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Zombie Attack!

2011 Super Bowl Bonfire REBECCA CHILDS Correspondent

The weather early in the week of the annual Super Bowl Bonfire had many students wondering whether it would be worth walking across campus in belowfreezing conditions. To the campus’ relief, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Larry Stephen sent a mass email to the student body that read,

Campus-wide Humans vs.

Zombies game to return to ERAU this spring

“The Bonfire has been moved to Friday, February 4th at 5:00 p.m. on the Recreational Playing Field, due to weather. Our trusty meteorologists have guaranteed us weather much more conducive to dining outside and enjoying the Bonfire.” The trusty meteorologists were right. Friday brought with it temperature in the high 50s, a genuine heat wave compared to the day before when stu-

GRETCHEN HAWKINS Correspondent

see BONFIRE page A5

Timothy Sham / Horizons Newspaper

Suicide Prevention Talk Debuts at Embry-Riddle ALLISON CISNEROS Copy Editor

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Cheryle Phelan, a suicide prevention coordinator from Veterans Affairs, spoke about the necessity of suicide prevention awareness. It was the first focused talk involving suicide presented at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus on Jan. 25 in the Davis Learning Center.

Phelan was contacted by Sarah Cosley, a counselor at the Wellness Center on campus, and introduced to Jack Clevenger, chapel coordinator and wellness educator. Phelan accepted the invitation to present a suicide prevention talk at the university. Phelan believes that awareness about the problem will spread the prevention of it and save lives.

According to 2006 data in her Powerpoint presentation, a suicide is committed see SUICIDE page A5

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical professor James Doyle has been participating in an experiment led by Arizona State University professor Jennie Si, who is a neurologist and has a doctorate in electrical engineering from Notre Dame University, to study the neuron firing signatures of rats

see ZOMBIES page C5

Branching Out Women's Discussion Group investigates adding hiking trips, dance, and yoga gatherings KELSEY WOKA SCH Correspondent

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Cheryle Phelan speaks to students in the Davis Learning Center about preventing suicide.

Creating Bomb-Seeking Rodents ERAU professor James Doyle joins ASU professor in Rat Brain Research

Cardio, the Double Tap, and beware of bathrooms. Three essential rules to staying alive in “Zombieland”, which are also helpful in surviving an epic game of Humans vs. Zombies. If you don’t remember last year’s riveting competition, don’t worry because HvZ will be invading Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University again soon! HvZ is an exciting week-long game that can be enjoyed by the whole campus.

The rules are simple; one person is chosen to be the original zombie who then infects the human population by tagging individual players. Human participants can be identified by a specific color bandana on their arm while zombies wear a different color around their head. Once a human is tagged and becomes a zombie, he or she has to feed (tag a human) at least once every 48 hours. If they fail to do so, they die and fall out of the game. If there are still humans alive at the end of the week then they have won the game, if not then the zombies have won by successfully contaminating the entire school.

as a function of training rats.

The National Science Foundation has funded the research for the purpose of studying the neocortex motor control areas of the brain in rats. Dr. Si is currently developing an algorithm that predicts and monitors how the rats perform, and to studying the firing of neurons. As Doyle puts it, “It’s a combination of algorithmic studies and also motor studies for neural research.”

The initial funding was provided by the NSF for control of the rats, and the grant has since been modified to include research on the effects of drugs see RAT BRAINS page A5

Studying Fire and Combustion Thermodynamics lab to be built by Roberston Aviation Safety Center

Last month, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s counseling center hosted its first meeting of the Women’s Discussion Group. The group is a bi-weekly gathering open to all women on campus who are interested in exploring issues such as body image, self-esteem, stress management, and other related topics.

The Women’s Discussion Group has been offered in the past, but has not gained much recognition. The group’s lack of success could partly be due to the small percentage of females on campus, but ERAU guidance counselor and leader of the group, Sarah Cosley, feels that it just needs more publicity. “The women that we do have [at ERAU] are extremely strong, wonderful people.

I think it’s just about getting the word out,” claims the counselor.

In order to create more success for see WOMEN page A5

BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

An area within the Robertson Aviation Accident Investigation Lab of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus is being expanded. see RESEARCH LAB page A5

GRΣΣK LIFΣ An update on the activities of campus Greeks Feature B10

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ERAU Remembers Gen. William Spruance RENE VALENZUELA Correspondent

Saturday, Jan. 15 saw the passing of a great supporter and friend of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Brigade General William Spruance. Gen. Spruance has been with ERAU since 1972, serving as chairman of the board of trustees until 1987, when he became chairman emeritus.

A graduate of Princeton University, Gen. Spruance served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying supplies over the Himalayas. After the war, he would become a founding member of the Delaware Air National Guard.

In 1961, Gen. Spruance suffered a near fatal T-33 crash. After this experience, Gen. Spruance would become one of the leading advocates of aviation safety, traveling around the nation to deliver presentations on flight safety and crash survival, using his own personal experience as an example.

One of the many people who attended his presentations was Colonel Fred Cone. Col. Cone met Gen. Spruance during a presentation he held in the Davis Learning Center in 1989, where Gen. Spruance was talking about a young man who had survived an aircraft accident.

The man involved in said accident in 1967 was Col. Cone, and he survived the resulting fire in large part due to the use of protective clothing and safety measures that had been advocated by Gen. Spruance.

To Col. Cone, Gen. Spruance was a role model, a frank and honest person, who was dedicated to the promotion of aviation safety, and a very generous man— one who gave freely of his time and money, whether it was for a presentation or for a scholarship fund. Among his many contributions are the Spruance House and a scholarship fund for the Golden Eagles Flight Team.

Gen. Spruance was also a very strong supporter of the ERAU

Air Force ROTC program, contributing thousands of dollars a year. This money would be used to the benefit of dozens of cadets. Gen. Spruance saw this as an investment in the future of the nation and the Air Force by assisting young people with potential to develop into great leaders. The respect that he had could be seen in the board of trustees, who pledged to match his contributions to the school, dollar for dollar.

Gen. Spruance was a man committed to his country and dedicated to the cause of aviation safety, and a great benefactor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University who served with the University for nearly 40 years. He will be missed.

Gen. Spruance is survived by two sons, William (ERAU, 1969) and Thomas, and four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicole, Chelsea, and Preston. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Air Force Association, Embry-Riddle Aeronauti-

TIMOTHY SHAM SGA Representative

Delaware ANG for Horizons Newspaper Gen. William Spruance has been with ERAU since 1972.

cal University, and the National Guard Educational Foundation.

At Gen. Spruance’s request, no formal services will be held.

Campus Safety to Move ERAU RHA Attends Conference AUSTIN TROYA Graphics Editor

For the past eight years, the Safety department of EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus has been working out of a converted vending machine room with too little space. Safety is hoping that the current office, which is attached to the recently remodeled building 17, will be empty by April as they move to their new location. The current office is situated at the bottom of a slope and, although it has been improved, still floods with heavy rain. Chief of Safety Harry Boden recently finished the last planning meeting with Barb Munderloh and Gary Paulson, who have been key to the moving process.

Before Safety moves, their new office is going through a few upgrades and changes. Firstly, part of building 14 used to be an IT storage closet, which has been permanently moved to building 58. The music club occupied the main portion of building 14 and they have been moved to building 15, the old Riddle Radio office. The new office is having old walls taken out and several doors changed. The main door will be changed from the current solid door to a storefront door and will have a buzzer so safety officers in the back room will hear people come in.

Currently, the safety lockers and the locksmith office are in building 14; bringing the rest of Safety over will allow them to operate fully out of one building.

Another upgrade will address the concern of many students on campus. Currently, both the “Emergency” (red) and “NonEmergency” (black) buttons on the emergency phones around campus call extension 3728. Af-

ter hours, this number forwards to the contracted answering service, which brought up safety concerns from students being put on hold. As Safety moves to the new office, the “Emergency” button on all of the phones will call a new, unlisted, extension and ring a dedicated phone in the Safety office. When the officer on duty is away from the desk after hours, the emergency number will forward to the officer’s cell phone. The “NonEmergency” number, which is used mainly by students who need a building or room unlocked, will still call 3728 and forward to the answering service after-hours.

One of the perks of the new Safety office is the increase in space. There will be more storage space for equipment as well as a larger office space and locker room. A closet in the new office will be dedicated to lost items and evidence, which is limited in the current office.

During the fall 2010 semester, ERAU experienced a power outage. Safety was not properly equipped for this type of incident and lost power to the switchboard and PA system.

The new office will have a backup power generator to power the switchboard and PA system along with the office lights and possibly a computer. One option at this time is to use a generator that is currently at flight line to avoid the cost of buying a new one. Lastly, a new bike rack will be installed by building 14 for abandoned bikes.

Chief Boden says that everyone in Safety is excited for the move and would like to personally thank Barb Munderloh and Gary Paulson for all of their help. At this time, there are no set plans for building 17 once Safety moves out.

ADRIAN KOCH Special to Horizons

Imagine 300 people singing “Don’t Stop Believing” at the top of their lungs in a small lecture hall – this is the spirit of Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Last semester, the Residence Hall Association requested and received 950 dollars from the Student Government Association to use towards travel-related expenses in order to attend the IACURH conference.

The conference, hosted last year in Bozeman, Mont., is where over 30 different RHA delegations from around the Rocky Mountains gather to attend.

IACURH serves as both a leadership camp and as a forum for schools to learn about different programs being put on around the region. Every attending school is also required to put on their own program, put together a roll call skit, and paint a school banner.

This year, RHA put together an amazing banner featuring Ernie tearing through a jungle with detailed shading and elaborate foliage. For the roll call skit, RHA made an Old Spice themed montage that incorporated the best of those wily Old Spice commercials while explaining what Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is all about. It turned out to be pretty amazing and the ERAU delegation – despite being one of the smallest – was awarded the “Best Small School Roll-Call.”

Overall, the conference was instrumental in helping to train and develop the RHA at ERAU by immersing our rather young delegation in the vi-

SGA Update

brant, involved, and passionate RHA tradition. RHA is dedicated to serving campus residents. It puts on many programs during the year such as the pool tournaments, Harkins Movie Night, Movie on the Lawn, and the Hunt for

Hello, everyone! This is your new representative, Timothy Sham. I am writing to give you all an update from your Student Government Association. If you are interested in running for a position in the Student Government for the 2011-2012 academic year, you should have attended one of the two elections meetings and signed up last week.

The Election Packets are due on Feb. 11 at the SGA office. In addition, if you have ideas for OctoberWest in the fall, please come by the SGA office anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. There are forms available for you to write down your fantastic ideas. Whenever you come by the office, you are most welcome to enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate or coffee from our new coffee machine, and grab some candy with it. At last, I wish you all a very happy Valentine’s Day!

Red Rocktober.

Thanks go out to the SGA funding – RHA was able to send delegates to learn more about these amazing RHA traditions so that RHA will continue to remain an integral part of campus life.

Campus Incident Reports All summaries are compiled from official Campus Safety reports. Names and specific details have been omitted to protect individual student rights.

Feb. 3 – Civil Dispute Safety received a call from a student (Mark) in Hall 7 who wanted to report an incident. When they arrived, another student (Chris) was outside the door yelling about a laptop battery. Chris was in possession of a battery that belonged to Mark but could not retrieve it at the time because the residents of the room that it was in were not home. The Resident Assistant called Safety later. Chris had the battery when they arrived. Mark would not open the door until Chris had left and Safety gave Mark the battery.

Feb. 2 – Water Break At 9:15 p.m., Safety was conducting rounds and heard an alarm go off but could not tell where it came from. As they walked toward the Student Union they noticed water pouring out from below Latitude 35º N. As Safety walked around to go in the Student Union, a student informed them that a Chartwells employee was inside. The employee showed Safety water pouring out from the ceiling. Sodexo arrived immediately after being called and turned off the water. Cintas and Thayne were called to repair the damaged pipe.

Jan. 29 – Controlled Substance Safety was called by an Area Co-

ordinator to assist with a drug incident. The suspect admitted to having the drugs in his room. Safety found a long syringe with a clear liquid at the foot of the bed. The suspect said a friend of his had sent it to him, but his friend was a diabetic and needed the syringe back. Safety realized this didn’t make sense and the student admitted that wasn’t the truth. Prescott PD was called and the suspect was questioned. He admitted the syringe contained mushroom spores, marked “For Research Only,” and he had purchased it online. His roommate said he smelled marijuana from time to time but chose to mind his own business and told Safety that he had no knowledge of the syringes. In all, three syringes were found along with two bongs, 11 empty bags that smelled of marijuana, five jars that were believed to contain “spice”, and a bag containing pipes. Along with the drug paraphernalia, an airsoft gun was confiscated, as well.

Jan. 19 – Vandalism A student called Safety at 4:15 p.m. to report vandalism to his vehicle; when they arrived they found that there was no damage to the car from the vandalism. Safety took photos; however, there is no need for further investigation.

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Calendar of Events

February 9, 2011 - February 22, 2011

Wed 9 7:00-8:00 PM: Glenn Curtiss and the Navy’s First Airplane Lecture

Thu 10

Fri 11

6:15-8:45 PM: Ettiquette Dinner

8:00-9:00 PM: Magician Derek Hughes

Sat 12 1:00-4:00 PM: G.I.R.L Science (Girls Involved in Real-Life Science)

Sun 13 *2:00 PM: Special Valentine’s Day Concert

Mon 14 12:00-7:00 PM: Valentine’s Day at Chartwells

12:00-1:00 PM: Professor Sergey Drakunov, Dept. of Engineering Physics, ERAU Daytona Beach

Mon 21

Tue 22

6:00-9:00 PM: RHA Pool Tournament

*5:00 PM: Valentine

Hero Open House

Tue 15

*10:00 AM: AZ History Adventure Series

Wed 16

Thu 17

7:00-9:00 PM: Hall Table Tennis Doubles Tournament

5:00-7:00 PM: Asian Night at Chartwells

Fri 18

Sat 19 10:00 AM-5:00 PM: NAIA Wrestling Western Qualifier

Sun 20

Presidents’ Day Holiday

*10:00 AM: Living History Presentation

Arizona Sundogs Home Game - 7:05 PM, 4:05 PM on Sundays

Bilal Guides ERAU to Diversity ANDREW MICHEL Diversions Editor

On the unusually cold winter night of Feb. 1, a small group of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University staff, faculty, and students willing to brave the weather awaited Muhammed Bilal’s arrival. When Bilal finally arrived, he began his speech straight away with a piece of slam poetry.

Slam poetry guided the audience to each step of Bilal’s pre-

12 STEPS TO DIVERSITY 1. Admit you’re a “homogene.”

2. Know yourself.

3. Find commonalities, not differences.

4. Try to make meeting someone different a learning experience.

5. Try not to judge.

6. Break one habit with another.

7. Be sensitive, be respectful, and apologize if you make a mistake.

8. Travel, travel, travel!

9. Learn to read people; spatial awareness is important.

10. Learn a new language.

11. Learn to differentiate between prejudice and true dislike.

12. Turn to your source of strength in life to help you embrace diversity.

sentation: his 12 steps to diversity. After the first piece, Bilal beckoned his audience to raise a hand and repeat after him: “I am a homogene!” After the audience complied several times, Bilal explained the meaning of both the word and the ritual.

“You’re probably all thinking ‘Man, I ain’t no homogene; what is that?’” continued Bilal. He explained that his definition of a homogene is somebody who traditionally grew up around and associated himself with only one set of norms and values, and accepted them as the right way to live.

“There’s nothing wrong with being a homogene,” said Bilal,” It’s where we all start.” Bilal recounted stories from his life after every step he presented, beginning with his first encounter with his own prejudices.

Bilal recounted stories from his life including the effects of the sexist male figures of his childhood, his Muslim father yelling “sacrilege” in Arabic at transgender prostitutes from his car, and his time on the MTV show “The Real World.”

Bilal explained that one of the other housemates (his roommate in fact), on the show taught him the step “learn to differentiate between prejudice and true dislike.”

Puck, Bilal’s “Real World” roommate, at first seemed to Bilal to be a stereotypical “crazy white boy.” However, Bilal shirked this prejudice and offered to be Puck’s roommate. Later on, Bilal found

that he truly disliked the man, for he could not trust the unruly roommate with his belongings or confidential feelings.

Bilal used his first encounter with personal prejudice to explain the initial difficulty of recognizing one’s own prejudices.

A girlfriend of Bilal’s told him that he was a sexist because of how he behaved not only toward women, but to one of his friends; Bilal and others engaged in calling that friend a woman when he was emotional. Bilal at first did not realize the prejudice, only understanding it when he thought about the situation as if it was a racial problem instead of an emotional problem.

After the speech, Suzie Roth, a librarian at the Udvar-Hazy Library, introduced Bilal, who began without introduction due to his tardiness. After his introduction, the floor was opened to questions.

Bilal has a Master’s degree in Diversity Studies and has spent 14 years as a “social educator,” speaking about diversity, HIV and AIDS prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, and responsibility.

The Prescott Campus Diversity Committee sponsored Bilal’s visit to ERAU Prescott.

Bilal has spoken at universities since his first speech on diversity at a Floridian university, where he was urged not to speak about HIV and AIDS. Instead, Bilal spoke on diversity, and was able to insert a piece on HIV and AIDS into that speech.

* Event from http://cityofprescott.net/events

Student Grant & Scholarship Opportunities Nevis Summer Research Program for Undergraduates Sponsor: Columbia University Synopsis: The sponsor offers a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program with the goal of providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in scientific research as part of an on-going experimental high-energy physics program. For Summer 2011, the REU program begins Tuesday, May 31 and ends on Friday, Aug. 5. Deadline(s): 02/18/2011 [http://www.nevis.columbia.edu/reu/]

Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS) Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Synopis: The goal of the program is to increase the numbers of underrepresented students in doctoral science programs. The program offers a research internship for students by participating in an ongoing UCSD research project and experience the rigors of doctoral programs.

Deadline(s): 02/25/2011 [http://ogs.ucsd.edu/ student-affairs/summer-research/stars/application.html]

Professional Engineers in Industry (PEI) Scholarship Sponsor: National Society of Professional Engineers Synopsis: The sponsor offers a 2,500 dollar scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Deadline(s): 04/01/2011 [http://www.nspe.org/InterestGroups/PEI/Resources/Awards/pei_scholarship.html]

Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program - Department of Physics & Astronomy Sponsor: Bucknell University Synopsis: The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in the fields of physics and astronomy. The Summer Research Program in Physics will run for ten weeks. The anticipated dates are May 31 to Aug. 5.

Deadline(s): 02/11/2011 [http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/physics/reu.html]

Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Sponsor: Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets Synopsis: This summer internship provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research on topics of global significance. Students work closely with faculty advisors and other student researchers. CReSIS REU students can spend the summer at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kan.), Pennsylvania State University (University Park, Pa.) or Indiana University (Bloomington, Ind.).

Deadline(s): 02/18/2011 [https://www.cresis.ku.edu/education/reu.html]

Visiting Scientist Program, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, InnoVision Basic and Applied Research Division Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Synopsis: The sponsor solicits applications from current students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members for full-time residency appointments to conduct research into the use of process models and tools to support NGA’s GEOINT analysis. Visiting scientists exploit and analyze imagery, intelligence, and geospatial information to describe, assess, and characterize physical features see SCHOLARSHIPS page A5

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Eagle Eye Intel - Horizons Edition -

An analytical intelligence wire prepared by the students of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona SITUATION REPORTS

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SUDAN: Police Repel Student Protestors

Student anti-government protests continued on Feb. 1 as police forces attempted to quell demonstrations inspired by the recent unrest in Tunisia and Egypt. Since Jan. 30, police have used batons and tear gas to suppress several hundred students at universities in Khartoum and outlying regions.

On Sunday, Jan. 31, up to six universities throughout the country were surrounded by police, and, Reuters reports, police blocked the distribution of two newspapers. Although authorities claim the protests have not resulted in any deaths, activist groups say a student from Omdurban Ahaliya University in Khartoum was killed on Sunday.

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IRELAND: Russian Diplomat Expelled

On Feb. 1, the Irish Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat after a police investigation revealed the identities of six Irish citizens were used by Russian spies operating in the United States. The spies were operating in a network of ten individuals, and were deported from the United States last July. On Feb. 2, Moscow told Dublin it will retaliate for the expulsion.

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CAMBODIA: Increases Troop Levels at Thai Border

Summary: Phnom Penh has sent additional forces to the border between Cambodia and Thailand in an effort to reinforce its territorial claim over the disputed region.

Development: On Jan. 30, military reinforcements were sent to the border near the Preah Vihear temple. In addition to an increase in personnel, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces also deployed tanks and heavy artillery in the area. Commander Srey Doek of the RCAF disclosed that the recent military buildup is in response to reports that the Thai military will be holding exercises in the area.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban called on the People’s Alliance for Democracy, commonly known as Yellow Shirts, to show restraint amid Cambodia’s recent moves.

Analysis: The introduction of more troops will add to the already strained relationship between Cambodia and Thailand. While Phnom Penh’s move affects both nations, Bangkok will most likely experience greater repercussions due to the fragile state of its internal structure. Phnom Penh’s surge in force can be expected to fuel additional Yellow Shirt activity in Thailand, including the reiteration of the group’s demands for the government to take a more aggressive stance on the border issue with Cambodia. However, it is unlikely that Bangkok will take any substantial measures against Phnom Penh in response to increased Yellow Shirt demonstrations.

Anna Castillo, [anna.castillo@eagleeyeintel.com]

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prevent further protests.

Development: Thousands of Jordanians staged peaceful protests in front of Prime Minister Samir Rifai’s office on Jan. 28 and 29 demanding economic and political reforms. Protestors called for the Prime Minister to quit and for the government to cut high inflation and unemployment rates. The protests were organized by the Muslim Brotherhood associated Islamic Action Front, the largest political party and opposition in the country. Leftist parties and trade unions also participated in the movement.

On Feb. 1, King Abdullah dissolved his government and appointed Marouf al-Bakhit as Prime Ministerdesignate. Al-Bakhit, premier from 2005 to 2007, was instructed to form a new cabinet and undertake “real” political reforms.

Analysis: Many Jordanians are unhappy with Minister Rifai’s economic guidance of the country.

The combination of soaring food prices and insufficient wages has resulted in the plummeting Jordanian economy and widespread unrest among the population. This has consequently led to a wider, more rapidly diverging gap between the rich and poor within the country. Although the protestors’ main concern is the rising poverty level, underlying issues concerning the current political system, in which government officials are appointed by the King instead of directly elected, is likely another factor in the protests. Although the government was dissolved and a new Prime Minister is in place, protests can be expected to continue until political reforms are implemented and the population experiences a noticeable transformation in the economy. By dissolving the government, King Abdullah is attempting to appease the public. However many Jordanians hold past administrations responsible for the current economic crisis, making it highly unlikely that former premier al-Bakhit will succeed as Prime Minister.

Sarah Galea’i, [galeais@my.erau.edu]

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EGYPT: Opposition Groups Emerge Amid Turmoil

Summary: After one week of youth-led antigovernment demonstrations, President Mubarak’s numerous concessions to protestors have failed to bring stability, and additional protests are to be expected as the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and Mohamed ElBaradei rally for political and economic change.

Development: On Jan. 25, leaderless young Egyptians took to the streets in opposition to the Mubarak regime and demanded the removal of the President along with political and economic reforms. On Jan. 28, the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Egyptian reform campaigner, joined the protests. The MB and secular members of the opposition named ElBaradei as the leader for potential negotiations. On Jan. 29, President Mubarak placed Omar Suleiman, former General Intelligence Director, as Vice President. Ahmed Shafik, former Chief of the Air Force, was appointed Prime Minister. The newly appointed Minister of Interior is Mahmoud Wagdy, former Director of the Prison Authority. On Jan. 31, the Egyptian Army officially announced it would not fire upon anti-government demonstrators, leading Vice President Omar Suleiman to extend an offer to open negotiations with protest leaders.

On Jan. 28, the government shut down main communication systems to prevent protest videos and other pro-demonstration information to be posted on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter. However, reports indicate one Internet service provider (ISP), the Noor Group, remained in service and some Egyptians managed to use the Internet via dial-up ISP’s based in France and Sweden. By law, phone companies have to comply with Cairo’s order to stop service, and Egypt’s blackout is considered to be the largest of its kind. Jim Cowie, a chief technology officer at an Internet traffic tracking company in Virginia, said: “Almost nobody in Egypt has Internet connectivity… I’ve never seen it happen at this scale.” Millions of Egyptians are affected by this blackout. On Jan. 31, the government completely cut off all Internet connections, including Noor Group; however, HAM radios are reportedly operational.

Analysis: The anti-government demonstrations were modeled after Tunisia’s recent protests, which forced President Ben Ali from office. Similarly, Egypt’s protests are aimed at overthrowing the Mubarak regime. Mubarak recognized this and attempted to restrict the protests by cutting off the people’s information supply. In addition, deployment of police forces was meant to contain the uprisings; however, this action did not have a significant effect in breaking up demonstrations, since

protesters spent Jan. 27 planning additional demonstrations. The protests took the government by surprise and further demonstrations supported by the opposition may be too overwhelming for President Mubarak to remain in power. With the support of the MB and ElBaradei, the protests can be expected to continue in a more organized fashion.

The large-scale Internet and phone shutdown has only sparked more anger from the people toward the government. The government’s flippant statement that it is not censoring the media only infuriated the people of Egypt more, and will likely result in the increased intensity of protests.

Since President Mubarak relieved his cabinet, protests have continued, signifying the population’s desperate desire for political and economic reforms in the nation. President Mubarak is attempting to consolidate power by including former security officials in his cabinet. In doing so, President Mubarak will likely gain support from a network of influential individuals. Washington’s continued support for President Mubarak will most likely result in greater disdain for the US by the Egyptian population. If protests continue, the near east economy may panic and crude oil, along with other resources, such as natural gas and iron ore, can be expected to increase in price. In addition, if the government fails to appease the population, demonstrations may also move to Port Said, halting operations at the crucial Suez Canal and putting pressure on the international community to assist in peacemaking efforts.

With over 100 deaths, protest are becoming more violent, therefore increasing chances the Mubarak regime will ultimately fall. The military will prove crucial to the success of the protests, as a loss in military support for President Mubarak will likely lead to his demise.

President Mubarak seems determined to keep a firm grip on Egypt, but his recent concessions failed to appease the protesters. Reportedly, several countries are censoring the media broadcasts reporting on Egypt to prevent their populations from gathering ideas. Demonstrations can be expected to spread throughout the Middle East, due to similar economic situations throughout the region. In the event of a coup, the Muslim Brotherhood will most likely take control of the government, a situation that will jeopardize the standing treaties between Egypt and its current allies.

Chyvonne Cruz, Kevin Moss, Dayton Burchfield, Liesl Hall

JORDAN: Protests for Economic Reforms

Summary: King Abdullah dissolves his government in a clear attempt to appease the public and

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on neuron firing. Si is currentlyworking on a study of the effects of nicotine, and potentially cocaine. These studies will include before-and-after segments to be able to fully and accurately understand the effect of drugs on neuron interaction.

Another application would be the ability to train rats to find things, even potentially having “bomb-seeking” rats in the future. Doyle explained that “about half of [a rat brain] is dedicated to the whiskers, and they can actually sense the difference of a few microns on a surface.”

The rat’s other senses are not nearly as powerful as that; however, their sense of smell is good.

“Rats are good for climbing around in garbage”, Doyle said, and could potentially be trained to seek things that feel different than their surroundings. This idea could be very useful in situations like the current war in Iraq, where IEDs could be hidden anywhere,

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Research Lab Continued from A1 Construction is currently taking place in the area behind the Robertson Aviation Safety Center located by the David Learning Center. The RASC, in cooperation with the International Society of Air Safety Investigators-Arizona Student Chapter is building a thermodynamics research lab within the fenced area. This project will not only help those that are graduates of the Safety Masters program, but it will put propel ERAU to the top of another field.

The thermodynamics facility will allow unique and specialized training for ERAU students. This lab will allow real experimentation with handson, in-class demonstrations helping to keep ERAU students on top. The purpose of this lab is to be able to test metals in various circumstances of fire and combustion.

The person spearheading this endeavor is ISASI Vice President Joshua Migdal. It is very interesting to read of the plans and ideas in the lab proposal that it will bring to the campus as this is rare for a university to have. Both Migdal and the school are taking precautions as there are strict rules and regulations that must be followed.

Migdal had the privilege

Women Continued from A1 the group, Cosley is trying a different approach. Instead of mapping out discussion topics herself, the members will get to decide what issues they want to address in the meetings. Cosley also plans to have

such as in piles of rubble or garbage; rats could crawl into small urban spaces to uncover many of these IEDs. Those applications are still a long way away however, because the rats are not able to communicate to humans the locations of possible IEDs. One of the tasks Doyle will be assisting in is the development of a wireless system for transmitting data. The current, wired system connects to a sensor which is about six layers deep in the rat’s brain. A fiber optic connection goes to this sensor for data transfer.

Currently they are looking at an amplifier system for the sensor, and eventually hope to put a wireless transceiver in the rats.

“Having a wireless system, you get a better signature of the rat’s real reaction. What happens when they’re tethered is they get annoyed”, said Doyle, and this provides a clear impetus for the wireless transition if only to be able to get cleaner data from the rats. Currently their reactions are potentially corrupted by the fact that they are essentially connected to the roof of their enclosures, and as such do not have the freethat construction on the lab should begin in the next few weeks, weather permitting, of course. The proposed plan was to start the week of Jan. 31, but it was too cold and was postponed. However, once the lab is started, Professor Bill Waldock of the Aviation Department will be the head of the project.

He or another ISASI member will manage and conduct operations in the lab.

This will give students the hands-on training that can help give them the edge in the real world. With the need for people to understand burn patterns or failures in equipment this lab will be able to help ERAU graduates understand the cause of an accident quickly and efficiently. In the end, this program will help enhance the unique role that students from ERAU play in the frontiers of aviation.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is one of the leading universities in the world when it comes to aviation. This is another major step in making the university unrivaled as it adds the Thermodynamics lab to existing facilities such as the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication Building and King Engineering. When combined, these facilities constitute an aviation program that can’t be matched in the United States or abroad. People need to know that if they want the best, they need to be trained by the best. activities at the gatherings, such as yoga to help with stress management or dancing to boost self-esteem and enhance body image.

Activities outside the group discussions, like hiking, may also be offered to help create a fun environment. “Hopefully we can reach out to women in a fun, laidback, informal, non-therapy setting,” Cosley proclaims. “It’s not going to be so much talking about

A5 dom to behave as normal.

Ideally the transceiver will be implanted so that they will not only be able to receive data, but also inject signals as well. Another advantage to the wireless system would be a lesser issue with the rats ripping the probes out of their heads due to their aggressive chewing nature. Potentially the system would be refined enough in the future that the wireless system would be able to define the rat’s reactions to stimuli. Currently, however, the focus of the research is only the monitoring the rats.

One focus of Doyle’s efforts to aid the research is cost reduction through the wireless system. Each rat currently being tested equates to a $100,000 value, with the probe that attaches to the rat’s head being $3000 alone.

Doyle will also help to develop and build a faster computer system that would be able to sift through data that accumulates very quickly, as is natural when being connected to a sentient being. The program would be able to begin to sort and process the data, lessening the need for a lot of research time to be devoted to

Suicide

sorting data.

A lot of the data that is sensed is worthless, and ideally the computer would be attuned to help the sorting process by having a faster computer that will be able to process the gigabytes of data produced at any one time by one rat.

Students from CEC 460 Telecommunication Systems are completing projects to help with the amplifier and wireless systems. By refining the data collection processes and having a faster sorting system for the data itself, a lot of useful information about neuron firing can be ascertained from the rats.

Professor James Doyle has been selected as the IEEE Phoenix Section Engineer of the Year for 2010. He has spent over 35 years in the electronics industry, having recently retired from Intel, and being an active member of IEEE and registered Professional Engineer in Florida. He holds over 50 patents, and in 2004 he was the EE Times runner-up for Innovator of the Year. Horizons Newspaper congratulates Prof.

Doyle on his many years in industry and his great achievements.

in the United States every 16 minutes. Thirty-three thousand suicides a year are committed in the United States alone. It is the 11th cause of death for all ages. It is the second cause of death for college students according to [http:// www.suicide.org], a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness.

Phelan states that 20 percent of all suicides are military veterans. Suicide influences for veterans include frequent deployment, deployment to hostile territory, assault while in service, and service-related injuries. While Phelan works with the VA and is more familiar with suicide prevention with veterans, the talk spread out to civilians with the constant message to talk to people.

The important achievement is to ask if someone was thinking about suicide and not feel embarrassed about it.

Phelan introduced Operation S.A.V.E. It is an acronym for signs of suicidal thinking, Ask questions, Validate the person’s experiences, Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help. It is designed for people to use these steps to save someone from committing suicide.

Phelan lists the indications of a suicide attempt in her pre-

sentation. These include helplessness, depression, rage, and acting reckless. A list is also available in the Wellness Center for those interested in learning more. The important idea is to be aware of such behavior and talk about it.

The most pertinent question to ask is if the person is thinking about killing him or herself. This may be the most awkward question to ask but it is still the most important.

Phelan describes the manner someone should speak to someone about suicide including having an open body manner and allowing the person in danger to perform most of the talking. Validation is a central part of this process. If the person thinking about suicide feels that they have someone to talk to then the chances of suicide decreases.

Treatment is available for those contemplating suicide.

Help is always available. It is vital that this is made aware to the ones in danger. Even if people don’t believe it will work it is always worth a try.

It may make the difference in saving a life.

Suicide is a tragic occurrence, but it is preventable.

There are friends who are willing to listen. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1.800.273.8255 and to reach the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for veterans, press 1 as an extension. People can also call 911.

Suicide can be prevented. People just have to start talking.

personal problems, but problems women have in general, as well as positive things.” The Women’s Discussion Group will meet every two weeks at 3 p.m. in the Diversity Center until April 25.

The discussions will be confidential, but will not be like a therapy session and no treatment will be given. However, if you feel the need to talk about your own personal conflicts, ERAU offers individual

counseling Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to Sarah Cosley, the university also offers the services of a male psychologist twice a month. There is minimal waiting time, so appointments can be made quickly.

Contact university counselor Sarah Cosley in the Wellness Center for more information on the Women’s Discussion Group or individual counseling.

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Sports Offer Additional Workouts

Section B

HORIZONS

On Your Mark, Get Set...Go!

JAY KWON

Senior Correspondent

Lately, I have been writing articles, tips, and other exercise-related activities with weights. However, there is much more to do than just go to the gym and lift weights.

There are many activities like yoga, strictly-cardio exercises, and High Intensity Interval Training. These workout regimens are all appropriate, and if conducted correctly, results can be reached in no time. However, the current main focus is the activities that many student participate in but tend to forget are good workouts: sports.

If you are not an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student athlete, you may initially feel there is no variety available to you and most of the student populace. However, there are actually so many to choose from! One of the best exercises that one can do is sports. Fortunately, we have so many possibilities to explore and try on and off campus.

One popular sport is basketball. Basketball is one of the best cardio workouts to this day. If you are hustling up and down the field, jumping at each attempted shot and for each rebound, and constantly moving your feet while playing defense, you are forcing your body to stay in constant movement and expend large amounts of energy.

Another popular sport is flashball. Why do you think flashball has come to be so highly regarded? Because of the non-stop running and footwork! If you cannot already guess, the sports that are available on campus for non-student athletes are all part of the ERAU intramural program. It caters to many of the student needs by providing a variety of sports that students with diverse interests can participate in.

But how about if you are one of those students who do not care too much for the intramural sports? There are still many possibilities to play. For see WORKOUT page B2

Josh Miller aproaches the finish line of the groups first triathlon in Parker, Ariz.

DANIEL CLINEFELTER Correspondent

Triathlons originated in France in the 1920s. Since then, this popular combination of swimming, cycling, and running has spread across multiple continents and is very popular. The sport made its debut on the Olympic program in 2000 at the Sydney Games in Australia. But this event is not just for the pro athlete. Triathlons are held all over the country for the public to compete.

The total distance of each event varies widely allowing for amateurs and experienced alike to compete at their own skill level.

Dominic Metcalf, a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has brought this exciting sport to the Prescott campus.

Known as the Swim Bike Run Club, Metcalf and three other young men actively compete in triathlons around Arizona.

The group started in the summer of 2009. They trained together and constantly improved their physical fitness levels. On weekends they would improvise and hold their “mini triathlon” right on campus. After swimming laps in the ERAU pool, they would bike twice around the entire campus and then finish off the event with a run around campus.

In the fall of 2009, the four men competed in their first ac-

Photos by Dominic Metcalf for Horizons Newspaper The original members of the Swim Bike Run Club, which was formed in summer 2009, pictured after competing in a triathlon.

tual triathlon. Metcalf states, “The event was held in Parker, Ariz. at the Blue Water Casino. With all of our training we did quite well.”

The group took first, second, and third place in their age group.

After a hiatus for winter break, the four men regrouped in the spring of 2010. They decided that they wanted to start a group on campus so all interested students could come out and participate in this sporting event. The Swim Bike Run Club received funding from the school and quickly spread the word among the student body.

Today the club has close to thirty members, with ten actively participating. Metcalf mentions that the group continuous-

Indoor Activities Prevail Against Cold Weather RENE VALENZUELA Correspondent

The biting cold of winter has struck Prescott with unheralded fury, forcing students indoors. What is one to do to keep active in such conditions?

The solution lies in the intramural sports offered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In the depths of winter, when weather keeps people indoors, Intramurals offers both indoor soccer and basketball.

Students don’t have to relegate themselves to staying in their dorms studying or playing video games; they can stay active in a fun and competitive environment, and blow off some steam from a long day of classes.

Both indoor soccer and basketball have a “regular season” followed by tournament-style “playoffs.” Teams are divided into different leagues based on

the skill level of the players, allowing everyone from experienced players to rookies playing for the first time to join in.

Each league has its own playoff, with the winners getting t-shirts.

Indoor soccer is four-onfour with no goalie and plays on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Games are played in two halves lasting 20 minutes each.

Basketball follows the conventional five-on-five format and is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Due to winter storm damage to the Activity Center, the intramural games are currently being held in the Eagle Gym, though the staff expects the Activity Center to be reopened soon.

Only t-shirts and bragging rights might be at stake, but you wouldn’t know it from the environment, with players fighting for the ball as if it was the World Cup Championship.

The pace is fast and adrenaline runs high, but in the end the competitive spirit does not get in the way of good sportsmanship. For those who have yet to take the plunge, there is still time to do so. The Intramurals program has a “free agent” system where one can sign up and be assigned to a team in need of players. But what if you have never played before? No problem! There are teams of all skill levels and players who would be glad to teach you. Take a break from school and check out the spring Intramurals.

The Intramurals program is a most rewarding experience, a fun time, and a place to meet new friends. In the words of an Englishman by the name of Bill Shankly, “some people believe [soccer] is a matter of life and death. I’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”

ly seeks out events to compete in. The team is not exclusive to triathlons. They also participate in marathons, cycling races, and various running events.

The goal of the club is to connect with other students with similar interests. The group meets three times a week to train on campus. On Friday, the members practice for the running event. On Saturday, they train for the swimming portion of the triathlon and Sunday is practice day for the biking event.

The club competes in at least one major event every semester.

Sponsored by ERAU, the group is looking for an in-state triathlon. After a semester of training, they are not only physically but

also mentally prepared, and do what they do best. Metcalf believes these events are a great team building experience.

The Swim Bike Run Club is looking for new members to participate in the group. They intend to hold a “mini triathlon” on campus and invite the student body to participate. For students interested in this club, the team has periodic meetings.

The next meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Udvar-Hazy Library. This is a great opportunity for students to meet new people and train for a new level of physical fitness. So come out and try the Swim Bike Run Club to experience this multi-sport event for yourself.

Back on the Mats Sights on Nationals

JAY KWON

Senior Correspondent

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Men’s Wrestling team continues to strive for the top as they progress through the season.

Currently the ERAU Men’s Wrestling Team has a record of three wins, four draws, and two losses for dual meet competition. The record may not seem impressive; however, that is not what the team is focused on, at all. The ERAU Men’s Wrestling Head Coach Ken Ramsey says, “A winning or a losing record is definitely not our main focus.”

He continued to explain that the ultimate goal is to make the nationals, and do well in them.

“We always try to wrestle with the best, including competition outside our NAIA division,”

says Coach Ramsey, “we wrestle tough NCAA teams like Arizona State University, who is in Division I in the NCAA.” Also, aside from the wrestling record, the ERAU wrestlers placed as fourteenth nationally. “I am not too happy because we have only placed two of our wrestlers in the national rankings,” says Coach Ramsey, “However, I know that we have potential to keep placing more of our guys into the nationals.” The head coach continues to explain that placing ERAU wrestlers in the nationals is the main goal of the team.

Fortunately, ERAU already has strong qualifiers for the nationals. Senior Tyler Chang is tied for first place in the country, with a personal record of thirty wins and zero losses; fourteen of which were pins. see NATIONALS page B2

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Workout Continued from B1 example, there is the Rugby Club. They train and practice intensely, and even compete in matches against other teams statewide. Rugby is a high-contact and physical sport that requires physical and mental toughness. It can become one of the toughest workouts or exercises you will ever participate in. There are many oth-

er clubs that allow students to join, and participate in activities that involve intense physical exertion and weight-training-like exercises.

There are still possibilities for those who do not enjoy being part of a club or do not want to be part of the ERAU intramural program. Students can gather a bunch of roommates, friends, and classmates to play pick-up games of different sports that tailor to specific wants. For example, there are many students who get together to toss around a frisbee, play

games of basketball, and even get together on weekends to play full-contact football.

There are so many possibilities to keep in shape and stay active. Not only can students participate in organized sports like the ERAU intramural program or clubs like Rugby or the Run, Bike, Swim club, but they can just grab a group of friends and organize activities on their own. Remember that lifting weights is not the only way to get in-shape, and that staying safe is the most important thing. Have fun!

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Nationals Continued from B1 “He has been competing mostly against NCAA Division I athletes,” said Coach Ramsey, “Tyler has been having a really great year.”

Also, Josh Chang is a national qualifier as well, with a personal record of twenty-eight wins and thirteen losses. “We have two, and I just know we can place more,” said Coach Ramsey. Coach Ramsey plans

InterCollegiate Schedule

Men’s Wrestling Sat., Feb 19, 10: a.m. NAIA West National Qualifier

on qualifying two to three more players for nationals, for a total of four to five national qualifiers. “We just need to place in the tournament, and that is our main goal at this point of the season,” said Coach Ramsey.

The coach and the team plan to continue their strive with this goal during their trips in Denver, Colo. and Vancouver, Canada. From the results of these tournaments, the coach still has the overall goal of not only placing at least five ERAU wrestlers in the nationals, but also of being a nationally recognized team with-

in the Top 8 rankings. “I know that we can make at least to the Top 10, even with the younger team that we have this season,” said Coach Ramsey, “but our real goal is to place within the Top 8.” The coach not only believes that the team has a good chance at placing at such high caliber but also knows that his team possesses the potential to make the goal a reality. “It is still very realistic, and the record does not matter,” said Coach Ramsey, “we know that we can get there, as long as we place more guys in the nationals.”

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WRITING CENTER

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We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are not afraid to approach new students and make them feel welcome. This is an opportunity to make connections in the College of Engineering and develop your leadership skills.

See Linda Cimikowski in AC-1, Room 324 for an application.

All applications are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 25.

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Tutors are available to help students with their writing in any course or field, from sentence-level errors to methods of organizing essays and reports.

Students should remember that tutors will not proofread or edit papers, but will show them how to overcome, on their own, problems in writing. If possible, students should bring a copy of the instructions for the writing assignment and a copy of the evaluation criteria.

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Wednesday, Februar y 9, 2011

What’s There to do at ERAU?

ERAU RHA Goes to Conference

RHA attends annual Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference to gain experience ADRIAN KOCH Special to Horions

KERIANNE HOBBS Editor in Chief

Timothy Sham / Horizons Newspaper Members of the Sword Fighting Club demonstrate their sport in the Lower Hangar.

The semesterly Activity Fair exposes students to the many campus clubs and organizations PAULO CHAN Correspondent

This semester’s activity fair was a success, despite the lack of publicity compared to the activity fair

of the Fall 2010 semester and the time changes confusing students looking to join clubs. Still, many students attended the fair to join or represent clubs on the EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus.

There were many new things about this activity fair. For one, instead of being held in the Activity Center, it was held in the Lower Hangar of the Jack R. Hunt Student Union. This led to a reduction of space for students to

Dawn Carberry

United Animal Friends Volunteer LYNDA ROBERTS

Student Life Correspondent

Dawn Carberry is the late night lead in the popular Outtakes C-store at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has been employed by Chartwells Dining Services for nearly 20 years. Carberry worked at the Yavapai College Chartwells cafeteria while earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Visual Communication degree there and at the Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Carberry and the grill cook, Matt Tapper, keep the late night student diners rocking and rolling until midnight, five nights a week. The busy Outtakes C-store serves a large variety of snacks and tasty sandwich items along with specialty coffees.

Carberry is also an enthusiastic volunteer for United Animal Friends. UAF is a non-prof-

it animal rescue organization for homeless pets in Yavapai County. At any time, Carberry will be housing and taking care of at least a dozen cats and kittens and getting them ready for adoption and forever homes. Carberry says of her rescue mission, “I like helping animals because they cannot help themselves.”

UAF was founded in 2003 and provides foster care along with a spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. It is strictly a volunteer program with a network of people helping each other helping homeless pets.

UAF volunteers respond at all times of the day and evening to provide emergency medical care for injured animals that have been lost or abandoned.

The well-known pet store Petco in Frontier Village and its manager Aimee Fowler are huge supporters of UAF and other rescue groups. Fowler was instrumental in creating an exciting new adoption center for cats at her

see VOLUNTEER page C3

show off their clubs. Some, however managed to fit in their gear.

The airsoft and archery clubs, for example, managed to display their weaponry and the various RC clubs displayed their planes and helicopters. However, the clubs that really impressed were the car clubs. They managed to bring in various car parts, from tires to parts of a car’s chassis.

Along with the new setting came new clubs. From a new men’s volleyball club to the Star Trek club,

there are some new additions to this semester’s activity fair.

An interesting part of the activity fair was the section where all the fraternities and sororities were set up. They were in the game room of the student union, and despite the space issues they faced, they still managed to come with all their respective decorations and a good number of their members. Of all the groups that sent representatives to the activsee FAIR page C3

Imagine 300 people singing “Don’t Stop Believing” at the top of their lungs in a small lecture hall – this is the spirit of Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Last semester, the Residence Hall Association requested and received 950 dollars from the Student Government Association to use towards travel-related expenses in order to attend the IACURH conference. The conference, hosted last year in Bozeman, Mont., is where over 30 different RHA delegations from around the Rocky Mountains gather to attend.

IACURH serves as both a leadership camp and as a forum for schools to learn about different programs being put on around the region. Every attending school is also required to put on their own program,

put together a roll call skit, and paint a school banner.

This year, RHA put together an amazing banner featuring Ernie tearing through a jungle with detailed shading and elaborate foliage. For the roll call skit, RHA made an Old Spice themed montage that incorporated the best of those wily Old Spice commercials while explaining what Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is all about. It turned out to be pretty amazing and the ERAU delegation – despite being one of the smallest – was awarded the “Best Small School Roll-Call.”

Overall, the conference was instrumental in helping to train and develop the RHA at ERAU by immersing our rather young delegation in the vibrant, involved, and passionate RHA tradition. RHA is dedicated to serving campus residents. It puts on many programs during the year such as the pool tournaments, Harkins Movie Night, Movie on the Lawn, and the Hunt for Red Rocktober. Thanks go out to the SGA funding – RHA was able to send delegates to learn more about these amazing RHA traditions so that RHA will continue to remain an integral part of campus life.

BCA Holds January Tournament Night DANIEL CLINEFELTER Correspondent

Friday Jan. 31, competitors gathered in the Student Union at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus for the Board of Campus Activities Tournament Night.

Two separate competitions took place, table tennis and Mario Cart Racing on the Nintendo Wii. With around 30 people in attendance, the skills ranged from amateur to experts. The BCA awarded prizes to the first, second, and third place winners. Those who achieved first place won an external hard drive, second place won an iPod Shuffle, and third place won a Harkins Movie Pack.

The event was filled with energy from the students. According to BCA Publicity Chair Ashley Ross the tournament night went perfectly as planned.

Several rounds of table tennis and an hour into the competi-

tion later, the finalists were announced. Taking home the external hard drive and the first place award was Julian Vittone.

Coming in at a close second was Erik Omlid. Logan Pucket took third place.

The second event to take place was Mario Kart Racing.

It took an hour and a half for all the competitors to compete.

Mitch Mannering finished in first place and was awarded the external hard drive. Arriving in second place was Marcoantonio Malanche. Andrew Gracionette placed third.

BCA Vice President Jesse Cole stated that the Tournament Night was a great success.

The Board of Campus Activities is responsible for coming up with ideas for the entertainment of students at ERAU. As Cole explained, the BCA attends a National Association for Campus Activities convention once a year to decide on entertainment ideas for the up-

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[Left to right] Logan Pucket, Julian Vittone, and Erik Omlid, won the Table Tennis Championship.

Photos by Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper [Left to right] Marcoantonio Malache, Mitch Mannering, and Andrew Gracionette won the Mario Kart Wii competition.

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Review by Jay Kwon

5.0 by Nelly Nelly comes back in full force with a popular and well-received solo album called “Nelly 5.0.” In this album, Nelly not only hosts famous producers like Polow Da Don, The Runners, and Jim Jonsin, but also popular artists like Akon, Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, and T.I. The album contains mega-hit singles such as “Just a Dream” and “Move That Body” featuring Akon and T-Pain. This is his sixth solo album; however, two albums (“Sweat” and “Suit”) of his had the same release date, which brings up the fact that this album is technically his fifth release. Nelly proves to the music industry and hip-hop lovers that he is still Nelly, a trendsetter and an influential voice.

Label: Derrty Ent. / Universal Motown Producer: Various Genre: Hip Hop Release Date: Nov. 12, 2010

It has been a while since Nelly has come out with such a debut album. This album pays tribute to his tenure of being in the rap and hip-hop game for so long. Nelly returns back to what he knows best that he can do with music. This is the combination of his smooth voice with swagger mixed in his R&B style.

This hop-hop and R&B combination is what Nelly has been so regarded for, with past hit singles like “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland. Nelly shows that he has not lost that R&B feel, and in this album, he shows his softer sides in several songs throughout the album.

However, Nelly also shows his other dynamic of being a trendsetter. In several songs, like “Move That Body” featuring Akon and T-Pain, Nelly shows that he deserves to be played in the clubs and that he not only can do R&B, but he can definitely do hip-hop and rap.

I give this album four out of five stars. Nelly definitely impressed me with his strong combination and collaborations with various producers and artists to make this album something great. I recommend buying this album because of its mixture of rap and R&B, which is what Nelly does best.

Boneshaker

Review by Allison Cisneros

“Boneshaker” is the tale of a wayward son trying to clear his father’s name in a walledup city where death is not the worst occurrence. Zeke is the son of Leviticus Blue, the man deemed responsible for unleashing the Blight upon Seattle, Wash. with the Boneshaker. The Blight, a poisonous gas, turns people into zombies, if it doesn’t kill them first. After the Blight is unleashed, Seattle is mainly walled up with people living either inside with the gas and zombies or in the Outskirts trying to scrape by. Briar Wilkes and Zeke are shunned and harassed in the Outskirts for their unfortunate connection with Leviticus Blue.

However, Zeke’s grandfather Maynard was held up as a martyr of fairness and praised for his actions when the Blight arrived. Zeke hopes that being the grandson of Maynard will help him inside the walls as he works to clear Blue’s name.

“Boneshaker” uses the visual concept of steampunk and alternative history to shape and enhance the plot. The book con-

tains the fantastical devices of airships, but they are not focused on in the story. Rather, Priest uses the technologically-advanced style to further her plot. This may cause displeasure among hardcore fans of steampunk. The alternative history claim, beyond zombies in the Civil War era, is relatively minor and not central to the story. The relationship between Zeke and Briar take the focus of the book as each encounters death, friends, foes, and the truth about Leviticus Blue in a place where the zombies are fast and ammunition is limited.

Boneshaker

By Cherie Priest TOR Books, 2009 $15.99 416 pages

Food

Review by Mitch Rasmussen

The Palace Located on historic Whiskey Row, The Palace shines as the crown jewel of Prescottonian culture. Having the oldest bar in Arizona, The Palace is rich in history. The interior is designed to look like a classic wild west saloon; The Palace also houses some amazing Western artifacts in museum cases. The Palace has been given the honor of being on the National Register of Historic Places and is featured in Patricia Schultz’ book, “1000 Places To See Before You Die.” The immediate reaction I got upon walking into The Palace was overwhelming, childish giddiness; they had an authentic west-

ern swinging door. Once I pushed through the door, and after restraining myself from shouting some cheesy line from a John Wayne movie, I was able to take a look around the spacious restaurant. The interior of The Palace looks so much like an old western saloon, you will think you just stepped out of the Delorean.

The staff at The Palace is very friendly. They never let my cup of pink lemonade get less than half full, and the food arrived at my table promptly and exactly to order. Members of The Palace staff wear old western gear and this makes the entire meal more aesthetically pleasing.

I ordered calamari steak strips for an appetizer and their famous Palace Campfire Burger for my entree. First off, let me just say that the burger was simply astonishing. To quote The Palace’s menu, the burger contained “a half pound of angus burger, caramelized onions, mushrooms, green chili, chipotle pepper, and aged cheddar jack cheese.”

The Palace Campfire Burger was, hands down, one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. The Palace also offers leaner Buffalo Burgers if you aren’t brave enough to put a half pound of angus in your stomach in one sitting. The only qualm I had with The Palace was the experience

I had with their calamari. I consider myself a calamari connoisseur; to me, a proper squid to breading ratio is very important. The Palace’s calamari has a lot of squid meat in comparison to the breading they encase it in. This makes the dish chewier as opposed to crunchy. I prefer the latter, but the sheer amount of calamari you get in a single strip makes this appetizer well worth the money.

Overall, my experience with The Palace was exquisite. I love their decor and their angus burgers are to die for. So the next time you are downtown, push your way through their swinging doors and pull up a seat. Your taste buds will be in for the ride of their lives.

120 S. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301 Phone: 928.541.1996 Open Mon. - Thurs., Sun. 11:30 - 9:30 Mon. - Thurs. 11 - 10:30 Avg. Price of Appetizer & Entree: $22

Call of Duty: Black Ops Review by Paulo Chan

In the world of first person shooters, no name evokes as much attention as the Call of Duty series. Ever since its inception almost eight years ago, this series has garnered a devoted fan base with every new game it comes out with. With the release of Black Ops, the fans were not disappointed. Black Ops continues the series’ outstanding performance with an in-depth storyline, a large multi-player community, exceptional gameplay, and amazing graphics.

Call of Duty: Black Ops takes a step back in time from the past two games in the series. It is set in the middle of the Cold War; more specifically the covert operations aspect of the Cold War. The main storyline follows a special operations group through a

myriad of top secret and dangerous missions. The missions are set in many different parts of the globe from Cuba, to the USSR, and even to Vietnam.

As a result of this covert Cold War setting, there have been many changes in the game: different equipment, different uniforms, or lack thereof, and a different enemy. Many weapons from Modern Warfare 1 and 2 do not make an appearance. Instead they are replaced with weapons more prevalent during that time; weapons such as the M-14, the Galil, the original M-16, and the Enfield. The kill-streak rewards have also been changed to reflect the times. Gone are the Predator drones, guided missiles, and the beloved AC–130. They are now replaced by the likes of spy planes, 2

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These changes are not drastic, however, and the learning curve is almost nonexistent for anyone who has played any of the previous Call of Duty games.

Along with the fantastic gameplay, there are the amazing graphics and sound effects. The graphics are as good as it gets; they push the hardware in their respective systems to the max. Played on a big screen, it is an amazing sight to behold. Alongside the graphics are the amazing sound effects.

The voice acting is perfectly executed and the sound effects for all the weapons are amazing and very realistic. They come together and overwhelm players with a beautiful experience of sights and sounds that is hard to rival.

Soviet SKS Carbine Review by Michael Rodriguez

Designed and introduced near the end of World War II, the SKS was an attempt by the Soviets to make a smaller, shorter range, carbine-type rifle. The gas piston operating system is a replica of that used on the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine. The SKS has a 10-round internal magazine, folding bayonet and a solid wood stock. It is a semiautomatic only rifle that fires the common 7.62 x 39 millimeter round that is also used in the AK-47.

This design preceded the AK and the rifle had become the standard issue rifle for Soviet forces.

Manufacture of this rifle is inexpensive but the design had some inherent issues such as; a non-detachable, limited capacity magazine, semiautomatic operation (no full-auto), size and weight and a common issue known as slam-firing. For these reasons and the fact that the AK was cheaper to pro-

duce, more reliable, and used the same ammunition, the SKS was dropped from service only a few years after its introduction. However, it is still used for ceremonial purposes in Russia, many eastern block countries, and China.

At the range, ensuring the rifle is clean is one of the most important aspects of shooting any firearm, especially the SKS. Loading can be difficult if you are not fa-

miliar with stripper clips. Individual rounds are easier to load as you just press them individually into the magazine. The safety is a simple lever blocking trigger movement.

Accuracy is not very good but not terrible considering it is a combat rifle designed for reliability.

It has quite a bit of trigger creep, which is likely another safety feature. No slam-firing occurred but

Black Ops is an amazing game. It is a perfect combination of beautiful graphics, amazing sound, and near endless gameplay potential through its huge multiplayer community. If anyone wonders why everybody plays Black Ops for hours on end, it’s because Black Ops is one of the best, if not the best, first person shooters out there in the market. For those who just started playing this game, don’t forget the zombie mode.

Publisher: Activision Developer: Treyarch Genre: First-person Shooter (FPS) Release Date: Nov. 9, 2010 ESRB: M Connectivity: Online Gaming System: PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360

the owner did state that it had happened before. This is a major safety concern as it happens without warning and can be just a few rounds or the entire magazine may be emptied. The owner did have an aftermarket, detachable 30-round magazine, but jams were regular and he considered it unusable.

Many people buy the SKS because surplus rifles are very cheap, as is the ammunition, and there are a lot of cheap aftermarket accessories for it. It is a good, cheap way to enjoy the sport of shooting but should never be considered as a defense weapon, or even a hunting rifle if you are not an experienced marksman.

Michael Rodriguez / Horizons Newspaper This Soviet SKS Carbine takes a 10-round fixed magazine and solid, wood stock.

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Sanctum Review by Mitch Rasmussen

Claiming to be James Cameron’s next great 3D adventure, Sanctum struck out withthe audience on opening night at Harkins Theatre. The Friday night “late” showing,which is usually packed on opening night, was nearly empty. This mayhave been due to the fact that Harkins, yet again, did not actually release “the next great3D masterpiece” in 3D. On top of the poor theatre management, the film neglected to mention that JamesCameron is only one of nine producers that were involved

127 Hours Movie Review by Mitch Rasmussen

In Danny Boyle’s latest cinematic adventure, the audience follows Aron Ralston ( James Franco), self-proclaimed wilderness guide and mountain climber, on a trekthrough Canyonlands National Park.

Along the way, he takes a few risks that heshouldn’t have and ends up between a rock and a hard place.

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I am constantly finding myself scouring the Internet in search of great classic films.

I recently came upon one of the best mystery/thrillers that has ever graced my computer screen: Memento. Director Christopher Nolan dominates the world of mind-blowing plot twists in his film Memento. Everyone knows how Nolan can tell a great story and can direct an action movie like no other; the Dark Night is a testament to that. But, you would never guess Nolan had the capacity to throw curve ball twists

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in the creation of thismovie. The production company just stuck his name on every trailer to coax people into the theatres. Cameron’s true ability is not shown in this film.

Regardless of these problems, the film has some redeeming features. While the list ofragtag cast may make you raise your eyebrows at first glance, the actors generallyworked well together during the course of the movie and almost kept it frombecoming a popcorn adventure film; sadly, they did not succeed.

The small peppering of visuals the audience gets to see in the dark cave scenesthat encompass this movie almost would have made the film worth seeing in 3D. However, there are many 127 Hours boasts some very captivating shots of Canyonlands National Park thatwill make any would-be hiker drool; Boyle shoots scenes that follow Franco throughsome of the most beautiful locations in the park. The constant use of unique andimaginative camera angles suck the audience right into the story.

The film also brings to mind a few important life lessons that will be sure to makeyou take a step back and evaluate your own life.

The acting on Franco’s part

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the way he does in Memento. The ending of the film left my jaw hanging down to the floor in surprise.

Memento, at its core, is the story of a man (Leonard) on a quest of revenge; the aspect that makes this revenge film so unique is that the protagonist can not form long-term memories. As Leonard tries to solve the murder of his wife, he has to constantly tattoo reminders of his past onto his body so that he can remember what clues he has uncovered.

Scenes in the film are shot backwards which makes the viewer feel as if they should be remembering some details were mere inches away from each other stressed the friendly rivalry between the two fraternities vying for new members.

Of note in this year’s activity fair is the placement of the booths. Some booths, such as the Horizons booth, were placed facing away from the entrance and as such did not gar-

Glovelite Review by Taylor Nelson

Rating: Production Company: Relativity Media Director: Alister Grierson Length: 109 minutes Release Date: Feb. 4, 2011

moments where the screen goes black or the camera is insuch close quarters that 3D technology would have just gone to waste.

For the most part, the film is adequate. There are plenty of better movies outright now, and I suggest that you go see any of them before even thinking aboutwalking into a showing of Sanctum.

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wasabsolutely superb; he had me laughing out loud for the first half of the movie andcringing in pain the second half. 127 Hours is a true story about a man who went to incredible lengths to survive

A few months ago, I received a call that a gentleman by the name of Paul Smith had created an innovative flashlight solution and he wanted to send me a demonstration unit to review. I accepted, thinking that in the least I would get a free (probably useless) flashlight, and that it would be something cheap and flimsy that the late Billy Mays would’ve hawked to unsuspecting housewives. I was wrong.

Starting with the packaging, the Glovelite was clearly not an “As Seen on TV” product. It was immediately obvious to me that the creator, Mr. Smith, took pride in his invention. The Glovelite itself is some sort of Frankenstein hybrid between a glove and flashlight. Think Julian Casablancas fingerless glove meets LED rave toys. The Glovelite is a neoprene contraption which velcros around your wrist and traces up your fingers, where LEDs

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Continued from C1 store. Petco has donated a large room for the use of the animal rescue groups and UAF adoption event coordinator. Carberry has transformed it into a fabulous Kitty City Adoption Center.

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are located, illuminating where you gesture.

While using the Glovelite for long term operations it remained comfortable, albeit mildly sweaty, which chances are, is more a personal issue than anything else. At first I thought that finger-mounted LEDs would prove cumbersome, and that my eyes would move without my hand and make adequate illumination a rarity. In actuality, in the aircraft my eyes followed my hands, and reaching for knobs and buttons worked quite well.

As I quickly noticed, the farther away my hand was from the panel the larger I could dimly illuminate, and as I moved forward to make my selection, the LEDs had a “homing” effect seeming to zoom in on the panel with my vision. I found this to be rather convenient and it made the experience all the more intuitive.

A concern pilots have with flashlight selection is, as it should be, whether the light will interfere with night vision. The

Glovelites I received were both red and available online in a few different colors, including white and green.

Activation of the Glovelite is accomplished through the use of a button affixed to the top of the glove. Initially I was troubled by not being able to activate the unit with the same hand that is holding it, but I discovered that with use it was almost never an issue, since your illuminating hand is still free. At $28.95 a pop they are a bit pricey, but reasonable considering the price point for other aviation flashlights/specialty items. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

The Glovelite is available in red, white, and green in three different sizes for $28.95 each at [http://www.glovelite.com].

rific area where the public can come and visit with the cats and get information on the adoption process.

Kitty City is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for weekly pet adoptions.

Carberry is inviting the public to attend a special “My Furry Valentine Adoption Event” on Sunday Feb. 13. The grand opening of Kitty City will offer reduced adoption fees for cats and kittens

and a fund raising bake sale.

Carberry encourages ERAU students to stop by Kitty City and visit with the animals. Even though pets are not allowed in the dorms, the kittens need affection and interaction with people to acclimate them to forever homes. Be an animal rescue volunteer and save a life!

Contact UAF at [http://www. unitedanimalfriends.org] and discover how you can help.

What’s Fly: comfort, ease of use What’s Dry: mildly pricey, not my hands Rating:

Director: Christopher Nolan Release Year: 2000

that have not yet been shown to them. The twists and turns that encompass the movie make it for a great Friday night watch. Your roommates will surely thank you for showing them this great movie.

When Chis Nolan makes a movie, he always strives for greatness. After watching Memento, I found myself renting every Nolan film that I could on Netflix. Even with his great success in recent years, it seems that Christopher Nolan still isn’t given the proper credit he deserves. Once you see Memento, you’ll agree that Nolan is one of this century’s most well-rounded filmmakers. ner as much attention as the other, much more visible clubs. This small setback was easily remedied by some clubs, such as the Hawaiian club, by placing posters and signs much more visibly towards the rest of the fair and by others, such as Horizons, by simply moving to an empty booth in a better location.

Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Dawn Carberry and other members of United Animal Friends pose in front of the new “KItty City.”

Overall, this semester’s activity fair was a very good one. Although it can’t be compared with the activity fair held in the Fall 2010 semester, it still had a very good turnout. Visitors enjoyed the activity fair and many of the free gifts and demonstrations that various clubs were giving out. Lastly, the clubs all had their chance to showcase themselves to new students as well as try to convince the general student body to join their organizations.

Tournament Continued from C1 coming semesters. Whether it is comedians, ventriloquists, or hypnotists, the BCA provides students with distractions from the everyday workload.

This Tournament Night was another successful activity put together by the BCA. For stu-

dents interested in competing in other nights of contests or those who just want to be entertained by a comedian, the BCA is here for you. With at least one event a week, there are many opportunities to join in on the fun. Look for posters around campus on school bulletin boards alerting students to these nights of fun and come out to participate in the entertainment!

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The new TSA option of either a pat-down or a full-body scan has been ruffling a lot of feathers recently, from passengers to airline staff.

Supporters of the measure say that it is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and to fully prevent terrorism in any form from being brought on to an airliner. The objections raised by the policy’s opponents cite everything from the measures being invasive, to having radiation issues for airline employees. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is heavily involved in the world of aviation, so we polled the students and faculty of ERAU to find out what their thoughts were.

“I think they’re perfectly acceptable, you just need to prescreen the people doing them to see whether or not they are looking at your junk. Cavity searches need a warrant.”

--Konrad Harmon, Electrical Engineering

Poll by Brad Clancy Pictures by Philip Tungul

“We have to do what we have to do in order to be safe. I personally have never encountered a problem with it.”

--Dr. Jackie Lutedke, Associate Professor College of Aviation Dr. Lutedke also went on to comment about the issue of airline staff who are exposed to radiation frequently, “I think the issue should be looked at and that a reasonable and safe solution needs to be developed.”

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“I haven’t been through a pat-down yet, but I hope it never comes to that. It just seems a little invasive, especially where they stick their hands sometimes, cupping certain parts of human anatomy. Full-body scans, if we can put people on the moon we can figure out how to do that decently and respect people’s privacy. Full body pat-downs I think are a little excessive.”

--Joe Augello, Interdisciplinary Studies

“I think it’s a little overdone, and I am skeptical of the value of the TSA in general actually. I just think that it’s negligible how much value they add, because you look at shopping centers and places like that in the U.S. where there is basically no security, and the incidence of violence is actually quite low. I’m not sure if paying this much for security plus doing all these extra procedures which are really more reactive than proactive is really going to do any good.”

--Marc Collins, Meteorology

class in temperatures in the single digits.

Upon arriving to the event, each student scanned in their Eagle Cards to receive their free meal, compliments of Chartwells Dining Service, and a Super Bowl themed tshirt. The food options consisted of sides of garden salad and potato salad, either bratwurst or a herbed chicken with hot pepper sandwich for the entree, followed by s’mores for desert. They also provided a number of different hot drinks, such as hot chocolate and apple cider, to thaw the bones from the chilly wind. The tshirt that everyone received was gray with an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University themed football helmet on it and the number 11 on the back to represent the 2011 Bonfire.

Before digging into the anticipated meal, the announcer asked that everyone take a moment to honor the flag while the Star Spangled Banner echoed across the field. Everyone stood in honor of the flag and even ERAU’s detachment of Air Force ROTC paid their respects from only yards away during their regular rifle team practice.

One problem many experienced was the wind. The wind was constantly knock-

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Alpha Sigma Tau The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau would like to welcome back all the students, faculty, and staff for another great semester.

The past couple weeks have been filled with adjusting to classes and fun recruitment events. Our recruitment events have included a delicious spaghetti night and a philanthropy night during which we made Valentine’s Day cards for the Veterans Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. The two last events for recruitment this semester are the campus bonfire, a game night Friday, Feb. 4, and a spa day on Saturday, Feb. 5. Come join the sisters for fun and food while learning about all the great things the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority has to offer. The sisters of AST would also like to congratulate our Chapter Advisor Stephanie Trombley on getting married over winter break! We are all so happy for you!

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This month, Alpha Xi Delta has been kept very busy with recruitment and event planning. Firstly, pinning should be in a couple of weeks. The tentative date for the Xi Man competition is March 4. For anyone unfamiliar with the event: the Xi Man competition is for any man who wishes to become the sweetheart of Alpha Xi Delta. At the same time, it is a huge philanthropy for Autism Speaks. If you are interested or have any questions at all, contact Sarah Zayic at 425.260.8394.

ing over empty cups and scattering napkins yards away from their original resting place. Students found themselves chasing plates that were blown off the table when they were not looking.

The materials for the bonfire were provided by the Maintenance Department, creating a huge pile of discarded wood. The bonfire itself did not get started until well into the event, but it was well welcomed when the students saw the fire truck approaching.

Fenced off , the bonfire did not provide a huge amount of heat, but simply watching the donated materials go up in flame while prizes were being handed out was entertainment enough. The fire initially went up to about one and a half stories high before dying down to a moderate flame.

Some of the prizes that students could win by playing games included an iPod, a Harkins Movie Package, and a grand prize of a customized sports jersey. Students participated in trivia and brand new footballs were given out periodically. Also, anyone that brought a non-perishable food item was automatically entered into a raffle.

Despite the bonfire not having quite the turn out as last year, perhaps because of it still being moderately cold, this year’s bonfire was a success and everyone that did not participate is encouraged to attend next year’s 2012 annual bonfire event.

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The Kappa Phi chapter of Sigma Chi has begun the semester with 31 brothers after a great recruitment season last fall and proudly seeing three other brothers graduate successfully. Over winter break, the chapter geared up for another ambitious rush period as well as other upcoming events for the spring. The chapter looks forward to a successful semester as Derby Days nears and other philanthropy and fundraising events are planned.

Theta Xi

On Jan. 5, Theta Xi Gamma Iota had its 20th anniversary, and to honor this anniversary we are getting more involved within our community. By joining the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Theta Xi will be professional ambassadors for the student body to businesses around the area. Through business mixers and promoting our involvement in the charity, Support U.S. Armed Forces, we will create a positive public image of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

This semester, Theta Xi Gamma Iota’s charity involvement will focus on the Climb for Cancer, the MS Arizona Bike Ride, Habitat for Humanity, and Support U.S. Armed Forces. Support U.S. Armed Forces focuses not only for the soldiers overseas, but also benefits the family they leave behind. If you have any ideas on how we can help support this worthy cause, let us know. So, together we can honor the men and women defending our nation.

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Alpha Sigma Tau for Horizons Newspaper Alpha Sigma Tau sisters and their “sweetheart” Ryan Buchanan pose at their 2010 formal.

Theta Xi for Horizons Newspaper Six Theta Xi, Gamma Iota chapter brothers celebrate the 20th anniversary of their chapter at Waimea Bay, Hawaii.

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It might seem like zombies have an advantage in this game, however humans can defend themselves in several ways. First, humans can carry around a couple different types of weapons. In the past, Nerf guns were allowed in the daytime and socks could be thrown either day or night. Both devices stun zombies and prevent them from tagging humans for 15 minutes. Second, there are many safe zones around campus.

All classrooms and buildings like AC-1 will be considered neutral zones. Other buildings like the Student Union might be considered free game this year. The Student Union was a lively war zone last year, and hopefully will

be again this semester since Latitude 35 N has expressed interest in participating in the game.

Finally, humans can join together and engage in helpful challenges designed by the game administrators.

Last spring over 200 people participated in the game, which not only provided the campus with some unusual entertainment but also boosted the economy by allowing Walmart to sell more Nerf guns in the two weeks before the game than in the previous three Christmas seasons.

This year, the game’s main administrator Dom Narducci would love to see atleast 50 percent participation from the campus including staff and faculty. If you’re thinking about partaking but don’t want to sneak around campus for five days, consider acting as a moderator. Several hundred students are expected to play, which means 15 or 20

moderators may be needed to help answer questions and give suggestions to the players.

You can also volunteer to be the original zombie when you register for the game. When asked what qualities original zombie candidates should have, Narducci hinted they are someone who’s on campus, is wellknown, and who will embrace the roll. Expect registration to open up the week before spring break, with the game starting the week after the break. More information will be available within the next few weeks. Take a look at [http://www.prescott.hvzsource. com] for ERAU specific info or [http://www.humansvszombies. org] for national rules and to see what other schools are playing.

Please contact Dom Narducci at [narduccd@my.erau.edu] if you have suggestions or ideas for this year’s game or if you are a staff member interested in playing.

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In Your Eagle Education Center Tutor Lab - Building 17 Sunday through Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

See schedule of tutors and times on Ernie at Student Services

Monday through Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Women’s Discussion Group

HORIZONS is hiring!

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We are looking for individuals to act as correspondents, layout designers, ad representatives, and graphic artists.

Each position is paid with no experience necessary!

Call today for more information

928.777.3891

Purpose: To help women students on campus achieve personal growth through learning about topics important to them. The group will be given the opportunity to discuss and explore issues ranging from self-esteem, body image, and stress management. This is not a therapy group rather a safe place to find support and explore topics important to you.

Group Content: Each group meeting will include information, exercises, and group sharing for topics chosen by group members. The group will give you an opportunity to create a positive place to grow and learn, meet other women on campus, and learn about topics important to you Where: Diversity and Women’s Center on the ERAU Prescott campus, located in building #51.

When: The group meets biweekly starting January 31st and ending April 25th 2011. Please sign up by calling x6653 or e-mailing Sarah Cosley at [cosleys@erau.edu].

Time: 3-4 p.m.

Cost: FREE! Group Leader: Sarah Cosley, MA, Licensed Associate Counselor, Prescott campus’s full time mental health counselor. Counseling services office is located in the Wellness Center in building #73.

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Social Media and Atom Bombs GRETCHEN HAWKINS Correspondent

Social media has a profound impact on our daily lives whether or not you tweet on an hourly basis or check in at every local hot-spot. Think about it. What did you do in your free time before Facebook? How did you entertain yourself before YouTube? These days it seems like we get more headlines from these kinds of cyber-tools than from CNN or FOX. That being said, it’s alarming to realize how much social media could permeate our lives in the future. In the past we’ve been able to share our every whim with the rest of the world through any medium imaginable. Now it appears we can even stoke a revolution through such resources. It is pure speculation to state that social media instigated the uproar in Egypt, but it certainly didn’t hurt. The applications we use every day for amusement have actually been put to a more mature use over there. It gave protesters an underestimated advan-

tage, the power to spread their message quickly, assemble quietly, and relay their narrative to the outside world instantly. Literally hundreds of thousands of people were amassed for a cause largely in thanks to Twitter.

If something so profound can happen in a country that is significantly under-socialized compared to the United States (5.1 percent of Internet users in Egypt use Facebook compared to 42.8 percent in the U.S. as of August 2010 according to [http://www.internetworldstats.com]), think of what would result if the same thing were to happen here. Everything from cell phone footage on YouTube to comments on Polyvore has helped create international infatuation with the conflict.

Even without the Internet, Egyptians can still supply details to the rest of the world through Google’s “Speak to Tweet” service. The artillery used in this revolution is unlike anything ever seen before. In a way, social media has become the atomic bomb of our era. It is fundamentally a means for transferring information widely and very quick-

ly. What better tool is there for spreading propaganda?

Communication has always been a key component to war tactics. Since the dawn of time, nations have tried to keep their domestic communications secret and cut off the communications of the enemy. For example, the Egyptian government attempted to sever the protesters’ communications last week.

However, with a global population that gets more connected every day through increasingly diverse means, who is to say the tactic won’t change to increasing the amount of false information being delivered. Sedate the masses through misinformation or at least confuse them with conflicting facts.

The implications of a disgruntled group of people getting together to shout “fire” in a virtual theater are enormous. Fear-mongering aside, the current events in Egypt are a warning that we should intelligently decipher what we’re reading before being provoked into taking rash action. The unrest in the Middle East is not something to be taken lightly, and not only for its political repercussions.

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JAY KWON

Senior Correspondent

New International Version Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

What are you scared of? What do you have nightmares about?

We sometimes reach into our darker corners and we feel trapped and consumed by negative images and thoughts. Some of us fear failure. We fear that we do not know enough for tomorrow’s exam, we fear consequence after a failed flight check, and may fear the presentation that we have to give to industry leaders. Sometimes we shudder

at just the thought of our fears, and some of us break down. However, even with all of this darkness that seems to envelop and devour us, we are shed light from God’s word.

God teaches us several lessons about life and how we can find comfort even at the darkest of times. First, He teaches us that the Earth is filled with sin and tempted constantly by the devil. We can see this in almost every venue of everyday life from media to the Internet.

We have very violent, sexually-deviant, and criminal displays that have now become the norm in American way and life. Not only can we see it, but we, too, feel it inside.

When we sin, we have let death, or the devil, into our mind and soul.

When we sin, we die a little bit more every time. We increase that separation from God, which further leads us to eternal death. However, even though we sometimes walk these paths and are tempted left and right, we must realize that we have nothing to fear. We don’t need to feel tempted at all because we know that God is there to guide us and will never lead us astray.

Also, God teaches us that we do

not need to ever feel afraid or lost.

Aside from temptations and sin, we know that sometimes when you care for something so much, like a presentation or a check ride, you cannot help but fear for the worst.

Also, there are those of us who have phobias and unanswerable fears that seem impossible to cope with and overcome. However, there is still so much hope for those of you who are out there. God promises to keep us safe and we should feel comforted that He is leading the way in our lives. He has a plan for all of us individually.

So whenever you feel backed into that infamous corner where there is no hope left and you feel scared down to your bones, remember that God is always leading your way. Sometimes you feel that you are lost, but realize that you are not as long as you keep praying and talking to God about your troubles. Even though you walk these dark roads, even though you struggle and are tempted at every breath, you are still comforted because God loves you and will not lead you astray.

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Originals vs. Remakes

BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

Are you tired of Hollywood making just another remake of a classic? I know I sure am. I have been noticing that more and more of the classics are being remade in some new or enchanting way every year. Thanks to my grandparents and parents who have always been great movie-goers, I have been exposed to many classics, especially westerns.

The thing I notice most when I see a remake of a classic such as “The Planet of the Apes” in 2001 or “King Kong” in 2005, is computer graphics and more explosions. When it comes to remakes, Hollywood is getting worse because anyone will agree that the newest “The Planet of the Apes” was one of the worst remakes of all time. The newest “King Kong” got a huge boost in support from audiences because of technology making it look like a whole new movie compared to the 1933 version.

Is Hollywood getting bored and can’t think of what to do anymore?

I believe the worst is yet to come.

Over winter break, one of the newest titles added to the list of remakes was “True Grit” starring Jeff Bridges. This was very depressing news to hear. The first “True Grit” starring John Wayne came out in 1969 based off the novel “True Grit” by Charles Portis. This movie had a great story and a fantastic cast to back up this story of a little girl hiring a U.S. Marshall (John Wayne) to hunt down her father’s murderer. This wasn’t your typical western; it was one of the best westerns of all time. It was a movie about men with grit and those same men who got the job done.

While I was home with my family I had the opportunity to see the original with my dad and sister and I was surprised. Apparently, I had missed a lot through my years of seeing this classic over and over again, which only made it better. The movie itself had a serious tone as they hunted down a killer, but there was a comedy in it that could make anyone laugh. It was a movie that should not have been remade because today, westerns have explosions that don’t make any sense and above all else, you can’t beat “The Duke.”

However, I gave the remake a shot and was finally able to see the remake and it was a relief to see that Hollywood screwed up again. I have always been a big fan of Jeff Bridges, but you can only go so far without ruining the story. The story was almost identical to the original. As an author I understand that since it was based off a book, you can’t deviate

too much without losing the whole original perspective Portis wanted.

However, it was as if they were trying too hard to emulate the 1969 version. There was no new take to give the audience a new perspective or a new path for the storyline to follow.

It was the exact same with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon instead of John Wayne and Robert Duvall. It was only a remake and nothing more.

With this said, I challenge Hollywood to quit remaking the classics and start coming up with something that’s new or something that keeps us guessing to the very end.

Those stories have been done and they should remain the way they are.

There are some like “King Kong” that actually got better as color was added to the film and that technology improved tremendously. Other than the exceptions, leave the originals alone. There are so many great ideas out there in books and even in magazines that don’t even get the time of day. For instance, one of my favorite stories of all times is the “Sword of Truth” series. Yet again, Hollywood screwed that up.

The show ran for two seasons with a huge audience and then it was cancelled. With stories like this and hundreds more going to the wayside it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing the same movies again and again with new actors.

I think it is finally time to challenge Hollywood to give us new ideas and new places to explore and wonder. All we ask for is to be entertained with good movies and plots that keep us talking for hours.

A Penny for the Jew JEREMY JACKSON Correspondent

If I see a coin on the ground I’m going to pocket it, but it isn’t because I’m Jewish. My favorite fruit is watermelon, and sometimes I’ll kick back and drink some grape Kool-Aid, maybe even indulge in a little fried chicken. I’m not black though, because Jews can’t be black. Once I hit a person who was on a bike while I was driving, but there isn’t an Asian woman in my family. Amazingly enough, white males cause traffic accidents, too.

The point I’m making is that stereotypes are ridiculous.

The Jewish miser stereotype comes from the middle ages when Jews were banned from working in businesses.

To survive they started loaning out money and charging interest.

That grew into a stereotype that is still around today. “I got Jewed,” is a common term expression.

Chances are the person who “Jewed” you wasn’t even Jewish; you’re just a bad business man.

Black stereotypes started before slavery when white

Europeans traveled to Africa and saw a society behind in technological and scientific capability and decided they were mentally inferior. Henceforth there was the African slave trade, years of oppression and prejudice, and the stereotypes we know today.

Black people aren’t always the first to die when a serial killer is on the loose, and they also have more than “Damn,” “Shit,” and, “That’s Whack,” in their vocabulary. Cars are not stolen by black people, cars are stolen by desperate people; Barack Obama is not going to walk down Capitol Hill, see a sweet corvette, and hot wire it. According to the United Nations, England has a higher crime rate than the United States. The black population of England is around 3 percent of their total population, whereas black people constitute roughly 13 percent of the total population in the United States.

Stereotypes are the natural way for humans to organize people we don’t know. In a world where everything is categorized—professions, socioeconomic class, shoes, etc—it

only makes sense that people categorize other people. Categories are then given qualities as understood by the person who sorted them, so when you see a person from the South wearing a beer hat and having relations with his sister, you think all people from the south are hillbillies (not true).

It would be wrong to make a blanket statement and say that all stereotypes are unfounded or that there are no positive stereotypes. But what is more volatile are people who refuse to recognize that an individual’s actions do not define a group of people, and that a stereotype does not define an individual.

Think for a moment about stereotypes people associate you with: you’re in the Greek system and all you do is drink. You’re Republican so you sit in your room all day spraying cans of aerosol.

You’re a dude who goes to Embry-Riddle so you are automatically a nerd. In reality, the girls at Embry-Riddle are nerdy too!

Stereotypes are a lazy way for people to ‘know’ someone without ever talking to them. Break the stereotype and get to know someone before you judge them.

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