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Students returning to the waterfront will find that things have changed a bit.

Located in the North Lake Village housing area next to Building J, the waterfront is a major attraction for many students.

The beach bordering the 80-acre lake is normally a popular site for many activities offered free of charge to students, including kayaking, canoeing, sailboating, paddle boarding and reserving a session on the campus ski boat.

However, the area is currently under construction for the new

waterfront building, and all waterfront activities are prohibited until further notice.

“For about the last nine months, we have been working on plans for a new waterfront building to replace the old modular,” said Stephen Robinson, outdoor recreation coordinator.

After months of planning, drawing and meeting, the university moved forward with the project starting in July.

“The new building will be a wonderful upgrade to the waterfront, and FGCU is really excited to be able to offer a new and improved recreation area for the students of FGCU,” Robinson said.

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Pitbull and Travis Porter will perform at Eaglepalooza, an annual concert put on by the Programming Board. The performers were announced at Roc the Nest this past Friday night.

The concert will be on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Germain Arena, a change in venue.

In the past, Eaglepalooza has been on campus. Due to safety issues at the 2010 concert, which featured LMFAO, the decision was made to move the event to a larger, safer venue, McGibboney said.

“I think having it off campus takes away the fun of the whole event,” said Kellie Connors, a sophomore majoring in hospitality. “I love how last year there were carnival games to play and booths you can visit.”

Free concerts pose a security issue, said Mike Rollo, vice president of Student Affairs.

“The event is so popular it has outgrown the venue,” Rollo said. “It is part of our natural growth as an institution.”

Germain can provide bathrooms and security that the recreation field cannot. Underage drinking and drugs were an issue at last year’s concert, Rollo said. The change in venue will help control those issues.

Students can buy floor seats starting Sept. 9 in the university Bookstore for $12.

“Those are the most popular ones,” said Joseph McGibboney, programming coordinator. Floor seat tickets are limited. Tickets will be available to the public Oct. 3 for $25 at Germain Arena.

Pitbull released his album, “Planet Pit,” on June 21. He collaborated with T-Pain on its first single, “Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor)”. On March 22, Pitbull released his second single, “Give Me Everything” featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer, and three months later, the song became Pitbull’s first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.

Travis Porter is an American hip-hop act from Decatur, Ga. The group’s biggest hits are “Go Shorty Go,””Bananas,” “Bring It Back” and “Make It Rain”.

Amber Goldsmith contributed to this article.

Academic Building 8 is opening, and students across campus are more than pleased.

Although FGCU was vetoed out of $9.5 million in state funding by Gov. Rick Scott in May, $4.5 million of which would have been allocated to furnish the facility, the University managed to find the money necessary to outfit AB 8, also known as the new Health Professions building.

This was done by postponing various projects around campus, including the construction of the South Access Road and of a boardwalk connecting South Village to the main campus. Additionally, the

construction of solar panels for AB 8 was eliminated.

Academic Building 8, when completed in November, will be four stories tall, totaling about 65,000 square feet in new space. It is now scheduled to open in January 2012.

“I think that it was the better decision to use the money to open up the academic building than to work on the South Access Road,” said Amber Streath, a freshman majoring in marine science. “We already have one access road; putting money into something that will give both opportunities for more classes as well as lower class sizes is a better investment than working on another road to the main campus.”

Many students share Streath’s

opinion. One is Kaitlyn Magolon, a freshman majoring in nursing, a program that is directly benefiting from AB 8’s opening.

“I’m happy to hear that the new academic building will be opening after all. It seems that many people here are going into a nursing major like myself, and so the building seems more necessary than another campus entrance or a boardwalk from SoVi,” Magolon said.

Ashley Beamon, another freshman majoring in nursing, agrees that the new building will be an asset to the vast number of health profession students studying here at FGCU.

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As FGCU gains popularity and expands its horizons, a new and highly anticipated online advising service is under way and will be available in the near future.

FGCU has entered into a contract with SunGard Higher Education for the purchase of DegreeWorks, a comprehensive, web-based, academic advising, transfer articulation and degree audit solution designed to help students and their advisers successfully negotiate their institution’s curriculum requirements.

“DegreeWorks will be implemented in the fall of 2012,” said Ron Toll, FGCU provost and vice president for academic affairs.

USF is the only Florida state university currently operating DegreeWorks. USF purchased the service in 2008.

Jennifer Warren, a senior at USF, likes the advising service.

“It’s helpful. I wish it would work faster. It takes a couple of days to process. But either way, most students never went to face-to-face advising meetings unless they had to. DegreeWorks is more convenient,” Warren said.

It is too early to tell how long the testing phase that begins next fall will last, but Toll hopes the program is up and running by spring 2013.

“Although we’re not expecting many problems, we do want to make sure the program is 100 percent supportive to students, faculty, advisers and professors,” Toll said.

Toll believes DegreeWorks will be a positive experience for everyone. “It will strengthen the platform for stronger interactions with advisers. … It is not intended to replace face-to-face advising, but rather to facilitate those interactions,” he said.

In fact, the program is expected to make face-to-face time much more efficient.

“It will enrich the quality of time advisers have with students,” Toll said. “It’s a huge step forward.”

Student Alex Townsend thinks it will be a vital source for students.

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Beauty from Ashes: Assemble care packages for survivors of commercialized sexual exploitation (CSE) and human sex trafficking on Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 239-939-9218.

Naples Botanical Garden: is hosting FGCU Service-Learning Days on Sept. 9 and 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assist with horticulture work, enjoy free lunch, and gain free entry into the garden at 2 p.m. A carpool will leave campus at 8 a.m. Contact Sally at srichardson@naplesgarden.org or 239-325-1932.

Shelter for Abused Women & Children: Hey fashionista! What a Girl Wants trade and fashion show event at Loft 59 in Naples needs assistance on Sept. 10. Pick a shift. Event is from 1 to 9:00 p.m. Email whatagirlwantsswfl@gmail.com.

CCMI: is looking for volunteers for Baby U @ Dunbar, a series of parenting workshops helping families promote healthy pregnancy, healthy children and a healthy community. Sept. 13 to Oct. 25, every Tuesday evening, 5 to 7 p.m. Contact Lisa Cronin at Lisa@CCMILeeCounty.com or 239-332-0441.

Rookery Bay: is participating in Collier’s Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. T-shirts and supplies provided. 60 volunteers needed on Sept. 24 for National Estuaries Day. Shifts available: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or all day. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412.

FGCU Food Forest: Students needed to help with their botanical collection of edible species every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. till mid-November. Sign up at http://fgcufoodforest.weebly.com/service-learning.html.

Heartland Gardens: Assist at their mini-farm on Friday’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Did you know that FGCU alums started this nonprofit? Contact Andrea at andrea@heartlandgardens.org or call 239-689-4249.

CROW: If you like animals and want to help with the rehabilitation of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife, CROW is looking for volunteers in the clinic. Help with baby bird and squirrel feedings, tortoise grazing, laundry, cage cleaning, and patient transport. Contact Lia Ganosellis at volunteers@crowclinic.org or 239-472-3644 x229.

Collier County Parks & Recreation: Help needed with weeding and trash removal at Barefoot Beach Preserve. Contact Cinde Kavan at cindekavan@colliergov.net or 239-252-4060 (office) or 239-784-3253 (cell).

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW): Assist with maintenance of burrowing owls’ nests around the City of Cape Coral for 3 hours per week (Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon). Contact Alessia Leathers at aleathers@fgcu.edu.

Rookery Bay: Are you interested in interpretation? Be a docent for the Environmental Learning Center by giving group tours, leading walks, teaching PowerPoint presentations on such topics as manatees, sea turtles, birds and sharks, and teaching fourth-graders in the Estuary Explorers program.

Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412.

Abuse Counseling & Treatment (ACT): Help needed to revamp their marketing and advertising plan and is looking for a student with excellent written and communications skills and knowledge of Publisher to spend approximately 30-35 hours this fall. Contact Honora at hjacabus@actabuse.com, office phone 239-939-2553 or cell phone 239-887-4000.

Quality Life Center: Numerous opportunities: teacher aid, afterschool assistance with tutoring, web designer, special events, dance, art and music. Contact Angela Pena at apena@qualitylifecenter.org or call 239-334-2797 x142.

The Lee County Community Tennis Association: Are you a Facebook guru who can untangle the multiple sites that have been created for this nonprofit tennis association? Contact Harriett at ExecutiveDirector@lccta.com or 239-565-5300. Work can be done by phone so you won’t even have to leave your dorm room!

Goodwill Industries: Make a difference in the life of a young person by being a mentor for GoodGuides. Volunteer just an hour or two a week till the end of December. Fill out the Mentor Application online at http://www.goodwillswfl.org/goodguides/

Tidewell: Charlotte County has opportunities to provide respite for caregivers, socialization in long term care communities, office assistance, or Clown Alley. For volunteer training class and times, contact Nancy Vollmer at nvollmer@tidewell.org or call 239-979-4304.

Lehigh Community Services: Volunteers wanted at the food pantry in Lehigh Acres. Contact Rae Nicely at nicelyr@embarqmail.com or call 239-369-5818.

Thrifty Mama Resale Boutique: is in need of volunteers in their boutique. Contact Sue Goby at sue@healthystartswfl.com or call 239-482.

Children’s Advocacy Center: Work the reception desk greeting clients and answering the phone in the evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you are interested please contact Val Gill at 239-939-2808 or via email at vgill@cac-swfl.org.

The Ladybug Project: Can you write lesson plans? This material will be on the Ladybug website. Email ladybug.project.eg@gmail.com. Check out the FGCU page on their website at www.theladybugproject.com.

Lee Memorial Arts in Healthcare: Help out four hours per week assisting with art projects. No artistic talent necessary! Contact Kathy Iwanowski at Art@LeeMemorial.org or 239-343-2633.

PACE Center for Girls: Help a girl find her path. Math tutors needed for at-risk girls ages 12-17. Contact Barb Stevens at 239-245-2366 or Barbara.Stevens@pacecenter.org.

Harry Chapin Food Bank: Sort and pack food for the hungry. Contact Bedzaida Bryen at 239-334-7007 x141 or bedzaidabryen@harrychapinfoodbank.org.

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Events Monday, Aug. 22 at 1:45 p.m.: Fur-niture was reported stolen from room 126 of the Broadcasting Build-ing.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 3:23 p.m.: A male subject was reported to be acting “erratic” in Reed Hall. The male was walking around laughing one moment then crying the next. He was described as looking flush and unstable. EMS transported the subject to Gulf Coast Medical Cen-ter for further evaluation.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2:50 p.m.: A student reported a complaint to UPD in reference to the keying and vandalism of a vehicle. The com-plainant stated that they believed the damage could have been from a buffer because the car had recently been detailed but was unsure.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 8:50 p.m.: A drug search was conducted in West Lake Village. UPD discovered a glass pipe and marijuana. Both were confiscated.

Thursday, Aug. 25 around 8 p.m.: An RA discovered a bag of “green leafy substances” while picking up trash around Biscayne Hall. UPD responded to the call and con-fiscated the bag. The green leafy substance later tested positive for marijuana, and was placed in UPD’s possession.

Thursday, Aug. 25 at 11:55 p.m.: Being in possession of two cans of Four Loko and a 12- pack of Miller Light resulted in written warnings for a few students in Everglades Hall for violating the university rule of no open containers on campus. The issue was turned over to the Housing Judicial.

Friday, Aug. 26 at 12:00 a.m. Stu-dents near Biscayne Hall were caught with 8 cans of Bud Light Lime in their backpack. They re-ceived warnings for possession un-der 21. The issue was turned over to

the Housing Judicial.

Friday, Aug. 26 at 2:00 a.m.: UPD responded to a call from an Ever-glades Hall RA concerning a sick female student. The RA stated that the student was having difficulty sit-ting upright and was shaking. The victim seemed to have consumed alcohol, but she could reasonably answer all of the UPD’s questions. The student declined medical treat-ment and stated she had not eaten anything all day, so she would just go back to her room and have some-thing to eat.

Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:00 p.m.: USSI reported that they were receiv-ing threatening phones calls from an unknown person. The harasser claimed to be the brother-in-law of a former employee. However, the severity of the case could not be de-termined because the entire mes-sage was in Spanish. A translator could not be reached at the time of the case. Currently, UPD is in the process of obtaining a copy of the tape for further translation and in-vestigation.

Because of several incidents occur-ring this week, please be mindful when parking. Students should only park in designated areas, in both the lots and the garages. UPD will issue citations for unlawful parking. The student parking decal must be visible at all times.

Also, due to numerous warnings and citations being issued recently to driv-ers for speeding, please keep in mind that the speed limit on campus is marked at 30 MPH. UPD takes speed-ing on campus seriously and will not hesitate to pull over any violators of this law.

The Police Beat is compiled by Eagle News staff from public logs available at the University Police Department. Police Beat is not associated with the UPD. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

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Dixie Roadhouse Nightclub WACKY auditions: Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 8:30 p.m. at 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904. The new Dixie Roadhouse Nightclub will be running their third round of interviews for the 115 semi-finalists applying for jobs as bartenders, waitresses, shot girls, security and cashiers, and the public is invited to watch. For more information, check out facebook.com/dixieroadhouse.

Part-Time Job and Internship Fair: Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. Students are invited to speak with more than 40 employers about potential jobs and internships.

2011 Library Welcome Event: Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the library lawn. New and returning students can enjoy games, giveaways, snacks and prizes, courtesy of the library staff.

Naples Botanical Garden: Sept. 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students are invited to work in the nursery for service-learning hours, a complementary lunch, a presentation on the plant collection and a free afternoon in the garden. Interested students must RSVP with Sally at 239-643-7275 or email her at srichardson@naplesgarden.org.

My Career, My Choice for English majors: Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Career Center first floor Student Union. English majors can learn about career options and meet with faculty and professionals in the field.

Recession Free Wednesdays: Meet and network with employees while refreshments are served. Sept. 14: Western & Southern Financial. Sept. 21: Target. Sept. 28: Northwestern Mutual. Oct. 5: Alico Inc. Oct. 19: HMS Host. Oct. 26: MetLife.

Adventure Island, Tampa Bay, FL: College students can enjoy a special $24.99 single-day admission ticket any weekend from Labor Day to Oct. 30. Simply show your college ID at the ticket window or enter the promo code, COLLEGE, online at AdventureIsland.com and present your college ID when redeeming your ticket.

Majors Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. This event will connect students with faculty, staff and advisers from all five academic colleges in effort to help students choose a major.

Eagle Lawyer Networking Night and Alumni Law Panel: Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Career Center, first floor. Students are invited to network with FGCU Alumni Attorneys and learn about their career path. Refreshments will be provided.

Law School Fair: Friday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. More than 50 law schools will meet FGCU students and share information about their law programs.

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Even in the heat and humidity of the afternoon, members of the Student Government can be found smiling and ready to extend their hospitality to fellow students and faculty, as they demonstrated at the Meet Your Senators event Aug. 25.

Student Government exists as a link between the FGCU student body and the FGCU community. It handles various student affairs, including student organizations, activities, and administrative items.

Whether students are involved deeply with the university or not, Student Government impacts everyone who attends FGCU.

“The Student Government is the liaison outside of the university. We go to conferences both statewide and on the national level to obtain information and speak (for FGCU students) on various topics such as tuition hikes, Pell grants, financial aid, and Bright Futures,” said Justin Carter, a senior majoring in communications and student body

vice president. “However, I would encourage any student that is not involved with the university, other than taking courses, to get involved.”

Student senators are responsible for distributing Activities and Services fees to Registered Student Organizations, which go through a bill process to request funds. These fees are collected through student tuition.

As student body advocates, senators also voice students’ concerns, ideas, and requests on the senate floor, where the remaining Student Government members take the matters into consideration and act accordingly.

There are 36 senators within the Student Government, covering all five colleges — one senator for every 350 students.

Currently, there are six senate seats open that the Student Government is looking to fill: three seats open in the College of Arts and Sciences, one seat open in the College of Education, one seat open in Graduate Studies, and one seat open in the College of Health

Professions.Though any registered student

can apply to be a senator, applicants must be willing to be actively involved and in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university. Additionally, they must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Applicants must also be able to attend weekly senate meetings held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and serve on a committee, which meets once a week.

Student Government senators are voted into office at the end of the spring semester every year.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 to Stacy Hopkins in Student Union Office 288.

Members of the Student Government can be found every Wednesday, in zones 1 or 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

They walked toward the produce section of the grocery store, stopped in front of the tomato display, and bent down in prayer.

They prayed that Publix would sit down with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and agree to pay a penny more per pound of tomatoes.

Afterwards, they bought enough tomatoes to fill up one of the many buckets that farm workers need to fill to receive compensation for their work.

This action organized by the CIW and Interfaith Action was just the first event of the day that culminated in the beginning of the CIW’s Pilgrimage to Publix on Aug. 19, in Naples.

The pilgrimage involves farmworkers from Immokalee

making a 200-mile trek by bicycle to Lakeland, corporate headquarters of Publix, on Tuesday to ask to sit down with CEO Ed Crenshaw.

There, they hope speaking directly with Crenshaw will lead to Publix reversing its refusal to sign onto the Campaign for Fair Food.

This campaign has put forth a code of conduct for tomato farms that will promise better wages and better working conditions overall, providing protection against forced labor and sexual harassment, a cooperative complaint resolution system, and a participatory health and safety program.

Following the actions at Publix, CIW supporters gathered at the Naples United Church of Christ to speak about the struggle of laborers in the fields.

Clergy from various

denominations spoke, ranging from Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers to the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Naples.

But clergy were not the only speakers. Dr. Kristine De Welde, FGCU associate professor of sociology, spoke as “a citizen, a woman and an educator,” thus reinforcing the importance of the CIW’s victories as well as the “dangerous precedent” Publix is setting by refusing to sign on to the agreements put forth by the CIW.

De Welde says that she has been interested and involved in social movement since well before she knew she was destined to be a sociologist.

“(My) career path is a good fit for someone interested in understanding, making, and participating in social change,” said De Welde, who has had

students work with the CIW as interns.

“I am blessed to have the opportunity to turn students on to their own power, their own ability to make change where they see it necessary,” she said.

This is not the first time that the FGCU community has shown support for the CIW. Last year, SG Senate voted in a favor of a resolution urging Aramark, FGCU’s on-campus food provider, to dialogue with the CIW regarding their disputes. The following month, Aramark signed onto the agreement.

Despite the support FGCU has provided the CIW battle for better wages and working conditions, the relationship has been mutually beneficial.

“What is most important from my perspective is what organizations like CIW have to teach us,” De Welde said.

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When one bar closes, another bar opens.

Nightlife in Fort Myers is constantly changing. With the closing of Ultra, Voda and La Bamba, it was a relief to students when World of Beer announced they would be opening at Bell Tower Shops. The grand opening took place on August 23.

Derek Holcombe, World of Beer’s area manager, said that the atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and beer selection set them apart from other bars in Fort Myers.

“Right now, we have over 500 bottles and 41 different drafts,” Holcombe said. “It has been very busy every night so far.”

Domenic DeBonis, a senior majoring in finance, attended the grand opening and loved the variety of beers. “It’s kind of like heaven,” DeBonis said. “I would live there if I could.”

Samantha Rivera, a senior resort and hospitality major, also attended the grand opening, and enjoyed the atmosphere. “It’s small and laid back,” said Rivera.

With an extensive selection, World of Beer offers a Loyalty Card to encourage customers to try new beers. It is $15 for the Loyalty Card.

“Loyalty Card is a way for customers to keep track of all the different beers they’ve tried,”

said Holcombe. Every time a customer tries a

different beer, they earn a point on the card. Rewards are given to the customer when they reach a certain number.

While 50 different beers earns a “50 Club” T-shirt, 500

different beers earns a party in the customer’s honor at World of Beer and a covered $250 bar tab.

Throughout the week, specials are offered at World of Beer. Monday is Service Industry Night; Tuesday is Loyalty Card night, where the card gets the owner 25 percent off all bottles.

Wednesday night caters to FGCU in particular.

“Wednesday night is WOB University night. We select five to nine drafts, and they are half off for students and faculty,” Holcombe said.

Thursday through Saturday, live music is offered.

For senior business management major Melanie Belknap, World of Beer’s only downside is the Bell Tower location, which is approximately 13 miles from FGCU’s campus.

“I love that they brought World of Beer to Fort Myers, but I wish it was closer to school,” Belknap said.

World of Beer does not serve food, but eating there is still an option.

“We’ve partnered with restaurants in Bell Tower, and they can deliver food to

customers,” Holcombe said. Menus of restaurants

including Bistro 41, TGIFriday’s, DaRuMa and Grimaldi’s are available at World of Beer so hungry patrons can place orders and have their food delivered.

World of Beer differs from other bars in Fort Myers, which is appealing to senior Lisa Van Houdt.

“It’s really cool that a place like World of Beer is so close to campus. It’s not your typical bar scene, like at Gulf Coast Town Center,” said Van Houdt, a communications major. “lt’s a great way to appreciate the smaller beer companies, not just the big corporations that have a clear monopoly of the other popular bars.”

Derek Hess, an Ohio-based artist and concert poster creator, will be at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo in downtown Fort Myers at 6 p.m. Friday, where his newest artwork will be featured at the gallery.

He is best known for doing poster and album work for bands such as Pantera, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Clutch, Fall Out Boy, Deftones, Iggy Pop, Pink Floyd and many more.

Hess worked hard to get where he is at today. While studying artwork and printmaking, he also spent most of his time working, chopping and cooking chicken wings, landscaping and being in charge of security for a club.

Hess attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, and then transferred back to Cleveland for school.

Up in Cleveland, Monday nights were not a thriving, success for clubs, so Hess took on the responsibility of bringing good music to town.

“Successful bands were skipping our market; Mondays are travel days,” Hess said. “Once they (people) found that

Cleveland was doing a Monday night (show), everyone was traveling to Cleveland. They were showing up regardless.”

Hess’ father recognized his son’s raw talent for art and supported his artistic endeavors while he was growing up.

His father was a World War II veteran bomber pilot, but also an artist who also attended the Cleveland Institute of Art while growing up through the Great Depression.

“He was the most tolerant and supportive of my antics until I got my act together, and then I understood what I needed to do,” Hess said.

“He should of, and most fathers probably would have, cut me loose. Instead of screwing around, I got my act together, I realized I had this raw talent and I was blessed with it.”

Hess started creating artwork when he began to do bookings for clubs and had the opportunity to draw fliers for Monday night shows.

The first flier Hess created was for Helmet, which was doing a national act, and the first CD cover he created was for Season to Risk.

“The fliers were getting put up

all over town,” Hess said. “People started recognizing it was the same artist and then, ‘Oh, it’s Derek Hess.’ That was a way to get my art out that way without

having to go through a gallery.” Galleries started approaching

Hess, asking him to show his concert posters.

“If you don’t have the

fundamentals when an opportunity presents itself, you can’t step through that window,” Hess said.

That was at the same time there was a resurgence of popularity in film screen concert posters.

When he’s not busy creating artwork and concert posters, Hess also has a clothing line, Strhess, which was released in 2003. You might also see people will tattoos of Hess’ work on their body.

He doesn’t do custom tattoo drawings, but people still get his work done — and it leaves Hess amazed.

There are tattoos that people have had done and sent Hess pictures of, from Germany, Iceland and Brazil.

“It’s so flattering that this artwork has reached all over the world,” Hess said.

Hess also has a deep love for his Pomeranian-mix dog, Jose, who attends all openings that he drives to.

A dream come true for Hess would be to create a CD cover for Black Sabbath.

“I would retire after that. That’s the pinnacle,” Hess said.

Most job interviews require a resume and a portfolio, but not if you’re interviewing for a job at Dixie Roadhouse Nightclub. At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dixie Roadhouse will be conducting its third round of interviews — as auditions — for bartender, waitresses, shot girls, security and cashiers by doing quirky, funny and wacky tasks (alone and with others) to show their personalities. More than 400 individuals throughout

Lee County have applied and interviewed with Dixie Roadhouse during the past two weeks. The Wednesday night interview auditions will cut the club’s 115 semifinalists to a staff of 60 individuals. All applicants must go through this “audition” process to be hired. Personalities are an extremely integral part of being an employee of Dixie Roadhouse. This will be an interview-audition none of the applicants have seen or participated in before. Dixie Roadhouse is located at 1023 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral. Phone: 239-541-7900.

Macy’s, Inc. has announced that they are opening a new Bloomingdale’s Outlet store on Sept. 28 at Unit No. 163 at Miromar Outlets in Estero.

Bloomingdale’s has been rolling out a new concept with its outlets. Each one, including the one at Miromar Outlets, will be approximately 25,000 square feet.

Bloomingdale’s Outlet is currently hiring for all positions.

Haggar is also opening a new outlet store at Miromar. The store is currently hiring a manager, assistant manager,

keyholders and associates. To apply for a job at Haggar, call Tara at 770-856-8437. Applications are available at the mall office, suite 199.

Bare Escentuals is also opening soon at Miromar Outlets. The store is currently looking to hire part-time sales associates and one key holder for 32 hours or less. Apply online at www.bareescentuals.com or at the mall office located in suite 199.

Clark’s Bostonian Outlet, White House/Black Market, Jones New York Outlet, Oshkosh B’gosh, Carter’s Childrenswear are also hiring at Miromar Outlets. The center is also hiring a kiosk representative.

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HenceTheReason is an acoustic/pop band that three of FGCU’s very own students are a part of.

“The name kind of just happened. It was given to me by friends in the search of a name,” Justin Ross, vocal and guitarist of the band, stated.

“HenceTheReason could

mean anything. Whatever you think the reason was for the song to be made,” Ross said. “Every song has a meaning, hence why I wrote it.”

H e n c e T h e R e a s o n started in 2010 as the recording alias for Ross, who is also the keyboardist and vocalist of the post-hardcore band My Will Be Done. Ross plays melodic acoustic and pop-folk music and is

currently accompanied by Jordan Jensen, drummer of MWBD, and fellow FGCU student Michael Sell.

“My music is my life, I take it very seriously. It isn’t about chord progressions or melodies, it’s about the meaning behind the lyrics,” Ross said.

H e n ce T h e R e a s o n’s influencers are: City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Mimicking Birds, The Spill Canvas, A Rocket to the Moon, The Maine, A Love Like Pi, The Summer Set, and Nevershoutnever!

“I love being able to get people of all different lifestyles and musical tastes to be able to sit down and listen to our music at the same time,” Jensen said.

“I just like to tone down

and sit with my bongos. I have no set up, I take them out of the car and I just sit,” Jensen said. “There’s nothing flashy, just a good time.”

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Scrounging for food is inevitable in college. The relentless challenge to fill the belly seems to be an outcome that always falls short of satisfactory, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

There are many dining options offered right on campus. The old Perch went through a little manicure in renovations this summer reopening with new eating selections to choose from. Students can go into the dining area now without having to pay a fee at the door.

It’s now acceptable to use the area for study and lounge time, too, with tables set up for laptop outlets.

This semester, food company Aramark brought Blu Sushi and Chik-fil-a to the dining mixture.

“I’m a big fan, I like it a lot,” said Lindsay Leban, a junior majoring in sociology. “This week I ate

at Blu Sushi three times. I think that the Blu Sushi won’t do well, though, because it simply takes so long to make specialty rolls fresh.”

These favorites will eventually dull with repetition since we all know how too much of anything can turn into a bad thing. There are great places off campus along with discounts when presenting your FGCU student ID.

Blu Sushi off campus offers 25 percent off your total bill on Sundays after 4 p.m. with your student ID.

Moe’s Southwest Grill is the hot spot on Mondays, known as “Moe’s Mondays,” where everyone can get any burrito and a drink for $5.99 accompanied by free chips and salsa with every meal. This deal also applies on Wednesdays with your student ID.

“Moe’s Mondays is a great idea by the company,” said Ryan Lynch, a junior majoring in management. “By having Moe’s Mondays,

it’s not only a good way to help their business, but also a good way to keep cash in students’ pockets.”

Even though discounts are great, nothing is better than a cold-hearted steal. One is at Bar Louie, which has dollar burger nights every Tuesday from 5 p.m. until close.

After a nice dinner at Bar Louie, walk a couple shops down and be treated with Coldstone’s Tuesday dollar scoop night.

When it’s late at night and hunger arises most venues offering a hearty meal are closed. With late night cravers needing their fix, too, Pita Pit is open until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights with an extra convenience option of ordering online.

Surviving throughout college doesn’t have to be hard. Simply keep an eye and an ear out for deals around campus. Use discounts to the fullest — and attend all functions offing a free meal.

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“Our society is becoming more Internet-based,” said the junior communications major. “I think it will be a big help.”

Pat Campan, a senior majoring in communications, agrees. “Almost everything is online now,” Campan said. “I’ll definitely use it.”

Indeed, DegreeWorks is expected to provide a number of extra benefits to the advising process.

“DegreeWorks has many features not available in our current degree audit system, including reports that will support enrollment management and enhance our efforts related to student retention,” Toll said.

DegreeWorks will have a more user-friendly interface and will be color-coded to make navigation easier. Additionally, hyperlinks will also be embedded in the program so students can view course descriptions as well as prerequisites.

DegreeWorks is built around a set of powerful web services that guide students through complex degree requirements, helping them to negotiate the most effective path to graduation.

DegreeWorks will offer interactive “what if” scenario planning, more transparent course and credit transfer, faster time to graduation and easy access to related services and advice.

Advisers will also have note capabilities. These notes will clearly articulate the adviser’s advice to

students and will follow students from adviser to adviser.

User-friendly GPA calculators will also be introduced, eliminating tedious manual calculations and hopefully serving to help keep students on track.

A program called TreQ will also make its debut. This program will provide advisers with the tools they need to more efficiently determine how coursework from other institutions will be assessed and applied at FGCU. In short, students will be able to see which course credits will be accepted if they transfer.

“I cannot emphasize strongly enough that the direct connection of all students to their advisers is extremely important. Those conversations help reinforce students’ progress,” Toll said. “I certainly want to see students develop more as independent thinkers and direct their own course in life.”

The projected completion of the new building, which will replace the current portable building by the boat ramp, is January 2012.

“The building will feature men’s and women’s bathrooms, ADA accessibility, indoor office space for the outdoor pursuits staff, outdoor boathouse storage space for our (equipment), an indoor lobby, an outdoor shower, a water drinking fountain, and a first aid/lifeguard station,” Robinson said.

The waterfront area was initially

closed June 23 after the accidental drowning of FGCU student Joel Johnson. The waterfront remained closed through the beginning of construction the week of July 11 when the deck was removed, followed by the fencing-in of the area on July 15.

According to Susan Evans, FGCU’s chief of staff and university spokeswoman, Johnson’s death had no influence on the construction plans.

“It’s just a coincidental timing of Joel’s accidental drowning and the waterfront closure for construction of the new building there. Plans for the new building have been in the works for a while now … the timing didn’t have anything to do with the drowning,” Evans said.

Since the initial closure, Campus Recreation and the Physical Plant have begun moving a portion of the boating operation to another waterfront location.

Due to the construction, the only services that will be offered prior to completion of the project are wakeboarding, tubing and water skiing through the use of the ski boat.

“We have moved our ski boat operation to the Chiki Hut in North Lake Village. The ski boat will be offered every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, it’s free to students, and the registration is located on our website,” Robinson said. “Due to the construction, there will not be any canoe, kayak, sailboat or paddleboat rentals until the official reopen in

January.”All other access to the lake will be

prohibited until the new waterfront building is completed. Signs warning students against swimming, bathing or wading are posted all along the waterfront.

Campus Police and Campus Recreation staff will continue to monitor the area and all violators will be reported.

“Another exciting change to the waterfront is that it will be renamed. FGCU is putting together a committee or ‘brainstorming group’ made up of students and staff. They will be charged with coming up with five new names for the waterfront. They will be posted to the University at large for a vote,” Robinson said.

“Due to the fact that there are a lot of Health Profession majors, I think the construction of Academic Building 8 would be very beneficial. I see no problem in rerouting money from other projects because the completion of the building is really crucial,” Beamon said.

Taylor Hillman, a freshman in the College of Health Professions, also feels that opening the new building is more urgent than the projects now being postponed.

“In my opinion, a place of education outweighs the need for a boardwalk. Plus, we already have plenty of means for transportation,” Hillman said.

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Comic books are an integral part of American culture. The covers of “Action Comics” #1 and “Captain America” #1 are so iconic, they’ve become symbols of The Great Depression and World War II.

Yet, comic readership is waning, despite massively successful film franchises being adapted from graphic storytelling, which should theoretically be enticing more followers to the originals. In order to appeal to a wider audience, DC Comics, the home of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern, is trying unprecedented tactics: In September, DC will relaunch their entire publication line at #1 issues, as well as start simultaneous print and digital releases.

Currently, in the middle of an alternate timeline mega-event called “Flashpoint,” the DC Universe is going to be the recipient of a major revamp, both from a storytelling standpoint and in terms of costuming. Women in comics will begin to wear more covering, practical

clothing, with Wonder Woman donning a compromise between her classic, strapless one-piece and her much-derided “biker chick” look that debuted in 2010. On the men’s side, Batman and Superman are both losing their often-ridiculed “panties.” There are also ideas in place for increased diversity, by making the black Cyborg (formerly of the Teen Titans) a primary member of the Justice League, and launching a “Batwing” title, following the Batman of Africa (it’s a long story).

Months before the launch, there was already an uproar in the comics community about several of the changes. Fans have cried that the new costumes recall back to bad, “extreme,” and often short-lived heroes from the early 1990s, and mainstream sources complain that many of the characters are losing their iconography.

Another large complaint is the idea that revisions of back stories undermine the characters.

Barbara Gordon, the first Batgirl, will be donning her cowl once again after being praised by disability groups in her role of “Oracle,” a paraplegic information

service to superheroes, who has been prominent for the past 20 years.

Even more controversy surrounds the biggest history change announced yet: Superman and Lois Lane will no longer be married, or even dating, for that matter. “Alterations in time” mean that fiction’s most famous couple will have never been together, with Ms. Lane unaware of Clark Kent’s alter ego.

Marvel Comics attempted something similar in 2000, with their “Ultimate” line, although those titles were alternatives to Marvel’s main continuity, rather than replacements. While some product lines such as the Batman and Superman franchises look like earnest tries to win over potential readers with streamlined back stories and fresh plots; others, like Teen Titans and Birds of Prey seem like needless revamps that only serve to try and make the characters look cool to a middle school student.

On the other hand, some of the creative teams (combinations of writers and artists) that work together on the books lend them some credibility. Fan-favorite

team Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis are attempting to make Aquaman something other than a laughable Super Friend when his self-titled series begins. Johns is the incumbent chief creative officer at DC Entertainment and will also be pulling writing duties on “Green Lantern” and “Justice League,” the latter

being illustrated by Jim Lee, best known as the one to reshape X-Men in the 1990s.

Perennial mainstream favorite Batman will return to grittier fare in “Detective Comics” by artist/writer Tony Daniel after five years of dealing with ninjas and time-travel.

Superstar writer Grant Morrison will handle “Action Comics,” with hard-boiled writer Brian Azzarello’s “Wonder Woman” being tempered with Cliff Chiang’s vibrant art.

Comics are a part of America, just like rock and roll or basketball. Countless kids have learned how to read by looking at their parents’ old funny pages.

Now, with digital distribution and stories for people of any age, from light adventure romps, to profanity and nudity-filled crime stories, there is almost no excuse for not getting involved in the medium.

As an entire company full of the world’s favorite heroes makes the effort to reset everything to be as friendly as possible to new readers (even if not all the books look great), this is the perfect jumping on point for everyone.

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Fall semester has begun, and with the hustle and bustle of moving in waning down and tuition paid — at the last minute for most — we all find ourselves quickly becoming comfortable in our own classes, schedules and day-to-day routines.

With the weight of stress lifting from our shoulders and the panic and procrastination clearing our minds, a single thought calls out from the depths: “It’s time to party!”

Our legal drinkers and designated drivers are checking their wallets and making plans, but before you booze there are a few things to note.

The University Police Department at Florida Gulf Coast

University is here to provide a safe and secure environment. Chief Steven Moore, along with the rest of his officers, is on constant patrol, working with Lee County and the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.

“We find empty six packs and beer bottles in the parking garages,” Moore said. So if those of you are wondering, yes, they do notice small things such as empty bottles and it is taken into account.

The UPD patrols to the edge of campus, which is considered 1,000 feet from campus but also includes College Club and can extend to various parts of Gulf Coast Town Center.

When asked about problems on campus regarding alcohol, Moore smiles, stating that it’s “not too bad” on or off campus, but over the weekend, before the fall semester

began, there were five or six incidents, one of which included non-students.

With that in mind, Moore reiterates what many of us have forgotten since Eagle Orientation: Students are responsible for their guests, whether it be a friend, girlfriend or boyfriend. The resident can suffer the consequences if their guests act out of order.

While FGCU is a dry campus, only students of the legal drinking age are permitted to have alcoholic beverages in their dorm. Campus is no stranger to alcohol, either. FGCU is home to many events, some of which do sell alcoholic drinks, but otherwise, if you are caught publicly intoxicated, there are repercussions.

If you’re asking what the worst that can happen is, listen up.

Drunken activities in the parking lots or streets will most often end with an officer taking action.

If found intoxicated, you’re juggling two options: If you’re found with an open container, depending on the circumstance, you can be cited with the minimum of a warning, which will be provided to Student Housing if you reside at the FGCU campus or to Student Aaffairs if you commute. Maximum punishment can be a notice to appear in a Lee County court for a misdemeanor, but ultimately the officer has the ability to make an arrest.

It’s also crucial to remember that excess alcohol consumption can result in more serious consequences than warnings and misdemeanors. Alcohol poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal result of a wild night out. If you

do find yourself in a situation where a friend or fellow student is at risk, “Make sure you provide assistance,” Moore said.

The student’s safety is the most important thing and the call for assistance is taken into consideration by judicial affairs as well as for the victim themselves.

When the student returns, he or she will get the proper referrals and possibly go to counseling to make sure they’re OK, physically and mentally.

Ultimately, the UPD, professors, and even your designated driver just want you to be safe and have fun without injuring yourself or others in a “Dude, do it; it’ll be funny” moment. As for Moore, his advice is simple: “Make the right decision and you won’t have to worry about it.”

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“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

— Alice in Wonderland In the case of college students, we might write two papers, run a mile on the treadmill, do three loads of laundry and read 120 pages before breakfast. No matter what grade year you are, we tend to become overwhelmed at one point or another during a semester. There will be the week where you have a paper due in at least two classes on the same day. This will, of course, be the week where you have to work late the night before a big test, and the night you lock yourself out of the dorm room when your roommates are out. A good battle plan is to get a planner, look ahead at all of your syllabi and plot out when you will complete assignments. If you have two writing assignments due within a few days of each other, plan to start writing one at least a week ahead of time. If you are able to select the topic, discuss the assignment with your professor, get all the details and expectations and write it in your spare time ahead of schedule. Not only will this lighten your work load later, but you will be able to go back and edit your draft at your leisure, providing the opportunity for a really polished piece of work. Apply this “work ahead” rule whenever possible. There’s no reason why you can’t read ahead in a class. And if you’re taking a math class, give your future homework a stab — it will be complete and you will still be following along in class, so if you miscalculated or got a formula wrong, you can fix this before you turn in your work. While it isn’t wise to party every weekend and let your responsibilities slide, getting too wrapped up in your duties will burn you out. Allow yourself to throw a little party with friends and unwind at least once a month. Slip out for a movie or dinner with the roommate on a slow week night. Join a club or sport on campus to form a sense of community for yourself and create a fun mental diversion. The Campus Life link on the FGCU website lists all of our clubs, sports, and other student services to get involved in. Don’t see something you like? Make up

your own group! Take time for yourself to relax physically and mentally. Meditation and yoga are great options. As we are a non-traditional campus, some of our students are commute, parent, or punch the career clock. In each of these roles, planning ahead and keeping an eye on the future and upcoming due dates is vital. If you are trying to run a household, don’t be ashamed to ask for help with the kids or the daily chores. My mom went back to school when I was a child. My dad did a lot more cooking and evening care with me. Family, friends, and a trusted sitter for just a few hours while you complete your tasks can be a godsend. There is nothing wrong with asking and there is always someone out there willing to help. Working and balancing school can be an enormous challenge. This semester, I am balancing graduate school with three jobs and squeezing in time for my boyfriend an hour north. You have to make and stick to a schedule. When it comes to work, your days off are golden and you have to make the best of your free time, be it doing school work or taking a much needed trip to the beach. However in these economic times, if you get called in on your day off, I urge you to really consider your options. If you’re really beat and have a lot of things to take care of, don’t go in. On the other hand, if you aren’t exhausted, and your bank account could use the extra cash, go for it — but you set your hours. Don’t over-extend yourself on a favor for someone else. Though you may have a lot on your plate this semester, don’t let it get to you. Look at every expectation of you as a challenge to triumph. Spread things out, plan ahead and take breaks as needed. If you do start to feel panicked, talk to friends or family and let them help you work it out. Counseling services are available on campus free of charge if you need a professional voice of reason. So breathe in, meditate and go about your semester alert and mindful. Sara is a history grad student. She likes to look into different philosophies of life and give more credit to the unorthadox than “the norm.” As a Buddhist, Sara strongly believes in the four noble truths.

Going to college is not only a mentally daunting experience, but also a financially exhausting one. The costs of a higher education only seem to be going up, and more students are relying on scholarships, loans and grants to pay their tuition. Among these are the federally serviced Pell Grants, for which many full and part-time students can qualify. Pell Grants are distributed to students based on a formula that is calculated when you fill out your FAFSA in the spring. The algorithm used takes into account a student’s (or parents’ if dependent) income and assets, number of household members and number of household members in college and then generates an expected family contribution, or EFC. Some 27 percent of the country’s undergraduate population gets Pell Grants. According to the 2011 budget request from the Department of Education, the expected number of students who will qualify for a Pell Grant will increase to 8,743,000 this year, with an average award amount of $3,984. That may not sound like a big help to anyone facing college expenses that could crest the $100,000 mark for a four-year degree, but when a student could get the maximum award of $5,550 per school year and not have to pay it back, that’s a lot. But the House of Representatives attempted to decrease the maximum base amount awarded to just $4,015 in the last legislative session. In 2007, a bill was passed called the College Cost Reduction and Access Act or CCRAA that set up a fund to supplement the Pell Grant maximums allowed by biannual appropriation authorizations. The CCRAA adds a small amount of funds to the recipients of the maximums allowed to increase the amount. For example, if you are a full-time student and had an EFC of $0.00 you would have been eligible for the maximum $4,860 Pell Grant supplemented by $690 from the CCRAA

(which is expected to increase to $1,090 for the 2012-13 school year) for a total award of $5,550. But H.R. 1 attempted to reduce the base maximum Pell Grant to $4,015. Lucky for us, a group of students from the Minnesota State College Student Association converged on Washington over the summer while the rest of us enjoyed vacations or summer classes. They lobbied members of Congress from many states to keep the current level of Pell Grant funding and they succeeded, even though the Department of Education had requested an increase. Thus House Joint Resolution (HJR) 44 passed with a maximum amount of $4,860 for the Pell Grant, which will get a mandatory bump from the CCRAA to $5,550 for the 2011-12 school year. The fight is not over, however. The push to reduce spending in Washington has forced the Pell Grant program onto the chopping block for future sessions and the program could still see cuts. I urge each and every one of my collegiate fellows to keep an eye on this and band together to pressure your local representative to not cut funding for grants. Only through education can the poorest people have an opportunity to escape poverty, and only through education will America’s economy ever hope to be saved. Excluding those who cannot afford education will only hurt an already-battered nation.

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Mandie is a junior majoring in secondary social science education. She is married with two children and serves on the Board of Directors of C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention.

EDITORIAL

Come November, the familiar green fencing near Lutgert Hall will be gone and the skeletal structure will be a finished building.

Academic Building 8 was nothing more than a new project when construction began last semester, but in the past few months it has become a focal point of the struggle to cut funding. The $9.5 million vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott and the subsequent reallocation of funds by FGCU is a microcosm of a similar national trend.

Education is regarded as one of the staples of a functioning society, so funding cuts are often controversial. Higher education is the launching point for many individuals and it’s the means by which citizens can move up in society and become more responsible and productive members.

Funding cuts significant enough to delay the opening of the 65,000 square foot health professions building have clear consequences.

However, Eagle News commends

President Bradshaw for the strategic reallocation of university funds. Educators, politicians, and citizens alike can debate the merits of funding cuts but that will not change the fact that the decisions have been made. While it is unfortunate that AB8 will not have solar panels, the reallocation of funds from other less important projects is justified and vital.

There’s been a lot of discussion about how students trained in the new building will come back to serve the community. That is precisely why the completion of AB8 outweighs the boardwalk and south access road projects.

Some could argue that the cuts shouldn’t have been made at all, but FGCU played its cards correctly and focused on the most important of the projects.

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State cuts to education funding are for the birds. With the Aug. 17 announcement by President Bradshaw in a letter to faculty, staff and students, Academic Building 8 rose from the ashes of state budgetary cuts like a phoenix ready for a second chance at life. AB 8 had been temporarily sent to roost in May when Gov. Rick Scott cut $4.5 million from the state budget, funds previously designated for furnishing and equipping the future health professions building. The budget cuts came soon after Florida TaxWatch, a private, not-for-profit organization, designated the building project funding a “turkey.” But what is a turkey? According to the Turkey Watch Report 2011, a 10-page guide found on the Florida TaxWatch website, Academic Building 8 was deemed a turkey based largely upon a guideline used for educational expenditures. The guideline states, “As with other parts of the budget, projects added in conference are usually called a turkey, regardless of the inclusion on approved lists.” The rescue of AB 8 comes at a cost. In order for FGCU to fund the completion of the project in time for the proposed January 2012 opening, the planned solar panels will be sacrificed. In addition, the opening comes at the cost of other campus improvements —

namely the south access road project and a boardwalk from South Village housing to the main campus. While it is disappointing for a campus committed to sustainability to open a new building without the use of solar energy, the cuts, when combined with contingency funds, will allow AB 8 to open on schedule. But few in the campus community seem to be crying “fowl.” According to a recent Eagle News poll, 98 percent of respondents were in favor of the shift in funds to finish AB 8. AB 8 is important not only to the continued growth of FGCU, but also to the surrounding community where the struggling economy is on the minds of many. In the past 30 days, 25 percent of the positions listed on Career Builder in six cities across Lee County were tagged as “health care” positions. Thanks to the creative shuffling of projects, FGCU is once again poised to continue training students to fill these positions, but the funding never should have been cut in the first place. Expanded programs equate to more jobs — immediately in the form of professors and staff, and long-term in the form of qualified Eagle alumni entering the workforce.

Jenny is a junior majoring in environmental engineering. She loves the Boston Red Sox, riding roller coasters, writing poetry and watching science fiction programs.

Hello, Eagles, I hope you all have enjoyed your first week at school and are looking forward to the rest of the semester. While summer might already seem like ages ago for some of us, I had a phenomenal experience studying abroad this past June, and I want to share it with you. I find that the greatest way to experience the world is by going abroad and immersing yourself in the unknown. I went to Greece for three weeks to learn about photography and Greek culture. My days were packed with learning, exploring and adventuring. The most thrilling experience I encountered during my trip was riding a mule up the cliffside of Santorini. I would not exactly call it fun, but if you’re an adrenaline junkie, add that to your bucket list. The thought of going abroad on one’s own is often scary, but once you actually arrive at your destination

the butterflies in your stomach will dissolve and excitement will start to take over.

I am truly thankful for the opportunity I had to meet all the wonderful locals and live as a Greek, if only for a couple weeks. I wouldn’t change a thing about my trip, except maybe to have stayed longer. If you have yet to leave the U.S., my advice is to find a program and go without any hesitation because no matter what, the experience will be unforgettable. If you have also had a fantastic trip this summer, please send in your photos and tell me about your experience. All you have to do is email tv@eaglenews.org.

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With such a diverse and expanding university, it is only proper to have a focal point where all students can congregate during the course of the day.

The FGCU Student Union was completed in 2004 and was built with the intention of serving the students as a community center. Although most students can recall that the Student Union did not necessarily serve that purpose to the best of its

abilities up until this point. With renovations now complete, the Student Union finally appears to have a capacity to serve as a meeting point for students and a symbol for the university.

Two of the many positive additions to the Student Union are three new restaurants in the area where the Perch used to be: Chick-fil-A, Home Zone and Blu Sushi. In addition, there are more seats in the dining area, including booths, and numerous operations and offices have been moved to assist students in receiving the services they need

in a centralized location.One of the most fundamental

roles of a Student Union is to be a place where students can congregate. With new charter meeting rooms, conference rooms and multi-purpose rooms, the new Student Union will accomplish this task. Contact Campus Reservations at rmsched@fgcu.edu to make a reservation in the Student Union. Spaces are limited, so book your reservation early.

The Student Government also has new “digs” on the second floor of the Student Union.

Considering the prominent role that Student Government plays, I believe that the new facilities will certainly help SG accomplish its goals in the upcoming years.

Don’t forget to stop by the new bookstore, either! The expanded bookstore boasts all of the books you need for classes and new FGCU apparel and school supplies. You can also swing by to pick up convenience items, should you forget to run to Publix.

In all, the new additions to the Student Union were a great decision by the university and

I look forward to see how the Union develops in years to come.

Jeffrey is a junior majoring in political science. He is a brother of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and believes that “all are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.”

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Welcome back fellow Eagles!

We hope you had a great, safe and relaxing summer, and that you’re ready for another exciting year at FGCU! Commencing my third year as AD, I can’t remember ever being more pumped for the start of a new year. Early in August we received our final “thumbs up” from the NCAA and are now a fully-certified Division I athletic program, meaning we are now eligible to go to the Atlantic Sun and NCAA Tournaments in all 14 sports!

A big key for our programs to make NCAA Tournaments will be YOU … our students! Last year we made huge strides in making “The Nest” one of the toughest places to play and now we need to take it a step further. One of the most memorable moments in my career occurred last March when our terrific women’s basketball team played in front of the first sellout crowd in FGCU history when we hosted Florida in the WNIT 2nd round. That rocking crowd of 4,543 fans was largely made possible due to over 1,000 students in attendance who made the atmosphere electric! This was also the case earlier in the year when we had 1,300 plus jam the Soccer Complex to witness our eventual A-Sun champion men’s soccer squad knock off then No. 5 Ohio State.

Your commitment to supporting our teams was reaffirmed last week when over 2,500 students attended our second annual Eagle Revolution. In turn, over 500 students have already enlisted in our newly-formed “Dirty Birds” section. Through the efforts of our coaches and marketing staff, this tremendous group of students is going to play an important role leading our fans into chants and cheers, and be the life of all FGCU home events — hopefully a SW Florida version of the “Cameron Crazies!”

If this year is anything like our previous four in Division I, the “Dirty Birds” will have plenty to cheer about. FGCU arguably made the most successful

Division I transition in NCAA history, accumulating 10 A-Sun championships and three straight CCSA Swimming & Diving titles, with five of our teams earning a national ranking, and WNIT appearances each year. A great start, but the best is yet to come and we want you to share in all the fun and not miss out on witnessing our next Chris Sale or Casey Coleman! You can also stay abreast of all our on-goings and upcoming events at our newly revamped fgcuathletics.com website. Help us “Rock the Nest” all year long!

All the bests for a fantastic 2011-12!

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After a disappointing seven-win season last year, the Florida Gulf Coast volleyball team members have their work cut out for them.

Expectations are high.Two players were named to

the Atlantic Sun preseason All-Conference team and the Eagles are projected to finish fourth in the conference.

FGCU also faces two top-five teams this season, including No. 5 USC this Friday.

“I think we’re going to finish higher than that (fourth),” Coach Dave Nichols said. “After what we did last year, to even be ranked in the top half is pretty good with all things considered.”

With a predominantly young team, the five freshmen play a big role in the success of the team.

“(Having five freshman) is great because they love to play, they are very talented and they are bringing tremendous energy and effort to practice, and it’s absolutely helping this team,” Nichols said.

Before the North Carolina Central University tournament in Durham, N.C., senior libero Holly Youngquist suffered a high ankle sprain and was forced to miss the tournament. The girls went 2-1 in the three days, beating Campbell and N.C. Central and falling to Elon.

“The overall result was positive,” Nichols said. “We ran some lineups that we’ve never run before due to Holly getting hurt last minute and the late addition of another player.”

Despite the injury, Youngquist will try to play against USC on Friday at Alico Arena.

The high-profile match is part of the second annual FGCU Homewood Suites Volleyball Invitational.

“It’s a grade two sprain so it’s not too bad,” Youngquist said. “The doctor wanted me out for four weeks, but I don’t see that happening. I’m trying to play on Friday, but we’ll see.”

Youngquist was named to the A-Sun Preseason All-Conference team and is only 243 digs away from cracking the top 10 all-time in A-Sun history.

Redshirt senior outside hitter Jelena Simic is the other Preseason All-Conference member.

Simic returns after a year of missed play due to injury.

“It’s a huge weight off my shoulders,” Simic said. “I’m not what I was, but hopefully I can prove that I belong on the team by the end.”

After hosting USC, FGCU will conclude the tournament on Saturday when they face UCF and Furman.

They then go on the road for two more tournaments: the Miami (Ohio) Invitational and the Penn State Tournament, where they will face No. 1 Penn State.

“After we get done with the four tournaments I think we’ll be above .500,” Nichols said.

With a young class, the return of Simic— who finished second in the A-Sun in kills/set with 3.81 — and the return of Youngquist coming off her injury, expect FGCU to surprise people this year.

“I definitely think we’re going to come out and shock some teams in the A-Sun,” Youngquist said. “We’re definitely going to be higher than fourth.”

Josh Siegel, sports editor, sat down with FGCU athletic director Ken Kavanagh on Tuesday to discuss the state of Eagle sports. They touched on a number of issues. Here are excerpts from the interview:

--On post-season eligibility: “The ultimate is to start your year and hope you’re going to play in NCAA tournaments. All the shackles are off now. We’re excited to be in a position where we can get into post-season (Atlantic Sun and NCAA) tournaments and make some noise.”

--On the expectations for men’s basketball’s first season under new coach Andy Enfield: “Anytime you’re taking over a position with a rebuilding program you have to look long-term, which means patience. But when you start the game at 0-0 everyone wants to win. The initial goal this year is to qualify for the A-Sun tournament. If our freshman play well and get better by the end of the year, we can have an opportunity to be a spoiler in March.”

--On the state of men’s tennis and the search for a new coach: “They (men’s tennis team) are getting better. I look forward to them making the post-season and finishing in the top 6 (in conference).

We’re in the final stages of finding a coach. We’re down to three candidates and we will hopefully have a new coach within a week.”

--On the chance to host A-Sun tournaments: “Women’s soccer has a chance to host the A-Sun tournament (if they are the top seed). We put in a bid for men’s soccer, but East Tennessee State got it. We hosted volleyball last year. We understand other teams have been in the league longer and there are financial and travel issues (FGCU is the most southern school in the conference).”

--On the status of adding sand volleyball as a spring sport: “It’s in the process of being run through the administration to officially sponsor the sport. We don’t know if we would have an A-Sun championship this spring, but certainly the following spring. There aren’t enough schools yet. But it should be soon where it’s an NCAA championship sport. It’s a natural fit with our location. It would open up opportunities with recruiting.”

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Being a nationally ranked

team can sometimes bring one of the most common and unfortunate emotions on the brain and body: nerves.

The Florida Gulf Coast University men’s soccer team took on rival Florida Atlantic in their first game of the season with the mentality of revenge.

They had lost to FAU in a midseason meeting last year to stop an 8-game winning streak.

FAU (1-0) was too much again, beating the No. 34 ranked Eagles 3-1 last Friday.

FGCU (0-1), the defending Atlantic Sun champs and this year’s favorite to win it again, were ranked No. 14 heading into the game.

The Owls improved to 3-2 in the all-time season series vs. FGCU.

Redshirt senior midfielder Jonathan Oshkosh scored the Eagles’ only goal. It was the seventh goal of his career.

The Eagles outshot the Owls, 19-6.

Senior goalkeeper Adam Glick finished the night with one save.

FGCU senior midfielder Josey Portillo, a third-team pre-season All-American, took the loss hard, as 1,050 fans came out to the newly renovated FGCU Soccer Complex expecting a win.

“Tomorrow we’ll work harder and get back at it,” Portillo said after Friday’s game.

“We’ll watch films and make sure that this will never happen again. It was unfortunate for us because it was actually a great fan turnout and everyone wanted to win so badly.”

Coach Bob Butehorn put the loss in perspective.

“The team has to know that it’s not where you start, but where you finish,” Butehorn said.

“At the end of the day it just came down to the revengeful mentality and nerves of a new season. There were a few injuries on defense, which gave the newly recruited freshman a chance to step up. You learn from this. You have to understand who you are.”

FGCU will have a chance to heed Butehorn’s words when the Eagles travel to Oregon for the Nike Portland Invitational on Friday through Sunday.

The Eagles will take on Portland and Washington.

They open A-Sun play on Sept. 30 at Stetson.

Joining the many club sports this year that Florida Gulf Coast University has to offer is rugby.

Rugby is considered to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the state of Florida, and FGCU is the last school in Florida to add rugby.

The building blocks to form a team at FGCU started in the school’s own backyard.

Naples fields a team called the Naples Hammerheads.

The players on the team range from college students to middle-aged men. One of the former Hammerheads, Shane Young, is now the president of the FGCU Rugby Club.

“Many of the players who are now on the FGCU team started off with the Hammerheads,” Young said. “The expanding number of players who came out for Hammerheads’ games gave me the idea to start a team at FGCU.”

Student Government played a huge role in funding a team for FGCU, and with about three weeks remaining in the last school year, the green light was lit for the team.

Young says that his goal is to

have rugby fill the void that a football team would fill, due to the fact that there is not a football team at FGCU.

“Rugby is the prime-time thing; we’re hoping to become the main event,” Young said.

The season will be highlighted by the seventh Florida Rugby Union Collegiate Invitational on Sept. 10, which will take place at FGCU.

Ten Florida teams will participate, as well as Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama.

Anthony Adum, Rugby Club secretary and a former Hammerhead, looks forward to the tournament.

“Hosting a tournament at FGCU will be a great way for the season to get under way,” Adum said. “We’re hoping to broaden our horizons and we hope that everyone will come out and support us.”

Rugby also has a unique niche. It is well known that schools that

field athletic teams only have one team per sport.

For example, FGCU has only one men’s basketball team and only one women’s basketball team

With rugby there are two teams: an A team (similar to varsity) and a B team (similar to junior varsity).

Each school competing in the

Sept. 10 tournament will field two teams.

Additionally, FGCU’s rugby players will still practice and train with the Hammerheads. FGCU will be coached by Stewart Campbell.

Campbell, originally from England, played rugby in his home country for 30 years.

Students interested in joining the

Rugby Club can check out the team’s Facebook page, or visit fgcurugby.com.

Adum makes a tempting sales pitch.

“Rugby is a very addictive sport,” Adum said. “Once you start playing you don’t want to stop. It is fun and a lot of valuable friendships are built.”

The defending conference champion Florida Gulf Coast University women’s soccer team is off to 3-1 non-conference start to the 2011 season behind strong contributions from first-year players.

In a season where they’re finally post-season eligible, the Eagles completed a road sweep of Charlotte University and Davidson last weekend.

FGCU’s other win came earlier this month against Eastern Washington on Aug. 19.

Their only lost came to Syracuse two days later.

Coach Jim Blankenship is pleased so far.

“We’re off to a great start,” Blankenship said. “We’ve played really high-level opponents. Each game’s kind of been different. I think we have a chance at being

really good, but within each of those games they’re a battle. We have a long way to go. We’re definitely a team that has to grind it out, and be a blue-collar team that is going to work extremely hard.”

The top playmakers for the Eagles have been freshmen.

Melissa Arnold, a freshman midfielder from Timber Creek Regional in New Jersey — where she is the all-time leading scorer — leads FGCU in goals, with two, and points, with five.

Other first-year Eagles have contributed as well.

“Melissa (Arnold) has done extremely well,” Blankenship said. “Shannen Wacker (freshman forward) has done really well. Kayley Clay (sophomore midfielder- one goal, two points), a local kid and transfer, has been very good for us so far. Dani Schulman (freshman defender), a new kid

who came in from Tampa, has been unbelievable. We have a nice blend of experienced veterans and some really new talent.”

The new players will be put to the test when FGCU’s non-conference schedule reaches full gear starting Sept. 6 with a home game against Miami.

After Miami, the Eagles have consecutive road games at FIU, No. 8 Florida and UCF before they start Atlantic Sun play.

“It’s a challenging schedule,” Blankenship said. “We knew that going in. We felt like we had enough leadership and older players who would embrace that kind of schedule and they have so far.

“I’m excited to see how we pair up against the teams that are very successful in this and have been for a long time. It’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge we look forward to.”

Ashley Ciesielczyk, a redshirt

junior defender who has a goal and two assists this season, agrees.

“I hope we come together and work as a team,” Ciesielczyk said. “Just be able to move the ball and work together, and if we do that we can accomplish really big things.

“If we are able to work together as a team I don’t see a problem with us playing them (big name teams).”

The hope is that the grueling non-conference schedule will prepare FGCU for A-Sun play, where they look to defend their title.

Senior goalie and A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week Stephanie Powers expects a tough conference slate.

“Every game we play in conference is a tough battle,” Powers said. “There’s no games that are blowouts, so every game is going to be a tough one.”