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Whether it’s getting harder to be original, just plain laziness., innocent misguidance or just the belief they can get away with it, more students are stealing the work of others.

Whatever the reason, a recent survey released by the Pew Research Center confirms that instances of plagiarism are increasing in colleges around the country.

Eight-nine percent of the 1,055 college presidents surveyed stated that they believe computers and the web have played a major role in the increase of students stealing the work of others and claiming it as original.

Plagiarizing can occur in various ways, from not citing sources correctly to using a purchased paper. Professors such as Nathan Hill, instructor of English; and Joe Wisdom, associate professor of English, find that the offenses usually occur in a lower-level class, such as Composition I or II.

“Since it is early in their undergraduate careers, students are less experienced and may be less committed to their studies,” Wisdom said.

Patrick Bottiger, assistant professor of history, recognizes the differences in plagiarism according to class levels as well.

“Students who are blatantly trying to cheat buy a paper or are (knowingly) plagiarizing — that is upper division. The lower-division students haven’t learned yet how to cite all of their sources correctly or how to paraphrase,” Bottiger said. “Freshmen and sophomores I probably am more lenient on … but I had a couple students last semester in an upper-division class plagiarize, and they just failed.”

No matter how a student plagiarizes, the consequences are essentially the same. Depending on the instructor, the student may fail the assignment or the course. Such incidents are almost always reported to the Dean of Student Affairs, where the severity of the case could potentially include expulsion.

In an effort to curb plagiarism, detectors such as Turnitin.com are used to screen student papers.

“I’ve discovered many, many plagiarized papers thanks to Turnitin,” Hill said.

However, using such sites can still create a lot of work for the professor. According to Bottiger, the site is not fail-safe because the student may simply be quoting a lot.

President Wilson Bradshaw has announced that all eligible faculty and staff members will be receiving a one-time bonus and a raise.

The bonuses, which will come in the form of one-time lump sums of $1,000, will become available Oct. 1.

Additionally, the 2 percent pay increase will become effective Jan. 1.

Earlier this year after his annual evaluation, Bradshaw received a one-time $60,000 bonus and a 5 percent raise, bringing his annual salary to $358,863.75, not including the bonus.

During the state budget cuts this year, FGCU was able to avoid layoffs, but Bradshaw said in a press release that he did not expect FGCU would be able to increase salaries.

“Although previously we anticipated a year without faculty and staff compensation increases, we are able to provide the one-time bonus and modest pay increase as a result of solid enrollment, and continuing fiscally conservative operations by our faculty and staff,” Bradshaw said in a prepared statement about the increase.

“We could have done some other things with that money. We could have added new positions,” FGCU spokeswoman Susan Evans told Naples Daily

News.Bradshaw, however, decided

that rewarding faculty and staff was the most beneficial use of the money.

“As we look at the entire university’s operation of providing students with access to higher education, we know that none of this would be possible without the tremendous effort on the part of our faculty and staff. Because of this, we have made employee compensation our top priority,” Bradshaw stated in his message.

Keyler Vidal, a sophomore majoring in psychology, feels that the raise is well deserved. She also feels that the raise and bonus demonstrate that FGCU values its staff and faculty, which she believes is something most of her professors are aware of.

“I think that the professors here are valued, and none of them seem unhappy with their positions. A lot of good communication seems to take place, and I do not really hear complaints,” Vidal said.

Alec Dalziel, a sophomore

majoring in marine science, feels that the 2 percent raise received by professors should have more closely mirrored the raise that Bradshaw was awarded earlier in the year.

“I have been generally impressed with most of the professors I have met at FGCU since I started here this semester. I think if President Bradshaw got a 5 percent raise, then the professors deserve that as well,” he said.

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Calusa Nature Center Love Halloween? For volunteers interested in scaring, attend an audition Sept. 17 in the Iona House from 10 am – 2 pm. Scare School will be in the Planetarium on Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Email [email protected].

FGCU Kleist Health Education Center This is easy to get to… it’s on campus! It’s the 1st Annual Come Run With Us 5K Walk/Run. Kleist is near the information booth and close to the FGCU Food Forest. Set up help is needed at 1:00 pm on Sept. 16. On Sept. 17, assist from 7:30 a.m. - noon to help with registration, hand out T-shirts, man the water table, direct walkers/runners, etc. Contact Renee McFarland at [email protected] or call 239-590-7502.

Harry Chapin Food Bank Help unload buses packed with donated food when they arrive at 2:30 pm at the Harry Chapin Food Bank warehouse on Sept. 18. Last year nearly 100 volunteers helped to unload 33 buses! Email Lore at lspangler@harrychapinfoodbank or call 239-334-7007 x111. Closed toe shoes are a must.

Friends of Tigertail Beach Participate in the National Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 17 at Tigertail Beach in Marco Island. Trash bags, gloves and bottled water will be provided. Contact Nancy Richie, city of Marco Island environmental specialist, at 389-5003 or [email protected].

Rookery Bay is participating in Collier’s Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 17 from 8-11 a.m. T-shirts and supplies provided. Sixty volunteers needed on Sept. 24 for National Estuaries Day. Shifts available: 8:30 am - 12:30 p.m, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. or all day. Contact Donna Young at [email protected] or call 239-417-6310 x412.

FGCU Movement Day, 350.org Sign up for this campus event on Sept. 24. If you are riding a bike, skateboarding, walking, running, etc., then this is the day you should mark on your calendar. We need everyone to come out and get moving! Go to 350.org Movement day Sept. 24 and register. Contact Tanheya Nadia Small at [email protected] for details.

Florida Panther Festival. Opportunities galore to help plan and organize this exciting event with live music, demonstrations, and presentations! Event is on Oct. 29. Volunteers are needed to help with planning, event logistics, assist with facilitating speakers, and on event day, lead educational activities, provide orientation to visitors, etc. Email [email protected] or call 239-353-8442x 229 or x222. Visit the website www.FloridaPantherFestival.com for additional details.

FGCU Food Forest is here on campus! They need students 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 online at http://fgcufoodforest.weebly.com/service-learning.html.

Heartland Gardens Assist at their mini-farm on Fridays 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 [email protected] or call 239-689-4249.

ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization located on a demonstration farm in North Fort Myers. ECHO exists for one major reason: to help those working internationally with the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture! To help, send an email to [email protected].

Collier County Parks & Recreation There are numerous opportunities for you to feel good while making a difference. Whetever you want to help out in: an afterschool program, assist or coach a team, mentor or tutor a child, clean up litter in the parks or on the beach, work a special event, they want you. Contact Meryl Rorer at [email protected] or call 239-252-4033.

SCCF Marine Lab Collect propagules, plant seedlings or propagules, paddle to restoration sites at Clam Bayou on Sanibel Island. Bring a kayak if you can. Propagules are available from May through November and are collected by volunteers and planted along the shoreline. Contact Eric Milbrandt at [email protected] or call 239-395-4617.

Lucky Parrot Love animals? Help rescued parrots! Daytime flexible opportunities available both onsite in Golden Gate and on campus. Service ranges from gardening and building to public relations, graphic design, and fundraising; either a few hours or many. Email Amy Towne at [email protected] or leave a message at 239-590-7376.

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 [email protected] or 239-472-3644 x229.

Lee School Foundation Do you remember taking the ACT? Did you find it difficult to pass? Would you like to assist an Estero High School Senior bring up his ACT Scores? Right now his scores are 2 points below the requirement. He’s really looking to become an FGCU student next year. With your help maybe that can happen! Contact Margo Crowther 239-337-0433 [email protected].

FGCU Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences Need students throughout the semester to test their GIS Exercises, help with the Franco Service Learning Workshop, and more. Contact Dr. Marguerite Forest at [email protected] or call 239-590-7412.

Heights Foundation Homework helpers are needed from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for 25-30 elementary age kids afterschool. Commit to at least once a month. Contact Julia Workman at [email protected] or call 239-482-7706.

Brightest Horizons Volunteers are needed for this state-licensed not-for-profit organization that provides an educational program for 163 children from four weeks to 12 years of age. Contact Connie Martin at [email protected] or call 239-481-2100.

Abuse Counseling & Treatment (ACT) Need assistance with landscaping work. Contact Jennifer Benton [email protected] at 239-939-2553.

Take Stock in Children Be a mentor and build a caring relationship with a young, at-risk student

who pledges to remain crime free and drug free through high school graduation. Meet on school grounds during school hours for 30 minutes, 2-3 times per month. Orientation and mentor tool kit provided. Contact Margo Crowther at [email protected] or 239-337-0433.

Collier County Neighborhood Stories Project Interested in filmmaking? Help with this grassroots effort to document stories in the community of human rights violations that are ignored daily. With the help and guidance of an experienced filmmaker, you will be part of the process from start to finish, have hands-on experience with a camera, and tell a story that’s never been told before. Contact Grey Torrico at [email protected].

Miracle Limbs Multiple opportunities: Work from home on your computer, pick up equipment, take recipients to their appointments, assist with November fundraisers. This non-profit organization provides support to amputees so that they may more easily navigate the physical, psychological and financial hurdles that accompany the experience of losing a limb. Contact Diana or Bob at [email protected] or call 239-591-8393.

Richard Milburn Academy South A new free, public charter high school in Bonita Springs has opportunities available for tutoring and mentoring during school hours Monday-Friday. Call Dr. Sandy Lepley, School Counselor/Administrator at 239-949-9049.

Quality Life Center has numerous opportunities: teacher aid, afterschool assistance with tutoring, web designer, special events, dance, art, and music. Contact Angela Pena at [email protected] or call 239-334-2797 x142.

Lehigh Community Services Volunteers wanted at the food pantry in Lehigh Acres. Contact Rae Nicely at [email protected] or call 239-369-5818.

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

The Library is hosting a series of workshops for students. All work-shops are held in in LIB211.

Bibliography Made Easy!Learn the basics of RefWorks, a web-based bibliography manager, and how to create your own data-base of references for papers and research projects.1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 PubMedA hands-on training session for persons in the health professions to learn the best techniques for searching the vast medical litera-ture in the PubMed database. 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 Library Research BasicsSpend an hour with us learning the basics of library research. Bring your lunch!12 to 1 p.m Monday, Sept.19

Intro to Research for Grad StudentsThis session will focus on how to se-lect and organize quality resources for graduate level research and is guaranteed to save you time.11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20

Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 3:16 p.m.: An RA contacted UPD in reference to a possible drug incident in a stu-dent housing dorm. A search con-ducted by UPD revealed multiple pills, USC 800 and other items inside the room. The subject was not present at the time of the room search and the items were confis-cated.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 12:29 a.m.: An alligator was spotted in Student Housing Parking Garage B, early Wednesday morning. The alligator was relaxing on the concrete by the garage across from the utility building. When help arrived with a pole to remove the alligator, the reptile was nowhere to be found. It is suspected that the gator re-turned to the nearby water.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 12:47 a.m.: A witness who was outside of Stu-dent Housing building Mangrove heard a loud “bang” while he was exiting his vehicle. The student spotted a suspect running from the scene and noticed an SUV in the parking lot that had multiple hammer dents and spray paint. The owner of the SUV had re-ceived multiple threats from an ex-

boyfriend recently. UPD believed that the suspect was driving a gray F-150 and reported the incident to both the Lee County Sheriff’s Of-fice and to the suspect’s police de-partment in St. Petersburg.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1:01 p.m.: Another alligator was spotted next to SoVi Dining hall during busy hours on campus. Before help could arrive, the gator was back in the water and out of harm’s way. Environmental Health and Safety has been contacted in regard to the multiple gator sightings on campus.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9:55 p.m.: An 18-year-old female passed out and struck her head on the con-crete in Student Housing building C causing her to be incoherent. The student was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center for treatment.

Thursday, Sept. 8 at 3:16 p.m.: A few residents in Student Housing building S were surprised when a drug search was conducted in their apartment. The search resulted in the confiscation of multiple con-traband items including: Ambien,

various other prescription medi-cations, 4.1 grams of marijuana, a few 600 milligram ibuprofens, 27 ADHD medication pills, an alumi-num cigarette used for smoking marijuana, one live 9MM luger car-tridge and a fake ID purportedly issued from the state of Rhode Is-land. All items were confiscated at the time of the search and turned over for judicial review.

Thursday, Sept. 8 at 9:50 p.m.: A soccer player suffered a broken leg at a soccer game held in the FGCU outdoor sports complex. Med-ics responded to the call and the player was transported to North Collier Hospital for treatment.

Friday, Sept. 9 at 11:13 a.m.: A stu-dent returned to the Laundry Fa-cility to find $60 worth of clothing articles stolen. The student filed a theft report with the UPD.

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 p.m.: A routine traffic stop ended in UPD confiscating a Colt Double Eagle Series 90 BB gun and issu-ing a warning for running a stop sign.

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Students are still buzzing over many of the changes to the newly expanded Student Union, such as the additions to the food court and well-received renovations to the Perch.

However, there are other new features of the Student Union that students are less aware of, including the recently furnished terrace.

The terrace is an open area adjacent to the SU ballroom on the side of the union that faces Parking Garage 3.

The furniture currently being installed on the SU terrace includes a combination of low-top tables, umbrellas for shading, high-top tables, serpentine benches, and a variety of outdoor couches and lounge seats. The installation process will be complete by Sept. 14.

Ruth Rodrigues, director of campus reservations and record management, says that the new terrace will be open to all students.

“Any students who want to study can come up and relax …

weather permitting, of course,” Rodrigues said.

Different groups and organizations will also have the

option of holding events on the terrace.

“The terrace will be able to be reserved at certain times

through campus reservations. However, we will have to be mindful of whatever is going on in the Student Union ballroom at

the time,” Rodrigues said. Rodrigues expects that the

area will become increasingly popular as the colder months of the year approach. Because the area is open and generally uncovered, the sun may be a deterrent during the brighter hours of the day.

“We were looking at getting a covering for the area, but that would have cost about half a million dollars,” she said.

However, the area does provide an impressive view of campus and students will likely catch on quickly to the new lounging area.

Taylor Zikersh, a freshman who has not yet declared a major, is one student who has already deemed the terrace as her new favorite studying spot.

“I didn’t realize that they had just moved most of this stuff here this week, but it is a very nice location. The first floor of the Student Union and all of the different eating places are always so jam-packed with other students. I doubt this place will stay so quiet once students realize it is here, but it is still very nice,” Zikersh said.

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There are some new things around campus this fall: new faces, new opportunities, new classes, new homework — and a new postal mail system for students living in the dorms.

The Office of Housing and Residence Life instituted some new changes this summer to the way the dorms distribute postal mail for on-campus residents.

A central mailroom was added to the Commons. Most students living on campus will have to share a mailbox with their roommates as opposed to the old individual, free-standing mailboxes.

According to James Moschella, associate director of residence life, the office of housing and residence life added more offices to accommodate its growing staff as the university

expands. In order to make room for the offices, the mail distribution area has been renovated and the mailboxes have been consolidated.

The change, according to Moschella, is simple. Before the renovation, each student had to enter his or her own combination to gain access to their personal mailbox.

“Those locks were cumbersome and outdated,” Moschella said.

They also had other problems. “Students would forget their combination,” Moschella said, “or their locks would get jammed.”

Now, each student has a key that opens the mailbox they share with their roommates in their apartment.

Moschella says that so far, the change has only taken place in North Lake Village. “We may set this up for West Lake Village (formerly College Club

Apartments) in the future,” he said. South Village, the on-campus housing for first-year students, has not seen any changes.

There have been no changes to the way that students send out mail, which can be done from any of the front desks in housing. However, the mail must already have postage stamps on it in order to be accepted.

Jonathon Willoughby, a freshman majoring in social work, thinks the new system will be easier.

“You can just save a trip to go get your mail and ask your roommates to grab it for you,” Willoughby said.

George Lane, a sophomore majoring in business management, was a bit unsure of the new system at first due to the fact that he now shares a mailbox with his roommates.

“It’s weird,” Lane said. “I

wouldn’t want them to see any of my personal mail.”

However, Lane is not overly concerned. “It could be something good,” Lane said. “If you trust your roommates.”

Sam Williams, a freshman majoring in business management, agrees. “It would be a problem if you didn’t trust your roommates,” Williams said.

According to Moschella, there is no real concern. “We have a very strong student code of conduct,” Moschella said.

In the event of a roommate tampering with someone else’s mail, the following process would take place: First, a student will be charged. Then, the Conduct Committee will convene. Finally, the appropriate sanction will be levied and punishment will be announced.

“There haven’t been any cases of students tampering with other students’ mail,” Moschella said.

There was a time when FGCU was a small enough university that students could approach or email a professor and be confident that they would be known by their name.

However, this is all changing as the university’s attendance numbers go up. Now, incoming students and transfers are likely to have numbers, not just letters, as part of their Eagle Email usernames.

“When we reuse old names, it causes issues with the system. Using numbers was the most logical methodology we could come up with,” said Charlie Weaver, director of network services.

Usernames are generated after

a name is put through a system to determine how many already existing names are similar to that one. If a student has an unusual first and last name, then their initials will likely be their username. If a student has a common name, then their email address will consist of their name along with four numbers.

When asked if the format would interfere with student individuality, Weaver said that it was not even considered as a possible obstacle, and as much of the student name is used as possible.

Sarah Schultz, a senior majoring in elementary education, feels that the switch to numbers is unfair to new students. “I think that it’s unfair to incoming students because they aren’t seen as individuals with

a name — just as numbers,” Schultz said.

Carly Ellsworth, a junior majoring in business management, disagrees about the change limiting student’s individuality. “I don’t think it is necessarily less personal because each person still has their own individual username,” Ellsworth said.

There have also been complaints about the recurring issue of spam messages in student inboxes. Allison Gagliardi, a senior majoring in communication and editor-in-chief of Eagle News, has become increasingly frustrated with the problem of spam.

“I do have spam issues with my Eagle Email. I get stuff from Gerber, someone trying to sell me a car, and Lancôme. I have gotten quite a few

others … I unsubscribe to them, but I keep getting them daily, and I do not use my Eagle Email for anything except group projects,” Gagliardi said.

When questioned about this problem, Weaver stated that he was not aware that it was an issue.

“If (students) have a problem, they need to let us know. There’s an option to send a ticket to the help desk or contact the postmaster,” he said.

Weaver also said that computing services is trying to expand the spam filters, but this has been difficult due to monetary constraints. He said that the subscriptions for some devices can cost thousands of dollars each year.

Another challenge is separating what is spam and what students are

signed up for, such as newsletters and website updates.

“The issue is trying not to limit it down so much that actual mail is blocked,” Weaver said.

Ryan Hendel, a sophomore majoring in business management, does not have much of a problem with spam. “I think computing services does a pretty good job with Eagle Email. I don’t receive spam like in my other emails,” Hendel said.

Though he did say the process could be “fine tuned,” Weaver wants students to let Computing Services know before something becomes an issue.

“Students letting us know (what’s wrong) is like gold. We want them to help guide us in what we’re trying to do,” he said.

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Still, there are professors who avoid such sites by trying to outsmart the system of plagiarism.

“I try to craft writing assignments that grow out of our class discussions and other activities rather than simply assign all-purpose, generic topics. By doing so, I hope to make plagiarizing more trouble than writing an original paper,” Wisdom said.

An increase in plagiarism has been evident to instructors within the last few years, and most agree that the main culprit is the Internet. Bottiger explains that as technology advances, the Internet becomes more profitable and people are finding quicker ways to make money, such as selling papers to students. With ever-growing access to these materials, students will be tempted to find ways of getting out of doing the work.

According to Bottiger, escalation in plagiarism can also be attributed to a rise in tuition.

“Students feel that they are paying for classes, so they should automatically earn the grade. Especially as stuff becomes more expensive, the students know how much they are paying and they don’t want to just pay for the opportunity; they want to pay

for the grade or the diploma. It’s our job to remind them that they are paying for the opportunity,” Bottiger said.

Michele Yovanovich, dean of students, offers an alternative reason for the increase in plagiarism. She explains that it may be directly related to the growth in reporting the incident and the rise in enrollment numbers within the university. Whatever the cause, professors are encouraged to be proactive.

“Make your policy clear to students from the beginning; include it in your syllabus. Take action instead of ignoring cheating, so that students are accountable for their actions,” Yovanovich said.

Bottiger uses an alternative way to address students about plagiarism.

Communicate to students how the skills help them in time,” he said. “By plagiarizing, they are not developing (their) writing and reading skills. One day, they’ll get a job but won’t have the skills necessary to get promoted.”

Bottiger admits that it is a difficult task trying to get students, as undergraduates, to see the value of these skills in the professional world.

Regardless, Yovanovich wants all students who are thinking about trying to get away with plagiarism to be wary.

“Having a student conduct case

regarding your academic integrity may hold you back from being admitted to higher or graduate education,” she said.

“Start your papers and projects early so that you have plenty of time to proofread and correctly cite your sources. Use campus resources such as the Writing Center so that you learn the skills needed to avoid plagiarism,” Yovanovich said.

Charlotte Dugan, a senior majoring in English, feels that expulsion is certainly valid in the most extreme cases of plagiarism.

“As a writer, the idea of somebody stealing my work is really insulting. It is the thieving of intellectual property.

“When plagiarism is accidental, like not knowing how to cite properly, I think it is easy to tell, and the professor can discuss it with the student. When students are expelled for plagiarism, I am sure that it is obvious that it is deliberate,” Dugan said.

Wayne Steinard, a junior majoring in business management, agrees with Dugan. However, he said he believes strict punishment, such as expulsion, should be reserved for repeat offenders.

“I would hope that most students who make the mistake of plagiarizing would have the opportunity to correct their actions before serious administrative action takes place,” Steinard said.

War is a dirty business. “Death and destruction” is the name

of the game, and bombs and bullets are the tools of the trade. But often overlooked is a more powerful weapon, more powerful than even the strongest atomic bomb: misinformation.

What better way to perpetuate fear and oppression than through falsehoods and propaganda? As the saying goes, the pen is mightier than the sword.

Fortunately, the same holds true for the good guys.

And such is the story of “The Truth that Wasn’t There,” a documentary recounting the experiences of three student journalists who sought the truth amid conflict and terror.

For almost three decades, civil war grappled the small island nation of Sri Lanka. As the war drew to its close in 2009, these three journalists ventured into its aftermath, to areas previously denied to reporters from even the biggest names in news. It was here that they documented the horrors of war that were inflicted upon Sri Lanka’s people.

“The Truth that Wasn’t There” will be screening here at FGCU, hosted by

our university’s chapter of Amnesty International.

“’The Truth that Wasn’t There’ is an important film,” said Chealsye Bowley, representative of Amnesty International.

“Many students probably are uninformed about the conflict that has captured the country for the last three decades…I can, without a doubt, state that anyone, whether they are familiar with the conflict or not, who attends the screening will walk away with new information, and a new outlook to the conflict in Sri Lanka,” Bowley said.

The film not only relays the untold atrocities of war, but also a story students may find relatable and inspirational.

“Not only did the filmmakers, as journalists, venture into a country that had blocked out independent investigation during the 26-year war, they were doing it as novices who had just recently graduated from a university,” Bowley said. “Essentially, the filmmakers were still students. The documentary speaks to the search for truth, and how much students and youth can impact their world.”

The student organization behind the screening, Amnesty International,

is the local chapter of the international organization of the same name. It is the largest non-governmental human rights organization with over three million members. The university chapter partakes in domestic and international campaigns through petitions, hosting speakers, education, and holding film festivals.

If any students are interested in becoming a part of FGCU Amnesty International, their first meeting is on Wednesday, Sep. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Student Union 213.

The screening for “The Truth that Wasn’t There” will be held Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Reed Hall 249. All students are welcome, and complimentary snacks will be provided. The screening will be followed by comments and a Q&A session with Guy Gunaratne and Heidi Lindvall, the director and producer of the film.

To view the video from your mobile device, type get.neoreader.net into your device’s web browser and follow the online instructions to download the free app. Or visit www.eaglenews.org

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It is a fact that technology advances quicker and quicker every day. There are several options of computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets and other products on the market, and it can be difficult to choose from among them all. When it comes to brands, programs and services, people commonly ask, “which one is better?”

However, this is not the right question.

The issue would be which one fits you better; which product or model would be more helpful and easier for you? It all depends on individual likes and dislikes, and it’s recommended to compare the different products in order to find the best option for you.

When it comes to laptops, Macs and Windows operating PCs are subject of many debates and controversy. PC stands

for “personal computer” and Macintosh (Mac) are the PCs produced by Apple. There is no such thing as better or worse— it all comes down to what your preferences and necessities are. According to technology experts, they are very similar and distinct at the same time, but there are many aspects to be evaluated.

Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android smart phones are frequently compared.

Since iPhone was released, many manufactures have created similar products to compete with the new technology. Android has many different models that are as famous as the iPhone when it comes to high performance and efficiency. Brands like Motorola, LG, HTC and Samsung designed a large variety of smart phones that serve the same concept as the iPhone. HTC’s “Desire S” is a brand new model that has been creating a lot of expectations for Android lovers, and its features

are very similar to the iPhone. These two smart phones

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At our age, most of our relationships are becoming more difficult to define, especially when it comes to being together. How do you know if you are together exclusively, in an open relationship or just friends?

Being ‘just friends’ is a status of previously or currently having sexual relations and still being able to enjoy one another’s company as friends.

However, it’s often tricky to have some sort of claim over the other you are hypothetically “with” while being just friends.

“I think being friends

is a touchy subject due to the fact that sex appeal and flirting sometime overwrite the ‘just friend’ title,” Taylor Perri, a senior majoring in athletic training, said. “I feel like once that line is crossed, it is very hard to be only ‘just friends.’”

As we move along through the journey of life, we will be able to look back on our past and accept certain things for what they were.

This in turn will be when we mature and are more easily able to have a ‘just friends’ types of relationships later in life.

“Being young in college, some jealousy may overcome their

feelings once a romantic relationship occurred,” Perri said.

“Yes, I feel that once we mature more and know what we want in life, we will be more able to separate friendship from romance.”

People get into this situation because one person does not want to be tied down in the current moment of his or her life.

Then they find someone they enjoy being around and don’t want to share them.

“If the feelings are there, I think it is difficult to let go that easily while spending time with the individual,” Perri said. “In order to change their feelings, they would need

some time apart.”The ‘just friends’ is not

just some fairy tale fantasy for college students. Some people are capable of making this status work for them.

“Yes, I definitely think it is possible of working (being ‘just friends’) if both people are on the same page,” Amanda Peraza, a sophomore majoring in political science, said. “But if either have any interest or attraction towards each other, it will only become progressively more complicated.”

Do not get feelings and a future confused. People are good looking, smart, witty and have a great fashion sense but finding

all of these in the form of one woman or one man is a diamond in the rough.

Try not to fall face first into the arms of another just for a dream that can wait a couple years.

“You can love someone as a person without being romantically interested, or having chemistry with them,” Peraza said.

The ‘just friends’ concept is possible for some people and not for others. Always be honest and up front with the other.

Better to not let any guidelines or wants get confused and ruin a friendship.

Nick Swardson is pretty popular with kids these days. His stand-up, with jokes about the dangers of partying and growing old, has found major appeal with the college crowd, and he’s shown up in a lot of Adam Sandler films in a sort of “that guy” role. Now, Swardson uses Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions to step out in his first starring role as “Bucky Larson.”

In “Bucky Larson: Born

to be a Star,” the titular character is a simpleton from the Midwest who discovers that his parents were once actors in the adult film industry. Feeling it is his destiny to follow in their footsteps, Bucky moves out to California and attempts to become a porn star.

When a horror, or action, or even a hard drama is poor, there can be some unintentional hilarity —a “so bad, it’s good” factor, if you will. Not with comedies, though. An unfunny comedy

is like watching a high school band awkwardly stumble through a cover of The Beatles: You’re kind of angry at them for butchering a classic, but you feel bad that they’re embarrassing themselves. In “Bucky Larson,” there’s a lot more rage than pity. The film is so groan-inducing it’s stupid and you become angry that they wasted such a great premise.

The filmmakers try for a retro vibe, so why didn’t they just set it in the 1970s, like “Boogie Nights”? If they were trying to make

fun of the current porn industry, why not excise the “nostalgic” bits, which mess with the tone?

There are so many questions and so few jokes in “Bucky Larson” that it defies logic.

What little gags that actually work are mostly confined to titles of other adult films (none of which are safe for work).

In addition, whenever a character spouts a half- decent joke, their actual personality is so bafflingly exaggerated and irritating, you go right back to hating

everything. The only sympathetic

character is veteran star Dick Shadow (Stephen Dorff), who’s threatened when Bucky’s new style usurps his “enormous” success. This interesting plot point is minor, however.

“Bucky Larsen” blows its load of jokes far too quickly, leaving the film performing adequately.

This is a tiny joke of a movie that won’t please anyone.

Another art season has begun here at FGCU. Though it officially kicked off on September 1, the first main event, the fourth annual Twenty Four Hour Festival was this past Friday, September 9.

“It is a 24-hour marathon of art- and p e r f o r m a n c e - m a k i n g based upon a theme and elements,” Anica Sturdivant, interim director at the art gallery, said.

At 6 p.m. the night of the event, Barry Cavin, professor and chairman for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, introduced the themes, rules, and expectations for the

event. At 6:11 p.m., the

participants’ 24 hours officially began, and the students immediately ran off to get started on their projects. The prize for the winner in each category was five hundred dollars.

They had several possibilities they could have used for their projects.

For example, the elements of their piece: if they wanted to make a film, it needed to include something broken, a storm, pudding, tattoo, and other random but challenging objects.

The quote for this year’s festival was “Without noticing, we watched the sun come up for the very first time.” So somewhere within each project that quote had to

be used. The themes for this

year were trouble comes, shake the bees, and not every beginning or end comes with a sign

but there’s “music” in everything.

At approximately 6:11 p.m. on Saturday night, the participants had to have everything ready to go. At 8 p.m., the festival began with an introduction by Cavin again as he explained what would be happening for the rest of the night.

The judges were to look for creativity, craft, and use of the elements or themes in each piece. The art pieces were on display in the foyer while the live pieces and videos were held in another room.

It took just over an hour, and some of the

pieces really stood out, including one that told a story based around a family who lost someone special on September 11.

“We wanted to tell

an untold story about September 11, something that most people wouldn’t see,” Michael Denkler, one of the participants in the event, said.

“We wanted to make it relatable for all, but also show that we are America, and we will stay strong.”

Overall, the night was full of funny stories, great paintings, and even better talent.

Everyone that night was a winner, just because they all accomplished what they needed to —kudos to all who participated.

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Netflix has had a monumental change in how people rent and watch movies. Gaining widespread success with its easy-to-use process and flat rate mailing when it comes to movie rentals, Netflix is now starting its international path. But, the billion-dollar company made the decision to increase its price by sixty percent.

As Netflix raised the monthly price of their service, their customers have become increasingly upset.

Originally, the price for online streaming along with one movie mailed at a time was ten dollars. The price has increased to sixteen dollars, infuriating some long-time customers.

The reason for the sudden increase is still debatable among users. The Netflix blog posted this in answer to their customer’s questions:

“Why the changes? Last November, when we launched our $7.99 unlimited streaming plan, DVDs by mail was treated as a $2 add on to our unlimited streaming plan. At the time, we didn’t anticipate offering DVD only plans. Since then

we have realized that there is still a very large continuing demand for DVDs both from our existing members as well as non-members. Given the long life we think DVDs by mail will have, treating DVDs as a $2 add on to our unlimited streaming plan neither makes great financial sense nor satisfies people who just want DVDs. Creating an unlimited DVDs by mail plan (no streaming) at our lowest price ever, $7.99, does make sense and will ensure a long life for our DVDs by mail offering.”

Regardless of the reasoning, Netflix customers are still upset over the increase. However, the truth remains clear: it is still cheaper than renting movies from Blockbuster.

Alternatives for viewing movies

Being a college student ensures one thing —we do not have money to spend freely.

We tend to spend our money on tuition and food, not leaving much to spend elsewhere. Being on a budget, college students are always looking for loopholes for saving. Why spend money on Netflix and Blockbuster when you can see them online for free?

The amount of “free online

movies” websites is indisputable. One need only type in the three words into any search engine and will be immediately given thousands of websites from all over the world. Channel 131 (ch131.com) has a vast selection of movies and television shows, some that don’t even require downloading—a rare find. Downloading is, perhaps, the main stickler when it comes to free movies.

To download is a tricky business from the usually strange and foreign websites. You risk viruses and completely crashing your beloved computer but you may be risking more than you know.

Downloading movies and music is illegal, something we all know (and Metallica makes sure we don’t forget), but what you may not know is that the risks extend to the university’s WiFi policy, as well. It was written in the Welcome Packet—those papers that you received when you arrived at FGCU and never looked at again—and is a very important rule that relates to our daily life.

While the campus and housing networks are separate, there is an important system that monitors what we download, ensuring that

it is safe and legal: the Red Lambda system.

“This system deals with peer to peer file sharing. Before we installed the Red Lambda system, 10 students would consume 80 percent of the bandwidth allocated to housing. We would get multiple MPAA and RIAA warnings weekly from due to students illegally downloading content,” Charlie Weaver, from the Computer Services department located in Howard Hall, said.

“As you know these warnings can be followed up with legal action that can result in fines and possibly jail time. In order to protect the students, their parents and the university, we purchased and installed the Red Lambda system. This system blocks all peer to peer file sharing,” Weaver said.

If you do illegally download music or movies there are consequences. There’s a ‘4-strike’ process regarding punishment for pirating.

“The first time they are caught by Red Lambda they go to a remediation site, acknowledge what they did, learn how to remove the application and are told what will happen if they do it again. Their internet access is returned immediately,” Weaver said. “The

second time they are caught, they are sent to the remediation page, told it is their second violation, and they lose their internet access for one day. The third time, it repeats, and they lose their internet access for five days. The fourth time they are caught, they are removed from the internet until they meet with a staff member of housing and residence life that then determines what will happen.”

Not many students are aware of this rule and the Computer Services department seemed eager to spread awareness.

The Computer Services department, along with Student Affairs, only wants to make internet access free and safe for all students, themselves included.

The temptation to illegally download is undeniable, but it can lead to serious consequences.

So whether you bite the bullet and decide to subscribe to Netflix or if you decide to be daring and head to Channel 131 to watch the latest Paranormal Activity, do so legally and safely.

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Change, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “to be become different.” Synonyms include, “alter, vary, modify.” One would be hard pressed to forget the famous (or perhaps, infamous) campaign slogan, “Change you can believe in!” In fact, it could be argued that Barack Obama’s catchy slogans were one of the key factors in his 2008 victory over John McCain. However, in my view, perhaps the phrase, “Catchphrases you can believe in!” would have been more appropriate. With Obama’s approval rating hovering around 42 percent, it appears the American people have grown wise to the reality that he is just another crafty politician — not a political savior who will lead us out of the depths of our recession. Now that Obama has been in office for more than two years, one would expect that he would have accomplished at least a few of the various promises he made during his campaign. I would be dishonest to say he hasn’t — because he has. Nonetheless, while he has followed through on some of his promises, the looming reality is that he has fallen through on many others. As a political science student, I know that a president could not possibly accomplish all of his agenda items in a two-year period — that is an absurd expectation. In fact, there are numerous examples of military-related promises (such as the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell’ and the withdrawal of troops from Iraq) which President Obama has come through on. However, with the economy in shambles, it would be appropriate to examine Obama’s economic policies and his 2011 “Jobs Plan.”

One of the most prominent issues Obama brought to the forefront of his 2008 campaign was repealing the Bush tax cuts. Obama extended the Bush tax cuts for those making over $250,000 for another two years. In fact, Obama has actually added $3.6 trillion to the national deficit within 19 months of taking office — more than all presidents from George Washington to Ronald Reagan combined. This brings our U.S. National Debt to $14.7 trillion overall. As if that wasn’t enough, Obama introduced his “2011 American Jobs Acts,” which will purportedly add more infrastructure jobs and incentives to companies who hired long-term unemployed citizens. The price tag will be more than $450 billion when everything is said and done. Obama says that “it will all be paid for,” and that his jobs plan is a fresh, new look at solving our crisis. However, Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., said, “He merely dusted off a tired agenda of old ideas wrapped in freshly partisan rhetoric.” The results of the 2010 mid-term elections were a profound statement of intent from the American voters. The Democratic Party and Obama appear to have lost the independent and moderate voters who ensured their victory in 2008. Perhaps this is because Obama’s hollow political rhetoric has caused him to become a polarizing figure, as opposed to his image of a consensus builder. I suppose we will know the answer come November 2012.

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.”

I must admit I have become disappointed with President Barack Obama. I had started to see him as an individual willing to give in to the bullies on Capital Hill, and I just can’t get behind someone who isn’t willing to fight for what’s right. From the outside looking in, I thought he had given up. Then, Sept. 8, Obama presented a plan to a joint session of Congress. I saw some of the Obama I voted for, not the beaten man that let Republican leadership push him around. Obama had a strategy all along and, like my grandfather used to tell us, he has picked his battle. The American Jobs Act he announced contains all of the best bits debated during the deficit debacle over the summer. It has tax incentives for small businesses, infrastructure rebuilding plans and, most importantly, it will get people back to work. Republicans go on and on that it will be industry that will save us, so this bill should suit them just fine. Companies will get tax breaks for hiring or raising salaries. Obama also wants to give them tax breaks on the first $5 million in payroll, affecting 98% of companies. Additionally, hiring a veteran could earn up to a $9600 break. Also, Obama recognizes that companies discriminate against the long-term unemployed, so he offers a $4,000 tax credit for hiring the people who have been looking for work for six months or longer. For the American people, Obama asked Congress to pass this bill to extend unemployment benefits for another year. He said failing to do so could place

an undue hardship on people already in desperate circumstances. He acknowledged the Republican mantra to not raise any taxes. In fact, he applauded it. Because if this bill isn’t passed, a payroll tax cut will expire and taxes will increase. Obama offered a way to pay for the program. He proposed having the “Super Committee” identify more places where spending cuts could be made in proportion to the plans costs. He also suggested that the tax codes that allow companies and billionaires to pay less than middle class wage earners be revised and has already identified thousands of loopholes. As a consequence of closing those gaps, revenues would increase and ultimately lead to the ability to lower the actual tax rate on companies who hire Americans. Obama also proposed setting up an independent fund that addresses the national infrastructure problem starting with the most vital and economically stimulative when dispersing loans. This could employ 2 million construction workers, 280,000 public teachers and scores of first responders. The entire plan is centered on the fact that those of us who don’t reside on “The Hill” need something more than their words — we need their actions. People are starving and homeless, not because they are lazy, but because they just can’t find a job. Obama’s plan is not a political move to get him reelected, it is a strategy to get the American people back into first.

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.

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As a full-time commuter student entering my third year at Florida Gulf Coast University, I’ve seen some reckless and dangerous driving both on and off campus by people whose vehicles carry one of the various FGCU parking tags. I’m not a perfect driver and I will never claim to be, so please don’t think I’m sitting here pointing a

s a n c t i m o n i o u s finger in your direction. But just this semester, I have seen drivers with student tags nearly a) run a motorcyclist off of the road while

exiting I-75, b) narrowly avoid collision with a golf cart on campus, and c) come dangerously close to causing accidents while aggressively changing lanes at the traffic lights at both the north and south entrances. I have also had several instances during my time at FGCU where drivers with faculty/staff tags have practically attached themselves to my rear bumper on the highway. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one noticing. While riding a LeeTran bus last summer, a driver with a student tag made a dangerous turn in front of the bus. A passenger, outraged, made a pointed and expletive-filled remark about “those college kids.” The bus driver replied that he had come to expect it. It concerns me that we are creating such a negative impression of ourselves throughout the community. If you’ve read the Eagle News Police Beat for August 30, you may have noticed a reminder concerning the 30 mph posted speed limit on campus. I’d like to challenge you to take your awareness one step further—off campus as well. Last year, FGCU lost 11 members of our community to sudden tragedy. Unfortunately, some of these losses were traffic-related. Together, we can reverse this shocking trend by raising our awareness about the way we as students, faculty and staff drive. As a campus, we have a responsibility to the community that surrounds us. We also have a responsibility to each other. We are all under pressure to get to class or to work on time. Many of us have professors who dock

our grades for excessive tardiness. Employees are expected to arrive promptly for work. While the pressure to arrive on time might in the moment feel external, we are the only ones who can choose how fast and how carefully we drive. If you are late for a class or for work, chances are the other drivers entering campus are also late. Driving recklessly will not get you to class or to work on time. Driving recklessly can kill you. If you habitually run late and find yourself racing the clock — as well as other drivers on the road — examine your schedule and figure out what it is that keeps you from leaving on time. Do you run around at the last minute looking for your books? Put them in your bag before you go to bed. Or even better yet, put them in your car so that you don’t have to worry about them. Set your alarm five or 10 minutes earlier so that you have a little extra time to find parking. Keep your keys in the same place so that you don’t waste time searching for them when you should be leaving. You don’t need to revolutionize your morning routine. Making one or two small adjustments can be the difference between arriving on time or being the subject of a campus-wide announcement that we’ve lost another member of our community.

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

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

Often attributed to Voltaire, it was actually written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall. Nonetheless, it is a saying that U.S. troops and law enforcement live and sometimes die by. However, to attack those who are defending your way of life is deeply disturbing. I am, of course, talking about the rapper Soulja Boy. In his track “Let’s be real,” he says “F--k the FBI and f--k all the army troops.” This comes on the heels of the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. As a disabled U.S. Army veteran who served on multiple overseas tours, I cannot see his statement as anything less than a complete disregard of the lives of the men and women who consistently put themselves in harm’s way to protect our way of life. For those of us who sacrificed so that others may live under the protective blanket of freedom, DeAndre Cortez Way (his real name) represents the worst possible enemy. He figuratively spat in the face of

the families of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and justice. The U.S. military has officially banned him from all Department of Defense facilities (an honor usually given to terrorists) and has unofficially considered him an enemy of current and former troops. Though he has issued an apology that was only prompted because of the negative backlash and a half-hearted attempt to salvage a career, he cannot “un-ring a bell” as the saying goes. Citizens of this country should be ashamed of him and call for an absolute boycott. That’s just this humble veteran’s opinion. I could be wrong (though I seriously doubt it).

Editor’s note: In addition to the apology, Soulja Boy’s management has attempted to remove the song from the web and has said it will not appear on future albums.

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Labor Day weekend was a busy one for the New York City Police Department. During the span of Friday to Monday, 52 shootings left 67 people wounded and 13 dead. One of the incidents involved 32-year-old Leroy Webster and 29-year-old Eusi Johnson. The two men were engaged in a fight that escalated to gunfire. Denise Gay, a 56-year-old retired aide, was sitting on her stoop with her daughter and was shot in the head by crossfire from their gunfight. Across the nation, in Carson City, Nev., a man opened fire outside an IHOP restaurant, killing five and injuring seven. Eduardo Sencion was targeting five military members who were eating at the restaurant. Sencion was never taken into custody because he took his own life in the parking lot. Now is not the time for us to react with torpidity. This isn’t an argument over the Second Amendment or what place guns have in our culture. Guns are an important tradition, and when used responsibly can be something that families and persons can use positively. But in order to be responsible, we occasionally have to make things inconvenient. There are varying gun laws in all 50 states. Some states recognize each other’s laws, while others do not. Most states don’t require a permit to buy a gun and don’t require registration of

the weapon, either. In order to drive a car or motorcycle, to SCUBA dive, to sell real estate and even to marry, you must obtain a license. What further harm could there be to require one to obtain a license to buy and operate a gun? If such a law would be passed, current gun owners would be protected by ex post facto law, and no completion of a license would be needed. But anyone in the future who is in the market for a gun would have to provide a certificate of completion of a licensing class. Anyone privately selling guns would be legally obligated to check for licenses. There will always be illegal guns out there that are involved in violent crimes, so let’s get a grip on as many of these powerful weapons as possible. An average of 34,000 Americans die from gun violence every year. This number is way too big for any of us to be comfortable with. Cracking down on gun laws and making a few extra steps in the process of acquiring a firearm could have meant the difference in whether or not Denise Gay’s daughter had to witness a bullet fly through her mother’s head.

Collin is a senior majoring in English. He enjoys writing on topics such as nutrition, society and the environment. Collin also enjoys writing long fiction.

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After starting the season 3-6, a record that includes a loss to then-No. 3 USC, and facing a road-heavy schedule early on, one more big test awaits the FGCU volleyball team before conference play.

They will head up north to State College, Pa, this weekend to participate in the Penn State Tournament.

There, FGCU will face the No. 5 Nittany Lions, Rutgers and Long Island.

FGCU coach Dave Nichols has a close relationship with Russ

Rose, Penn State’s coach.The bond helped Nichols

schedule Penn State — a program that became the first in NCAA volleyball history to win four consecutive NCAA Championships last year.

“Russ Rose and I go back 30 years,” Nichols said. “It’s just an old friendship and he knows that we’re (FGCU) doing things the right way.

“We’re really trying to grow our program and we’re taking our lumps as we try to become a program that’s out there more and people have heard of.”

Playing top teams not only helps the university get more

exposure and recognition, but it also helps the coaches in recruiting.

“This class that we have coming in were so thrilled to play USC and Penn State; it was one of the reasons we landed them,” Nichols said.

“It’s not very good for my win-loss record, but it’s improving the program, and I’m going to stick with that philosophy until we build a team that can handle that schedule.”

Playing tough teams at the start of the season will help FGCU’s four starting freshmen grow and mature more before the start of conference play.

“I like to pile up difficult situations, and each time we go through one they grow and they gain toughness and they gain competitiveness,” Nichols said.

“Ideally, I would scale it down a little bit and make sure we have more winnable matches than I gave them, but at the same time I’m proud of how we’re improving and how we’re starting to play.”

With the first Atlantic Sun Conference match scheduled Sept. 23, the competitiveness of playing some of the top Division I schools in the country will help the Eagles as they get deeper into their schedule.

“We’ve been seeing the fastest,

most physical type of game you can see out there so when we get to our conference (matches) we’ll be prepared to make that next step,” Nichols said.

FGCU will face Rutgers on Friday and then Long Island and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday.

“We’re really hoping we can go 2-1,” Nichols said. “I was watching Rutgers on tape and I think we’ll match up well with them, and I know the Long Island team has four really good international players, but I haven’t seen enough on them to really judge.

"And Penn State ... they’re not bad,” Nichols deadpanned.

You can now add surfing to the ever-growing list of clubs here at FGCU.

The Surf Club, which first tested the waters here in the fall of 2010, did not become official until the spring.

The inception of the club had been discussed for quite some time, however, without funding from student government, it took awhile for all of the pieces to fall into place.

Nico Ittah founded the club and he is also the president.

Ittah was soon joined by

teammate Daniel Torrez, who was chosen by Ittah to be vice president.

“When I first started school I was not sure about joining the club,” Torrez said. “Eventually, Nicco convinced me to hop on board.”

When the team was given the green light, practices began in the spring.

The club credits Student Government for helping them get started, because the organization purchased three surfboards for the team.

This past weekend, the FGCU Surf Club had its first competition, the National

Scholastic Surfing Association at New Smyrna Beach.

FGCU finished sixth out of 10 schools. Three surfers — Adam Bonanno, Ethan Williams and Amy Bauer — made it to at least the second round.

Bauer advanced to the final round of the tournament.

“I was surprised at how well we did,” Ittah said. “I don’t think that any of us thought we would do this good.

“We did amazing for the first meet and many of us who had not surfed before did great.”

FGCU Surf Club practices at Bonita Beach on Mondays.

They are still interested in

having people join. “We’re trying to have many

people come out for the team this year,” Torrez said.

The club also offers surf lessons at Bonita Beach — to anyone who wants them — and hosts social events.

“Our first surf lesson was last week and we were also joined by the kite board club,” Torrez said.

Sometimes, the Gulf is flat so the team cannot practice or give lessons.

When the team practices on the west coast, it will know a few hours ahead of time whether the surf will be good.

If the team practices on the

east coast, they’ll know a few days ahead of time when a good surf will hit.

So far, the FGCU Surf Club has had 30 to 40 surfers come out to practice.

An advantage of having many people come out to practices is that when it comes time for meets, the team can rotate surfers.

“If people have not gone surfing before, it is amazing,” Torrez said. “Everyone should go surfing at least once.”

For those interested in joining the club, they can check out the team’s group page on Facebook.

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going to college!The FGCU men’s cross country team opened the 2011 season by hosting the FGCU Invitational on Sept. 2, but the Eagles didn’t share the championship trophy with anyone.

The Eagles won their own annual meet at Lee County’s Buckingham Park mostly by placing four runners in the top 10.

Sophomores Argeo Cruz and Gilbert Chemaoi paced the Eagles, finishing in first and second place, respectively, in the 4-mile race.

The Eagles took first place with a total of 30 points. Miami finished in second with 38. FIU registered 55 points to take third.

Cruz finished with a time of 20:25.10, just ahead of Chemaoi’s 20:39.80.

Among the 33 runners, sophomore Chris Rudloff finished in sixth place with a time of 21:05.00 and freshman Shane Deeley finished at 21:12.50 for eighth place.

Sophomore Sanders Payne finished in 13th place with a time of 21:31.30 and junior Jonathan Lanning took 14th, crossing the finish line at 21:40.00.

Junior Dillon McGee finished 20th with a time of 22:13.40. Sophomore Matthew Crowe and freshman Ryan Stafford crossed the finish at 23:32.30.

Senior Max Jones finished the race at 23:55.50.

The meet was the start of high hopes for FGCU cross-country coach Cassandra Harbin.

With everyone returning from last fall and the team intact, Harbin hopes the team can go far — and not just merely the length of a cross-country course.

“We didn’t lose anyone to graduation, so everyone is back,” Harbin said.

“We have a very bright future. This year, our team is sort of on a mission. We feel like we have something to prove, because we all think we could’ve done better last season. So we are motivated to finish a lot higher in the (Atlantic Sun) conference.”

Harbin’s enthusiasm begins with Cruz and Chemaoi.

Cruz owns the lowest two times in any meet in FGCU history after finishing 17th overall in the Atlantic Sun meet (25:37.81)

and 17th in the Walt Disney World Invitational (25:43.10) last season.

Chemaoi is a big leader on the team. “Gilbert is a solid second overall

runner,” Harbin said. “He’s the one we’re going to look for as

far as leading the team in the conference. Our main goal this season is to improve every day, and improve in the conference.

“The guys individually have goals for themselves, and that will help motivate the team to do better.”

The FGCU women’s cross-country team has high hopes as well, as they finished second in the FGCU Invite,

Junior Barrie Cohen and sophomore Kelly Perzanowski led the Eagles with fourth- and fifth-place finishes in the 5 km race.

FGCU tallied 51 points, trailing Miami’s total of 29.

Sophomore Caity Hoffman placed 11th overall, while fellow sophomore Marjorie Docus earned a 14th place finish.

Harbin is excited about her returnees but is dealing with the loss of Megan Thies to graduation.

“We’re looking to exceed expectations,” Harbin said.

“The A-Sun has grown so much in the last three to four years, that the best times now are 1-1 ! minutes lower than they were three years ago. It’s so competitive; there’s four teams that are ranked in our region.”

FGCU came in sixth in the conference last year.

Harbin expects University of North Florida and Lipscomb to be among the top teams in the A-Sun.

Both the Eagles’ men’s and women’s teams will race in the Commodore Classic at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday.

Then, both teams will participate in the UF Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 24.

October kicks off with the Disney World Cross Country Classic in Orlando on the 8th.

The Eagles will return to the Music City on Oct. 29 for the 2011 Atlantic Sun Conference championship meets.

The FGCU women’s golf team has teed off into a new season with a fresh start led by new head coach Sarah Trew.

Trew came to FGCU with a new game plan, positive attitude and a conference championship in mind.

A native of Acworth, Ga., Trew began her golf career at the age of 13.

“When I was younger, my dad and I would go out to the range and play a few holes,” Trew said. “But I didn’t start getting competitive until I was 13.”

Trew advanced her career by continuing with her nationally ranked high school team, and then went on to play at the University of Georgia.

After two years as a Bulldog, Trew packed her bags and headed to the University of Arkansas to play another three years.

While in Arkansas, Trew frequently took part in assisting junior camps to help build the skill levels of younger players. Upon working at the camps, Trew unveiled a passion for coaching that she would later turn into a career.

While playing for Arkansas, Trew became well acquainted with the head coach at the University of Kansas through camps and workshops.

One thing led to another, and a spot opening upon Trew’s graduation landed her an assistant coaching job at Kansas for the next five years.

Though her experience at Kansas was great, Trew wanted to expand and pursue her long-term dream of head coaching.

When the opportunity arose at FGCU, Trew snatched it.

“I thought FGCU was a great place that attracts a lot of recruits, and I believe this team has a bright future to be really successful,” Trew said.

She has ambitious goals.

“I think this team has a bunch of talent,” Trew said. “The fact that they’re so close and so supportive of each other is really neat. I’m really excited to compete

for a conference championship. I think we can be pretty dangerous.”

The game plan for the season, according to Trew, is to focus on the mental game and the short game.

Trew feels no need to alter the swing of her players.

“I think once you get to college, your swing is pretty well set,” Trew said. “There’s always little tweaks that could be made here or there, but obviously they’ve been successful with the swing they have, and it’s gotten them to where they are now.”

Pitching, chipping and putting are easier to fine-tune.

“If you’re having a bad game, your short game can really save a poor round,” Trew said. “Staying positive is also going to help us down the road.”

Trew likes the play of senior and South African native Fabienne Haremza in addition to that of junior Florida native Briana Carlson, so far.

The Eagles opened their season at the Chip and Club Invite in Nebraska this past weekend, placing ninth.

Trew says the team performed well overall, but also uncovered weaknesses to improve and build on throughout the season.

“I think this turnout really showed us some of the things we need to work on before our next tournament,” Trew said.

Next, FGCU will travel to the USF Waterlefe Invitational, held n Oct. 10-11.

Sarah Trew

Adam Glick came to FGCU uncertain about his future.

The senior goalkeeper from Leola, Pa., only knew that he would be helping to start a team that had a vision, and not much else.

It was a vision laid out to Glick by head coach Bob Butehorn, and one that Glick bought into.

Five years later, FGCU stands at the doorstep of its first year of NCAA post-season eligibility, and the reigning A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year is climbing the conference record books.

It was Glick’s trust in that vision that has the Eagles landing where they are today, but it was his character and leadership that have helped Glick earn his own trust: The trust his teammates have in him.

“Straight from the start he’s been like an older brother to me. I respect him so much for sticking with this,” senior midfielder Josey Portillo said. “Off the field he’s talking to the guys and helping everybody out. He always goes beyond what he needs to do. On the

field he’s the best goalie I have ever seen.”

You can definitely make a case that he is the best goalie the A-Sun has ever seen.

Glick’s 229 career saves has him in the top 20 in the conference record books, but it doesn’t stop there.

season are second all-time in A-Sun history.

place on the all-time shutout list with 17, but a repeat performance from last year would give him the all-time lead in that category. The current record is 23.

What attracted Glick to FGCU was the opportunity to create something new.

“Starting the program from scratch was one of the big selling points in why I came here,” Glick said. “Where else can you say in 20 years, ‘Hey, I started that’?”

That’s where interest in himself stops.

“To see how far we have come in such a short amount of time is mainly because of the all the hard work put in by coach (Butehorn) and the players, and getting the right people on the field — not just

good players, but good students,” Glick said.

That’s exactly what teammates have come to expect from Glick. He deflects praise to others.

“He’s a good guy. There’s no difference between what you see and who he is,” Butehorn said.

“He’s a guy who has handled adversity, handled success, and handled defeat with the professionalism you want to see out a captain and a senior. He continues to impress me.”

Glick is focused on this season. It is his last. And while he thinks the future at FGCU is bright, he’s ready to win now.

“It means a lot that I have been able to come back and play my fifth year,” he said. “Now that we are eligible for the post-season we want to go as far as we can. It means a lot.”

So where is his place in FGCU history?

“It’s still undetermined,” Butehorn said. “He’s been great for us, but I don’t think he’s wants his legacy to already be written. Right now he’s trying to figure out how this is going to end for him.”

And so are we.

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The FGCU women’s soccer team fell to ninth-ranked Florida, 5-0, on Sunday. With the loss, the Eagles move to 5-3. The loss snapped FGCU’s three-game winning streak on the road. The Eagles will !nish non-conference play at in-state foe UCF on Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.

Baseball

Women’s soccer

Late last week, sophomore out!elder Sean Dwyer and Missouri transfer Ryan Gebhart were named to the Top Prospects lists in their summer leagues by Baseball America. For the second consecutive summer, Dwyer played in the Northwoods League, landing at No. 14 on the prospect list. Gebhart was ranked 7th in the Jayhawk League.

Coming o" a third straight Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Championship, the FGCU swimming & diving team released its 2011-12 schedule on Tuesday. The season begins Sept. 30 with a road meet at FIU and continues Oct. 1 against Miami and Florida State.

Swimming & Diving

Men’s basketball

The FGCU men’s basketball team’s 18-game A-Sun schedule was released Monday. FGCU opens conference play with a Dec. 3 home game vs. ETSU. The Eagles will play a home-and-home with each of the other nine A-Sun teams.

Ryler DeHeart needed a coach to travel with him as he prepared for the 2009 Grand Slam season.

DeHeart, a former professional tennis player and two-time All-American at Illinois who was once ranked 174 in the world, wanted someone who he was familiar with, someone he respected.

C.J. Weber, FGCU’s new men’s tennis coach who was officially hired late last week, traveled with DeHeart to the 2009 Wimbledon and French Open.

Weber spent the 2006 tennis season serving as a volunteer assistant on coach Brad Dancer’s staff for the ninth-ranked Illini, tutoring All-Americans DeHeart, Ryan Rowe and Kevin Anderson, a pro currently ranked No. 34 in the world.

Unpaid at Illinois, Weber worked 14-hour days, often in a dark, lonely room, dissecting film through the wee hours.

He guided the Illini to the semifinals of the USTA/ITA National Indoors tournament and to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

“C.J. (Weber) is ambitious,” Dancer said. “He lives for a challenge. He brings a sensational appetite for work. Typically, volunteers come in and work for a few hours. C.J. wouldn’t leave.”

In 2004-05, Weber assisted Eastern Illinois University’s (his alma mater) men’s and women’s tennis programs.

Weber comes to FGCU from the University of Miami, where, as lead assistant on coach Mario Rincon’s staff for five years, he helped devise match strategy, develop relationships, tinker with technique and make decisions.

“C.J.’s role and presence increased every year he was with me,” Rincon said. “We made decisions together. I trust his judgment. He has great values, a clear vision and he knows about the game.”

Before coaching, Weber had an impressive four-year collegiate playing career for Eastern Illinois University, where he honed a competitive spirit that shows itself off the tennis court.

During the tennis season, Rincon battled Weber in one-on-one basketball games.

The results were often lopsided.

“He’s (Weber) competitive doing anything,” Rincon said. “ When we played a lot of basketball I’m lucky I beat him most of the time.

“He’s intense and hates losing.”Weber’s enthusiasm and

passion trickled to his players.“He got really close to our

players and our players respect him (Weber),” Rincon said. “He was great in recruiting and with managing people. He’s loyal and hands-on. He’s not really a rah-rah guy, but he expects a lot and the players work hard for him.”

Weber patiently waited for an opportunity to lead a team.

He plowed through film at Illinois, diving into mundane tasks at first, before Dancer saw Weber embrace, and crave, added responsibility.

Weber inherits an FGCU men’s tennis program that struggled to a 3-18 (1-9 A-Sun) record last season under J. Webb Horton, who retired this summer after 10 years at the helm.

“He’s (Weber) always wanted a top job,” Dancer said. “It drove him. FGCU and the Southwest Florida community are lucky to have him.”

C.J. Weber

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