fac- vides students and teachers a the opportunity to talk to their ulty, staff, company recruit- chance to mingle and talk out- teachers, but also to students ers, and Embry-Riddle alumni. side of class. This year we are that have been in their shoes. Come out to the College of trying to do something a little The forum will begin at Engineering Forum! different. We are going to be 5 p.m. There will be free food For more information hosting it the day before the and refreshments provided and contact Tess Doeffinger: school’s career fair. So, this prizes such as a gift card to [email protected].
Get to know your SGA Get to know your SGA
Alton (Joe) Ashok Anderson Annamalai College of Aviation College of Aviation Representative Representative Junior Junior Air Traffic Aeronautical Management Science
My name is Alton Anderson, but most of man year, I had absolutely no understanding Hello everyone, my name is Ashok I also am currently the liaison to the Hunt you know me as Joe. I am an Air Traffic of what the Student Government Association “Georgia” Annamalai. I was born in library. As the liaison to the library, I voice major from Juneau, Alaska. In Juneau I (SGA) is or was. As I became more involved Coimbatore, India. I lived in India for the student concerns and provide a student’s work at a mom-and-pop bakery that makes with NSCS, I began to understand how first 10 years of my life until I moved to the opinion in library affairs. Also, I’m cur- homemade bagels, bread, and pastries. For important the SGA is for our entire campus. United States. I became interested in flight rently a member on the flight line satisfac- me, being at Embry-Riddle is a dream-come- I know that the greatest way to make a posi- after I flew for the first time when I was 10 tion committee, through this committee I true. tive difference on this campus is through stu- years old, and since then, flying has become get to voice student concerns to the flight My career goal is to work in either Seattle dent involvement and that joining the SGA is a passion for me. I am currently a junior line. Anyone can attend the Flight Line Tower or TRACON, but I would be thrilled to one of the best ways to become involved. majoring in Aeronautical Science with a Satisfaction committee meetings and voice work anywhere on the West coast. Aviation is In joining the SGA, I want to concentrate minor in business studies. I currently hold their concerns, which are held every Friday absolutely my biggest interest (duh, right?). on our Air Traffic Management program. two ratings which include my private pilot at 6 p.m. in the Endeavor Conference Room, My next biggest hobby is music. I have been My biggest focus is researching the different and instrument, and I am currently work- located in the student center. playing acoustic guitar for years and I used possibilities to make it easier for CTI stu- ing on my multi-engine commercial rating. Outside of the student government asso- to play percussion. My favorite musician is dents to spend time in local ATC facilities. After finishing up my undergraduate degree, ciation, I am currently involved in two other guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. Another focal point for me is helping update I would like to be a flight instructor and at organizations. I am a member of the CREW I am the Executive Vice President of the SGA website to give more information the same time hopefully work on a graduate team here at Embry-Riddle and the Risk the National Society of Collegiate Scholars to students and to be easier to access. I am degree in Human Factors or Business. My Management Officer for the Lambda Chi (NSCS). The goal of NSCS is to recog- always available to discuss anything. long term goal is to get into the corporate Alpha fraternity. nize high achieving first- and second-year Feel free to e-mail me at andersa1@ aviation field. I look forward to a new year to help the students as well as to promote academic my.erau.edu with any comments or ideas. This is my first year in the Student students around the Embry-Riddle cam- integrity. To do this, NSCS is based on three Also, you are more than welcome to stop Government Association and it has been pus. So if you ever see any of the Student pillars: scholarship, leadership, and service. by the SGA office. You can either ask for a very exciting opportunity thus far. As a Government Representatives around cam- In addition to NSCS, myself, or talk to another one of our repre- College of Aviation representative I get to pus, feel free to voice your concerns to I am also a new Student Representative for sentatives. We are here for you. Thank you be a part of an organization that enhances the us, or come into the SGA office and feel the College of Aviation. During my fresh- and have a great week! quality of life of students at Embry-Riddle. free to hang out with us. Page A4 Student Life The Avion, October 19, 2010 Students contribute to air show Practical advice BreAnna McGuire AMS for a safe break Samuel Seoane car, make sure the passenger Students from the Aviation is just as alert as the driver. Maintenance Science (AMS) Campus Safety If traveling alone, if at any Department and Society of time you feel tired pull over Aviation Technicians (SAT) As we approach this excit- take a break. When arriving had the opportunity to volun- ing weekend we seem to be at your destinations have fun, teer at the Wings and Waves in a rush to get out of here but remember to be safe and Air show on Oct. 9 and 10. and forget a lot of things. The keep those around you safe. While people were filling campus safety and security For all those of you staying the beach to watch the perfor- team would like to take some in Daytona we have some fun mances, these students were at time to make sure you can tips for you to! If going out the airport helping prepare the have a fun but safe fall break. remember to always secure aircraft for their flights. Here are some tips to make everything especially rooms. There is a lot of behind sure you can have an enjoy- Your roommate or roommates the scenes work needed to be able weekend. If you guys are don’t want to come back from done to run an air show. Mr. traveling out of town, remem- a great fall break and all their Lacy, a professor in the AMS ber anything you may leave stuff is missing. The beach a department, coordinated with behind needs to be secured fun place but very dangerous Daytona International Airport such as, cars, rooms, houses, be alert at all times watch to have students from Embry- motorcycles, and even bicy- out for rip currents they can Riddle’s own AMS program ANDREW ZABACK/AVION cles. When traveling through overpower you. If going out at volunteer to work with the STUDENTS FROM THE AVIATION Maintenance Science Department and Society of bus, train, airplane, car keep night try your best to always pilots and technicians involved Aviation Technicians assisted during Air Show by preparing aircraft for flights. The students your belongings with you stay in groups and in well lit in the air show. were also given the opportunity to meet many of the famous pilots and technicians. at all times. Keep important areas. If you know your room- Students Bill Freeman, things like identifications and mates or friends are going Kaysha White, Adam Raab, be waiting with the 55 gallon start networking. For instance, William Diaz, on the P-51 credit cards close by you at out of town help us protect and myself are working on drums of smoke oil to pump when one of the technicians Mustang from Stallion 51 in all times. For all those travel- their stuff, keep an eye on it. their Airframe and Powerplant into the planes. for the Geico Skytypers had nearby Kissimmee, Florida, ing by airplane, train, or bus You guys can also make our rating and are just months Whether they needed just to leave on short notice, Adam that was flown in the Heritage remember arrive on time to campus and dorms safe so that away from being certificated five gallons or fifty gallons, Raab and Kaysha White were flight with the F-16 and F-22. airport or terminals, rushing we can all have an enjoyable technicians. Our main duty at we would be there to hand able to fill in and work with The main objective was can lead to accidents. If trav- weekend. the air show was to fill smoke pump it whenever they needed the lead technician on their to fill the smoke oil tanks eling by car especially those Remember, be safe and have oil tanks for the nine acrobatic it. Needless to say, it was a lot aircraft. Of the eleven SNJ-2 for whoever needed it, but long road trips take turns driv- a good fall break aircraft demonstrations. These of hard work, but it was also Texans left in the world, the with the flexibility and ing. If traveling in a group, by ITS IN YOUR INTEREST! included the Geico Skytypers, a lot of fun being around all Skytypers operate six of them. hard work of these students, Jason Newburg, Rob Holland, of the aircraft and getting, for White, whose main goal is we were able to do much Matt Chapman, Corkey Fornof, many of us, our first experi- to work on and restore WWII more and gain valuable expe- Mike Wiscus, Greg Poe, Julie ence in the aviation industry. aircraft said, “It was an incred- rience and connections for Clark, and Mike Gullian. Not only did we have the ible experience being around the future. All of the smoke trails left opportunity to work with the the Texans. That’s what I want Freeman spoke for all by these aircraft were made aircraft, but we also met many to do in the future, so it was a of us when he said, “It possible because of these stu- of the pilots and technicians. It great opportunity for me.” was great to work for these dents. As aircraft taxied back was a great way to meet peo- Also, I was able to work people and I hope we will be from their flights, we would ple in the aviation industry and with an Embry-Riddle Alum, able to do it again.” Brothers enjoy successful semester
Sheldon Leonard the Brothers decided to make made a commitment to gather we were pulling out. While it a trip to remember, that around the tents and began trying to get the vehicles out Eta Iota involved a night of enchant- to share camping stories, of the mud, some of the broth- ing memories. With tent setup which helped us in creating a ers began to have dirt thrown With the Brothers of the Eta completed, the Brothers and stronger bond with each other at them. As you can imagine Iota Chapter, being successful the Pledges decided to kick among friends. when this happened the rest at winning the Penny Wars things off with a rocking start, However like all things we of the Brothers and some of Charity Event for Atheism when we executed some lead- enjoy in life, these good times the pledges burst out in hys- Speaks a week earlier; we ership building sessions to would soon come to an end as terical laughter, making it a decided to take a camping demonstrate to the Pledges a brand new day approached. moment for the history book. trip to the unique and natural what would be expected of With fun times coming to a The most important thing is PHOTO COURTESY CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY beauty that is Tiger Bay, which them, if they are to be initiated tragic end, the best part was that all of us got back to CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY wishes students to have took place on October 8 to the as Brothers. With the night yet to come when some of our the Embry-Riddle Campus a safe fall break by following simple tips such as securing 9. Upon arriving at Tiger Bay, still young and new, each of us cars got stuck in some mud as in one sound piece! items left behind and arriving on time to airports or terminals. Faculty shares Positivism . Ashley Karr problems with a given design 3. Spend more resourc- and making changes to mitigate es (time, energy, money) on Human Factors risk and avoid damage. They building new iterations than on Congratulations then encouraged readers, espe- breaking down old iterations. A few months ago I was cially those in the field, to take I felt relief finding and read- from the Flight Department to the following students for receiving their: speaking to a group about a positive approach to design ing this article, knowing that a human factors (HF). To make and evaluation. Specifically for few more people in the world my presentation more interac- human centered designers, the had gone through similar expe- Private Pilot Certificates tive, I asked the audience to approach should be on devel- riences, and I am happy to help evaluate an innovative, new oping a pleasurable experience them spread the word. Whether Nathan Robert Lively 10/08/10 design. They responded imme- for the user. you are an engineer, an admin- diately with a number of evalu- Sklar and Gilmore were istrator, a designer, a teacher, or Abdulahad Khan 10/11/10 ations, but I soon noticed that inspired from a movement just a person looking to live a all of their comments were within psychology called better life, we can all take from KangSik Kim 10/12/10 negative. Their attention was Positivism. Positivism basi- Sklar, Gilmore, and Positivism. on what was wrong, so I tried cally states that to reach a good I challenge you, the reader, to shift their focus. I asked psychological state, people and myself to test this per- Instrument Rating Certificate them to now evaluate positive should focus on what is good in spective for at least 24 hours, aspects of the design. No one their life and build on it, rather more if we can. For example, Sheldon Reed 10/07/10 said a word. I was shocked. than focusing on and trying to if we are a teacher grading This experience stayed with fix or control what is bad. This papers, highlight more of what Trevor Kai Cangemi 10/09/10 me. After the presentation, is not to deny that bad things the student does well than what I kept wondering who had happen, in life or in design, and the student does wrong. Then Hyo Joon Kim 10/13/10 hijacked synonyms to the word to be a responsible adult and take notice of what happens. “evaluate” and replaced them professional, risk does have to What many others have discov- with “criticize”? I also won- be mitigated. This is simply to ered, and I have a feeling we Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane Certificate: dered why it was so difficult state that our default perspec- will, as well, is that creative for these educated, intelligent tive ought to be a positive one. ideas and solutions start flow- Hannah Lynn Marie Nothern 10/07/10 people to say something posi- Here are three examples that ing. I am certain we all use tive or constructive. Then, I Sklar and Gilmore gave on how more of this. So, test it out and came across a report by a pair to apply positivism to design get back to me on what you of HF specialists from a design right now: find. I would love to hear from consulting firm called IDEO. It 1. When asked to evaluate a you. You can send me an email was titled, “Are You Positive?” design, try and create a longer at ashleykarr.com/contact or The authors, Sklar and Gilmore, list for positive aspects than for visit the HF department on the began their report by stating negative attributes. 3rd floor of the Lehman build- that many designers have oper- 2. Create evaluation metrics ing. You can also download ated under a disease-model, for positive aspects of a design and read the full report here essentially diagnosing the and share with colleagues. ashleykarr.com/positivism. NSCS honors students Alton Anderson NSCS is an honor society members are hosting college that focuses on recognizing awareness assemblies at NSCS first- and second-year stu- Mainland High School that dents. The society is centered will influence over 300 stu- The National Society of around academic integrity and dents. 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Natalie Nathalie Rachel Rachelle Tess Spencer Vazquez Cope Gigowski Doeffinger Page A6 Opinions The Avion, October 19, 2010 Homecoming nominee’s plea for votes Homecoming King and the voting will have every- tage. I know some of the other campus. Why should I deserve Queen. I have to admit the thing to do with connections girls running are gorgeous out- your vote any less because I first thing that comes to my and looks. Still, I’ve had the side of Riddle, too, so relax. don’t match the stereotypes? mind when I hear those words privilege of hangin’ out with All I’d like to do is tell you Perhaps more than anyone else, is highly cliche’: teen movies many of you, and I’d like to who I am and why I deserve I truly represent what ERAU is with “Mean Girls”-type head believe I look pretty good in a a vote even though I’m not all about? That’s up to you to cheerleaders fighting against floor-length dress even though Megan Fox (Can someone say decide. the down-to-earth yet secretly I’m unique. DUH?): I’m an astronaut-wan- Don’t get me wrong, I beautiful protagonist. And of I’ll be honest: I’m fairly nabe from Seattle. I’ve strug- completely understand if you course, both of them happen pale. I’m not a size 0, 2, or 4. I gled right alongside the masses have another buddy running to be in love with the dreamy don’t have sleek, straight hair. in my engineering courses. I’ve or my shameful ploy for your football quarterback sure to be I don’t cover myself in make- tried new sports and activities vote hasn’t worked one bit. chosen Homecoming King. up. I’ve never been a cheer- (ultimate frisbee, flying, crew, It’s completely your choice. As everyone knows, there’s leader or in a sorority. SCUBA, a capella) and done That’s the beauty of voting. a few more guys than girls But guess what? I love some old favorites. I’ve expe- But if you find yourself during on this campus (just maybe), who I am. And I love that my rienced amazing internships the first round of voting later so I might possibly be able sweetheart Loren Gogins also with NASA and Boeing, and this month needing to choose to achieve every little girl’s has the opportunity to run for more importantly, I enjoy help- another girl on your ballot... fantasy- to become royalty. Homecoming King, and he’s ing others find similar opportu- keep my name in mind. I’ve Honestly, I originally hesitated just as unique as I am (albeit nities. In addition to aerospace, been as honest as I can and at the thought of running for much more awesome). Maybe I like baking, architecture, I’d love to have the chance to Homecoming Court. I know I’m being naïve, but I’d like music, basketball, videogra- enjoy representing my com- I’m not the Hollywood image to think Riddle students of all phy, roller coasters, movies, munity and friends. I’ll sacri- many have come to expect backgrounds and majors are singing, dance, and museums. fice my wrist for the sake of from a popularity contest such willing to support candidates I love the oddball communi- temporary royalty... Thank you as Homecoming. Blame it on who stand out from the norm. ty that is Embry-Riddle and for your consideration. Happy Disney princesses all you like, No, I’m not trying to use I’ve had some of the best and Homecoming 2010! it’s undeniable that much of “Riddle Vision” to my advan- PHOTO COURTESY NATALIE SPENCER worst times of my life on this ~Natalie Spencer Student Forum “What’s your favorite pick-up line?” - Compiled by James Holt
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“Are you OK because “Hey, you’re hot! “If I could rearrange “How much does a “Are you tired? ‘Cause “You’re hot, it’s gonna heaven is a long fall” Wanna go out with the alphabet, I’d put ‘U’ polar bear weigh? Just you’ve been running work!” me?” next to ‘I’!” enough to break the around my mind all ice! I’m Tim.” day!” Page The Avion, October 19, 2010 Technology A7 VASIMR the future of Russia working rocket propulsion systems on new space James Holt by a magnetic nozzle then accel- while producing 2,180,000 new- at a time. Five newtons may not station design erates the plasma out the end of tons of thrust. VASIMR, on the be much, but when you multi- Guest Reporter the rocket, which accelerates the other hand, has a specific impulse ply that by several months, the Cory Smith tional life of about 15 years and rocket in the opposite direction. of 5000 seconds. However spacecraft would pick up quite a will be supplied by the same The Variable Specific Why use VASIMR? There VASIMR also produces a very bit of speed. The only downside Guest Reporter rockets that they build to supply Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket are several major advantages. low thrust of only five newtons. is that VASIMR consumes lots the International Space Station. (VASIMR)—is a new revolution- VASIMR has a high specific Luckily, this is not a problem of power. Low-energy VASIMR In the near future, a family Orbital Technologies claims ary type of rocket engine being engines could be powered by vacation may come to include that “the CSS will be a valuable developed by the Ad Astra Rocket solar panels and used in Earth a weekend at Russian hotel in addition to the global base of Company. In a nut shell, VASIMR orbit or to carry spacecraft to the freefall about 200 miles above orbital assets” and that “once uses magnets to accelerate plas- moon. However for interplan- the Earth’s surface. Two Russian launched and operational, the ma (super-hot gases), which gen- etary trips—such as to Mars— aerospace companies, Orbital CSS will provide a unique desti- erates thrust. The concept behind large nuclear reactors would be Technologies and RSC Energia, nation for commercial, state and VASIMR was first conceived in required. have announced plans for a joint private spaceflight exploration 1977 by former astronaut Dr. Currently, a prototype referred operation to build a new space missions.” Franklin Chang-Diaz, who was to as VX-200 is being tested on station called the Commercial In addition to serving as a studying the behavior of plas- the ground. Soon, Ad Astra hopes Space Station that will serve destination for space tourism, mas at Massachusetts Institute of to send another prototype—the as a space hotel and an orbit- the CSS will also serve as an Technology. PHOTO COURTESY adastrarocket.com VF-200—to the International ing lab. advanced lab that will specialize VASIMR uses gases such as Space Station where it could be The station, which is planned in earth observations and medi- argon, xenon, nitrogen or hydro- impulse. In Earth terms, specific thanks to VASIMR’s other major used as a cheaper alternative to to launch in late 2015 to early cal experiments that may later gen as a propellant. The gas is impulse—measured in seconds— advantage. All the hardware reboost the space station’s alti- 2016 will be able to host up to serve to better the lives of those injected into a tube surrounded by can be thought of as miles per components of VASIMR are tude every few months. Further seven people at a time. RSC still anchored to the ground. magnets, where it is ionized—has gallon. The Space Shuttle’s main magnetically shielded from the down the road, Ad Astra hopes to Energia, the largest contractor Hopefully, it will not be too long its electrons stripped—by radio engines have a specific impulse plasma, which gives the engine use VASIMR for low-cost rou- serving Russia’s Federal Space before people look towards the waves. This turns the gas into of 450 seconds and consume 340 a long lifespan and allows the tine trips to the moon, or even Agency, announced that the sky for Spring break as an alter- plasma. A magnetic field created gallons of propellant a second engine to fire for literally years 39-day expeditions to Mars. space hotel will have an opera- native to Daytona’s beaches. Shuttle may New designs for better see extra flight understanding of solar system James Holt the event of an emergency dur- Giancarlo Jusino ble unmanned nuclear-fusion pose of gathering data from be built. Assuming that one ing the February mission. On based interstellar spacecraft this new solar system and percent of the Gross Domestic Guest Reporter Sept. 14, NASA named a crew Guest Reporter capable relaying Product (GDP) of the United of four astronauts for the LON of travel- it back to States is devoted to the con- On Monday, Oct. 11, President mission. The last time a space Man has always stared into ing at ten Earth. struction of the spacecraft and Barrack Obama signed the NASA shuttle launched with a crew this the heavens, wondering what to twenty Cost is a conservative two percent Authorization Act of 2010 into small was in 1983. With the new lies beneath those twinkling percent the one of the growth rate of the U.S. and the law. Along with extending the life bill, the mission may be renamed specks of light. Although we speed of hamper- global economy, a $650 bil- of the International Space Station to STS-135 and changed from have yet to reach one of these light. ing fac- lion starship could start to be to 2020 and setting NASA’s focus a rescue mission to a resupply specks, we device plans to get Although tors in the built on 2013. |on near-Earth objects—such as mission. there. it was set design of If we consider a union asteroids—and Mars, the bill also In August, NASA managers Project Icarus is one of these to travel to an inter- of the world’s space pro- authorizes NASA Administrator approved June 28, 2011 as the projects, a conceptual study on Bernard’s stellar grams, or a joint venture Charles Bolden to allow one potential launch day. Should an how to reach the stars. A Tau Star, other vehicle. like the international space additional space shuttle mission emergency occur on STS-135, Zero Foundation initiative in targets of Project station, the same craft’s to deliver supplies and spare the smaller crew could be res- collaboration with the British i n t e r e s t I c a r u s construction could be started equipment to the International cued by a Russian Soyuz space- Interplanetary Society, Icarus have aris- developed on 2013. The more advanced Space Station. craft. Funding is the only major is a conceptual study into the en. For said some and exotic spacecraft designs Currently, NASA is prepar- obstacle remaining for STS-135. design of interstellar craft. reason, the s i m p l e cost about $100 trillion and ing the space shuttle Atlantis NASA managers need to find The project is expected p r o j e c t ’s eco- would become economically for the STS-335 launch-on-need funds to pay for things such to last five years, which current destination is unknown. nomical models that approx- feasible, assuming the same (LON) mission, which would as planning, training, hardware began Sept. 30, 2009. Its The craft would carry several imate the year at which joint venture conditions, by rescue the crew of STS-134 in and support. goal is to design a plausi- scientific probes with the pur- a certain ship model could the year 2268. !"#$!"%&'()*%%+,-."/0
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ANTOINE DAUGNY/AVION Page B2 Sports The Avion, October 19, 2010 Chen and Strom prepare for Super Bowl Title Alison Smalling on the loss as she was back in action a few hours later in the ERAU Athletics semifinal of the “Super Bowl” in doubles. Just one day after Chen Members of Embry- and Josefine Strom captured Riddle’s men’s and wom- ERAU’s first women’s doubles en’s tennis teams continued national title, the duo found itself play today in the USTA/ITA matched up against Sun Wen and National Small College Antonia Kolovou of Tyler Junior Championships at the Copeland- College. Wen and Kolovou cap- Cox Tennis Center. tured the junior college doubles Yi Ching Chen was the first to title, but they were unable to get take the court in the women’s sin- by the team from ERAU as Chen gles championship match. Chen and Strom advanced with a 6-4, turned in a tournament upset in ww7-5 win. the semifinals, downing No. 1 Junior men’s player Charlie Rice seed Ana Veselnovic on Friday. was also in action on Saturday, But the fourth-seeded Chen was playing for fifth place in the sin- unable to get by No. 2 Kirstin gles bracket. Rice drew Vladislav Strimple of Point Loma Nazarene Khudziy from Huntington, but and finished as the tournament AUSTIN COFFEY/AVION suffered a straight loss (6-3, 6-3) runner-up with a 6-2, 6-4 loss. JOSEFINE STORM AND YI Ching Chen capatured ERAU’s first women’s doubles national title. The following day Storm and to close out the tournament in Chen had little time to dwell Chen competed in the semifinal of the “Super Bowl” in doubles defeating Tyler Junior College and advancing to the finals. sixth place overall. Eagle’s celebrate senior night with 11-0 win 13th minute. Woods won assists and Michael Donald with a solid plays to record the ball in the midfield off and Sam Litchfield contrib- three saves in his first start a Southeastern goal kick and uted a goal apiece. of the season. Giles managed after bringing it under control Embry-Riddle’s Alfredo eight saves for the Fire who with one touch, he played a Diaz was tested three times fall to 5-8 overall and 3-4 in diagonal ball to Maloney on in the match and came up league play. the right side with the next. Maloney used deft foot- EMBRY-RIDDLE 11 work to elude the Fire’s last SOUTHEASTERN 0 defender and he struck the ball with the outside of his Upcoming Sporting Alison Smalling right foot causing it to bend around Southeastern goal- ERAU Athletics keeper Bo Giles for a 1-0 Events Eagle lead. The Embry-Riddle men’s Just one minute later MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY soccer team closed out its 2010 Maloney was brought down home slate with an 11-0 con- just outside the penalty area. ference win over Southeastern, Woods’ quickly taken free Wednesday at the Embry- kick caught Giles off guard to Saturday, Oct. 23: Riddle Soccer Stadium. The put the Eagles up 2-0. Southeast Classic match was the final home con- Woods second goal of test for seniors Ryan Woods, the night was a solo shot Rome, Ga. TBA Ryan Maloney, Sam Litchfield, to the lower right corner Matthias Klatt, Alexis Pradie that put the Blue and and Alvaro Burgos and the Gold up 3-0 and Maloney MEN’S GOLF senior class led by example added the Eagles’ fourth goal tallying 23 of the Eagles’ with just two minutes left in the 24points as the Blue and Gold first period to give the Eagles improved to 6-4 overall and a 4-0 cushion heading into the Friday-Saturday, Oct. 22-24: 4-1 in The Sun Conference halftime break. St. John’s Invitational The Eagles had an offen- The second half of play saw sive mindset from the much of the same from the Sorrento, Fla. TBA first whistle getting their Eagles as the Southeastern first shot on target just 12 defense was unable to find an seconds into the contest. ANTHONY SEKINE/AVION answer for the potent ERAU The Eagles outshot the Fire EAGLES CELEBRATE SENIOR NIGHT with a 11-0 win over offense. Woods finished with MEN’S SOCCER 6-0 in the opening minutes Southeastern. The match will be the last time that seniors a game-high five goals and an of the game and the pres- Ryan Woods, Ryan Maloney, Sam Litchfield, Matthias Klatt, assist on the night. Maloney sure finally paid off in the Alexis Pradie, and Alvaro Burgos will play at home. totaled four goals and two Wednesday, Oct. 20: Webber International* ERAU’s Chen and Storm win Babson Park, Fla. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23: vs Johnson and Wales * USTA/ITA national title Miami Gardens, Fla. 7 p.m Alison Smalling Friday at the Copeland-Cox and Ashley Litchfield from top seed, Ana Veselnovic, in Tennis Center. Point Loma Nazarene, who the semifinals, the fourth- ERAU Athletics After winning their first round toppled the top-seeded seeded Chen dropped the first match on Thursday, the Eagle Auburn Montgomery team set 6-4, but broke Veselnovic Tuesday, Oct. 26: Embry-Riddle juniors Yi tandem advanced to play in the in the semis. The Eagles twice to take the second 6-3. vs Northwood * Ching Chen and Josefine semifinals on Friday morning. withstood a fierce rally from Chen jumped out to a 3-0 lead Strom accomplished some- Seeded third in the doubles Strimple and Litchfield in the third, but Veselnovic West Palm Beach, Fla. 3 p.m thing no other Embry-Riddle bracket, Chen and Strom in the first set before pull- battled back to tie things up female has done. The duo upended the No. 2 seed ing away 7-5 and took the at 6-6. Chen got the better of captured ERAU’s first nation- Paola Costa and Lillian second set 6-3 to claim the the see-saw battle in the tie- WOMEN’S Cross country al doubles title in women’s Ferreira to earn a spot in tournament crown. breaker, registering a three-set tennis in the NAIA division of the title match. The Eagles’ Chen also enjoyed success upset of the tournament favor- the USTA/ITA National Small opponent was the fourth-seed- in singles play earlier in the ite to earn a spot in the singles College Championships, ed pair of Kirstin Strimple day. Playing the tournament’s championship match. Saturday, Oct. 23: Southeast Classic Rome, Ga. TBA
Eagles win against Wildcats WOMEN’S GOLF the contest. half’s scoring in the 37th min- cross from Brianna Zangara for Sophomore Lauren McCall ute, scoring off a ball that was the second goal of her season. was the benificiary of a nice touched by both Ange Durston- All three Embry-Riddle touch from Lauren Gallant Ryan and Gracie Peters. goalkeepers saw time between Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 24-26: as the duo accounted for the ERAU drew back in the the pipes, as Jennifer Grimes National Preview Eagles’ next goal in the 14th second half, settling for two moved her record to 7-1-2 over- minute, before McCall returned goals in the period, one from all. Dina Roper and Gallant both Greeneville, Tenn. TBA the favor to Gallant at the 32:29 Allison Schultz and the other played in goal and in the field EMBRY-RIDDLE 9 mark. McCall wrapped up the from Peters. Schultz headed in a during the game. JOHNSON & WALES 0 Ryan Mosher WOMEN’S Soccer ERAU Athletics Thursday, Oct. 21: The NAIA No. 12 Embry- Southeastern* Riddle women’s soccer team came away with a 9-0 shutout Daytona Beach, Fla. 7 p.m over the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales on Friday afternoon. The Eagles (11-1-2 and 4-0-2 TSC) Saturday, Oct. 23: took 30 shots while holding vs Ave Maria * JWU (1-12, 0-7) to none in the Blue and Gold’s sixth shutout of Daytona Beach, Fla. 6 p.m the 2010 schedule. ERAU got on the board early when freshman Martine Olsen teamed up with junior WOMEN’S Volleyball Madeleine Edbom for a score in the fifth minute of action. Edbom made an excellent cross Friday, Oct. 22 : into the Wildcat box and Olsen was there to put away her 12th vs Northwood * goal of the year. West Palm Beach, Fla. 7 p.m. Just 70 seconds later the Eagles added another goal, this one by Valerie Obita after she Saturday, Oct. 23 : advantage of the keeper’s mis- positioning to score her 14th vs Ave Maria* goal of her rookie campaign. Ave Maria, Fla. 2 p.m. Olsen and Elina Johansson would score back-to-back goals ANTOINE DAUGNY/AVION in the eighth and ninth minutes *-TSC Opponents to give ERAU a 4-0 lead before EMBRY-RIDDLE WOMMEN’S SOCCER team shutout Johnson & Wales for a 9-0 victory. ten minutes had passed in This is the Eagles sixth shutout of the 2010 schedule. Page The Avion, October 19, 2010 Sports B3 Eagles at the Stetson Hatter Invitational Bruce Federico also set a per- Palm Beach Atlantic. Men claim sonal best time, finishing in Junior Flo Vazquez was the 27:55, good enough for 32nd top finisher for the Eagles, tak- overall. ing 10th overall in 19:13. Erika first at invi- “We switched our game plan Langhauser set a new personal up this week to better our times record and was only one sec- as a team,” said Head Coach ond behind Vazquez, finishing tational Mike Rosolino. “The guys 11th overall in a time of 19:14. Austin Quinn ran really well though, if we Freshman Ellie Staker was the would’ve run a normal race third finisher for the Blue and ERAU Athletics Sam and Evans would’ve fin- Gold coming in 26th in 19:53. ished one-two.” Karina Coelho finished one The No. 5 ranked Embry- second behind Staker in 19:54, Riddle men’s cross country good enough for 27th overall. team brought home the team Women bring Junior Julie Mayfield rounded title at the Stetson Hatter Cross out the Eagle scorers com- Country Invitational on Friday ing in 31st overall in a time afternoon. home a third of 20:06. The team placed four runners Brittany Cross and Holly in the top 10 and three others in place finish Sandon also had a productive the top 25 to bring home the day for the Eagles. Cross fin- title. The Eagles finished first, The Embry-Riddle women’s ished 57th in 21:21 and Sandon with 32 points, ahead of NCAA cross country team brought set a new personal best, cross- Division I University of Miami home a third place finish at the ing the line in 21:59. (53)and NCAA Division II AARON CRAIG/AVION Stetson Hatter Cross Country “We did the same thing with Florida Southern (113). AT THE SPERLING SPORTS Complex the Embry-Riddle Cross Country Team took both a Invitational on Friday. the women as we did with the Sam Vazquez led the way for first place finish for the Men and a third place finish for the Women. With a close-quarters The women finished third men and switched things up a the Eagles once again finish- course the Eagles ran well together keeping pace with each other to the end. in the race that was predomi- little bit this race,” said Head ing second overall in a time nantly full of NCAA Division Coach Mike Rosolino. “The of 25:51. Sophomore Evans senior Russell Snyder, fresh- sonal record crossing the line Danny DeChellis and Henry I and Division II teams. Florida girls ran great and we finished Kirwa was the second finisher man Zach Kraus and sopho- in 26:28, 8th overall. Guerrero Melius, finished in the top 25. Atlantic (60) and Miami (50) ahead of a lot of good teams.” behind Vazquez, coming in more Joshua Guerrero all fin- rounded out the Eagle scor- DeChellis came in 21st overall were the only teams to finish The Blue and Gold will com- fourth overall in 26:02. ished in the top 12. Snyder ers finishing 11th overall in a time of 27:27 and Melius ahead of the Eagles. The Eagles pete again at the Southeast Kirwa set the pace for the finished seventh overall in in 26:42. was only one second behind, finished ahead of the likes of Classic, hosted by Berry College remaining Eagle scorers as 26:26 and Kraus set a new per- Two other ERAU freshmen, taking 22nd overall in 27:28. UCF, Florida Gulf Coast and in Rome, Ga., on Oct. 23. Eagle’s fall Blue and Gold sweep the final day of the SCAD Invitational to Bees, 3-0 used a 5-0 run of their own to a time-out. A kill from Martin cushion to nine points (18-9), tie things at 18-18, but ERAU brought the lead to double-dig- and Embry-Riddle cruised to a dominate the possession game responded with back-to-back its at 16-6, and a kill from Hall 25-16 win in the set, taking the in the first half as reflected in kills from Emily Jacobson and finished the first set, 25-12. match, 3-0. the identical numbers on the Hall to regain the momentum, In the second set, Embry- Once again, Hall led the team halftime stats sheet. Each team eventually taking the set by a Riddle again took a quick lead, with 13 kills along with three recorded five total shots with score of 25-21. opening up a 7-3 margin on a blocks, while Martin registered two on frame and one corner EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 The third set saw Embry- double block from Jacobson and 10 kills (.389 hitting percent- kick a piece in the first period, Riddle take a 6-2 lead in the Martin. But the Lady Rams ral- age) and a match-high three BELLEVUE 0 SCAD 3 resulting in a 0-0 deadlock at early going thanks to a pair of lied back with a 7-1 run to take service aces. Kemp hit .556 EMBRY-RIDDLE 0 the break. Michael Pierce kills each from Jacobson and their first lead of the match at (6-1-9) and added two aces and SCAD came out as the stron- Hall. A service ace from Martin 10-8. ERAU regained the lead three blocks. Vazquez recorded Alison Smalling ger team offensively in the ERAU Athletics built the margin up to 13-7, but at 12-11 on a double block from eight digs and 34 assists, help- second half, outshooting the the Bruins came back to cut the Kemp and Vazquez, only to see ing the team to a .337 hitting ERAU Athletics Eagles 6-2 in the first 10 min- One day after seeing their lead to 14-13. Holding a one- Mobile take the lead right back percentage. utes. The Bees were finally 16-match winning streak point lead (16-15), the Eagles at 15-14. The Lady Rams main- Kelly Sherling tallied a The 25th-ranked Embry- able to convert on one of their snapped, the No. 11 Embry- finished up with a 9-3 run to tained a slim lead throughout a match-high 14 kills for Mobile, Riddle men’s soccer team suf- shot attempts in the 57th minute Riddle volleyball team returned close out the set, 25-18, and the majority of the remainder of the while Katy McCollister picked fered its second Sun Conference when their leading scorer, Ellert to their winning ways with a match, 3-0. set, but the Eagles battled back up 12 digs. loss of the season on Saturday, Hreinsson hit a shot from about pair of sweeps on Saturday at Hall led the way with 12 at the very end. Trailing 22-21, The Eagles wrap up their falling to No. 19 SCAD 30 yards out into the top right the SCAD Invitational. kills to go along with 10 digs, the Blue and Gold rattled off lengthy road swing with a pair Savannah, 3-0. corner to make the score 1-0 in The Eagles knocked off while Jordan Holcomb added four straight points, including of conference matches next favor of the home team. Bellevue (Neb.) 3-0 (25-21, nine kills, seven digs, and four two double blocks from Kemp weekend. The Blue and Gold Steve Dowling increased the 25-21, 25-18) before defeat- blocks. Kemp chipped in with and Hall, to win the set, 25-22. travel to Northwood on Friday, margin to 2-0 in the 61st min- ing Mobile 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, six kills, six blocks, and two The third set saw the Eagles Oct. 22, for a 7 p.m. match, ute when he chipped the ball 25-16), moving their record to service aces. gain an early 8-2 lead, thanks followed by a visit to Ave over advancing ERAU goal- 22-2 on the season. Maureen Wardian recorded to four Mobile attack errors. A Maria on Saturday, Oct. 23, for keeper Kile Kennedy for the ERAU opened the day taking a match-high 13 kills for the kill from Martin elevated the a 2 p.m. match. score. The Bees won a free kick on Bellevue, who came in to Bruins, and Meghan Evans less than two minutes later and the match with a 22-8 record on picked up 10 digs. Theo Angus’ free kick hit the the year. underside of the cross bar and A double block from Gloria bounced into the goal for a 3-0 Kemp and Taylor Martin put SCAD lead. the Eagles ahead 10-5 in the ERAU had a chance to get first set, and a kill from Adriana one back in the 69th minute off Vazquez extended the lead to the boot of Michael Donald. 17-11. But the Bruins rallied Donald’s free kick went curling back, cutting the deficit to a into the box, but SCAD keeper single point at 20-19. Another EMBRY-RIDDLE 3 Ross Faulds managed to get a double block, this time from hand to it just before it dipped Kemp and Vazquez, put the MOBILE 0 under the cross bar to keep the Blue and Gold one point from Eagles off the board and pre- the set at 24-20, and a kill The Eagles’ final match of PHOTO COURTESY ANTHONY SEKINE serve the shutout. from Abby Hall two points later the tournament came against The Eagles continue their clinched the set, 25-21. Mobile, who brought a 12-10 The Eagles are now 6-5 over- four-game road swing on The Eagles opened the sec- record into the match. Kemp all and 4-2 in the league, while Wednesday when they travel to ond set with a quick 5-0 burst notched a pair of service aces AUSTIN COFFEY/AVION the Bees improve to 11-3 over- Babson Park to take on Webber to establish an early cushion, early in the first set to help TO END THE SCAD Invitational the Eagles had two shutout all and 6-1 in the conference. International. Game time is slat- and they would lead throughout the Blue and Gold take a 7-0 victories against Bellevue and Mobile. The Eagles, No. 11 in Neither team was able to ed for 3:30 p.m. nearly the entire set. Bellevue lead, prompting Mobile to take conference, and will play Northwood this Friday. NCAA D-1 FOOTBALL WEEK 7 SCORES WEEK 8 SCHEDULE
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C2 Entertainment Inside The Avion, October 19 , 2010 Incredibly amuzing ‘Sirens of the Sea’ Red edy, and righteous acting. on the hit list. These four are Justine’s vocals suits the ambi- music can meld together to be Viewers only get a glimpse a deadly combination with a ent/lounge type songs which something so beautiful but it of retired Black- Ops, CIA very dangerous skill set, and this album has more of, rath- works. agent Frank Moses’ (Willis) they are not afraid to use er than loud, epic-sounding The more trance/upbeat quiet life in suburban them. Together they uncover a trance anthems. Such subdued sounding tracks on this album Cleveland before he is forced web of corruption and murder tracks are the gems in this include “Sirens of the Sea”, out of retirement to confront climbing all the way up to the album and the introductory “If I Could Fly”, “Come Zane Pratt a specialized task force team top of the United States gov- track “Just Listen” is a very Home”, “On a Good Day” Guest Reporter sent to kill him. Fearful that ernment. clear indicator of the mood of while the lounge type songs the same agency that sent While Bruce Willis’ role in the album. comprise “Breaking Ties”, “M With constant over -the- the men to assassinate him RED is similar to his perfor- In trance, the melodies and iracle”, “Secret”. This eclec- top action and several comic could harm Sarah (Parker), his mance in Die Hard, his char- harmonies take precedence tic mix in terms of mood is moments, RED succeeds as long- distance squeeze, acter still seems fresh, thanks over the actual lyrics and what makes it very important an enormously fun, must- see Moses sets out to protect her to the rest of the impressive Sirens of the Sea action film. With a star- stud- and bring down whoever is cast. RED does not have an OceanLab ded cast of Bruce Willis, John behind the plot. Along the exceptionally creative plot, Malkovich, Morgan Freeman, way, Moses reconnects with his but it is compact and intense. Helen Mirren, and Mary- former CIA team mem- In just under two hours, the Louise Parker, director Robert bers Victoria (Mirren), a film encourages a believable- Shwentke’s latest work is a superb sniper shot; Marvin suspension of disbelief and should be huge sensation. (Malkovich), a crazed hits exactly what it is aiming Based on a graphic novel by demolition expert; and for--a RED- hot adventure that Peter Tan the same name, RED offers Joe (Freeman) the senior fires from all chambers. Guest Reporter about as much as any movie member of the crew See this movie; it’s ten bucks fan could want—action, com- . As it turns out, they are also well spent. Trust me. The debut album of British vocal trance group “Above & Beyond presents OceanLab” was released back in 2008. Featuring the powerful vocals of Justine Suissa, this album is a combination of sounds from the Ambient, Downtempo and
Trance genres of music, creat- Photo courtesy Above and Bevond ing a blend of music rarely heard of. While many people who first while the vocals are clear, you to listen to the full album encounter Trance music view have a tendency to focus more in sequence rather than ran- it as noise (myself included), on the beats and sounds of the dom tracks. The tracks blend this album eased me into the music and this is where the together to rise and fall and genre with its harmonious trio of Above & Beyond show evoke certain emotions that melodies and foot-thumping their genius. Pay more atten- you had no idea existed within beats. The voice of Justine tion to the lyrics and you find you. is at once both angelically that each song tells a story. For those who are still beautiful yet spine-chilling The second track “Sirens of unsure about trance, I high- eerie and lends an emotion to the Sea” paint a vivid image ly recommend that you give the music that you will never of the old sailor’s tale of the this a try because it is unlike find in other genres. Sirens from Greek mythology whatever preconception you The three-DJ group known while the eighth track “Ashes” might already have. Those as Above & Beyond, com- speaks of king in a fantasy that are already fans of trance prising of Jono Grant, Tony land and the funeral proce should know of this album by McGuinness, and Paavo ssion of his death while some now, if not, it’s time to go g Siljamäki, frequently collabo- form of sorcery was being et it! It should also be noted rate with vocalists to create performed at his final resting that this whole album was unique sounding trance albums place in the sea. remixed in 2009 “Sirens of such as this one. They also host The fifth track “Miracle” the Sea: Remixed”, with all their own weekly radio show opens up with a heart-melting the tracks redone by various DJs “Trance around the World”, piano rendition before shifting to fit the trance clubbing scene much like the ever popular the focus to the lyrics. With more. Personally, I love this Armin van Buuren who hosts words such as “Are you hop- album during my quiet Photo courtesy Summit Entertainment the internationally acclaimed ing for a miracle? As the ice times when I’m reading or FROM LEFT TO RIGHT John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis star alongside “A State of Trance”. caps melt away”, this song is writing and on the right day, Helen Mirren in the film adaptation of the D.C. Comics graphic novel Red. A mixed bag plot While other vocalists such actually talking about glob- it also makes good travelling of action and humor follow this quartet of curtailed CIA covert operatives as they attempt to as Emma Hewitt have a al warming! It’s really quite music for a nice laid back clear their names. more powerful octave range, strange that such lyrics and drive/walk Page The Avion, October 19, 2010 Classifieds C3
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