Issue 11 -March 6, 2013 by Horizons Newspaper

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Wednesday Mar. 6, 2013 Issue 11, Vol 29

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Lady Luck Delivers DAVID KRANTZ Sports Editor

Every spring, Embry-Riddle hosts a night where all students can take their chances to win big. Casino Night is always a big hit among students and this year was no exception. Whether your game is roulette or craps, blackjack or poker there is something for everyone to try their luck against the house. There is always a huge turnout, which adds to the evening’s excitement. Whether you gamble with friends or play on your own, you are bound to meet many new people and make new friends. BCA even brought in professional dealers for the craps and roulette tables who enjoy helping students learn to play the different games and have a good time. If none of the traditional casino game are quite to your taste, there are always other things that you can do, such as the arcade-style games and other carnival-oriented games. At Casino Night you see it all; some people get lucky like Dallas Hodge who won tens of thousands of dollars and others like Alex Grant who lost tens of thou-

sands. Despite whether you win or lose, it is all fun, and the best part is (if you lose), the money is fake. If you happen to be one of the unluckiest gamblers, there is the chance to get back some money by running around to find certain people or take a break and eat some food, served by the girls from Alpha Sigma Tau. There is always a way to have fun at Casino Night. At the end of the night students cashed in their hard earned cash for raffle tickets that could be placed in drawings for many different prizes including wide-screen TVs, iPads, cameras, movie packs, and the widely sought after semester of free housing. $500 of eagle money bought one ticket that could be used to enter any of these raffles. David McLellan was the lucky winner of the semester of free housing, along with Lashin Akimkilov and Richard Russell who won the 32” TVs; Richard Vorgas and Bryan Win-

terling both won iPads. Last year, Student RA Brian Ingalls hosted a Spring Fling dance after Casino Night in what is now becoming a tradition. Being one of the only dance parties hosted by Embry-Riddle, last year the

Photos by Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Casino Night features several table games, video games, and a photo backdrop. Afterwards, students migrated across campus to the Spring Fling dance, also hosted by BCA.

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Horizons Newspaper Takes 2nd Place at Associated Collegiate Press Conference JULIA HOWLIND Editor in Chief

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ATC Program and Facilities Developments Testing General Relativity SGA Executive Council Elections International Festival Technology in the Classroom Getting to Know Teri Poucher An Evening of Fine Dining

learning opportunity for students who attend the conferences. We here at Horizons are pleased to announce our award for second place “Best in Show” at the 29th Annual ACP National College Journalism Convention held in San Fransisco, CA on March 1-3. Constant progression towards improvement is of high importance to us here at Horizons and in order to better the quality of our paper we are going to be applying some changes and ideas we have taken away from the conference in the near future. We appreciate all of the support we receive and the hard work of our staff members. Be sure to keep your eye on the horizon for a soon to be first place publication. Julia Howlind / Horizons Newspaper Editor in Chief Julia Howlind and Copy Editor Carsen Cooper accept the second place award for four-year non-weekly newspaper at the ACP conference.This award marks Horizons most recent award at the conference since 2010.

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Giant Lasers and Gravity Waves: Testing General Relativity Tyrus Kirby

Mar. 6, 2013

ATC Program and Facilities Climb to New Altitudes Zachary Beard Managing Editor

Correspondent

The most recent Star Talks meeting of the Prescott Astronomy Club featured a familiar face to many Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students. Physics professor, Michele Zanolin dropped by the Prescott Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 21 to talk about his recent research into measuring gravity waves. The title of the presentation was aptly titled, “Is General Relativity Correct? Tests of Gravity with Gravitational Waves.” Dr. Zanolin started off explaining that the aim of his research was not necessarily to prove Albert Einstein wrong, but to learn how gravity waves act. Gravity waves have become popular in recent years since a team of scientists won the Nobel Prize for discovering evidence that indicates that gravity waves exist. When an object moves relative to another object, according to the theory of general relativity, miniscule ripples travel through the fabric of space and time in the form of gravity waves. For instance, one object moving around another will produce gravity waves, while a spinning sphere like a planet will not. To illustrate this point, Dr. Zanolin used the example of two stars orbiting one another. According to Newtonian Physics, the two stars should stay in the same orbit around each other. However, this is not the case. According to the theory of general relativity put forth by Einstein, the stars should emit tiny amounts of energy in the form of gravitational waves. This means that the stars will not orbit each other for-

Austin Troya/ Horizons Newspaper Dr. Michele Zanolin lectures students and members of the Prescott community at the Astrophysics Colloquium. The current topic is “Is General Relativity Correct?”

ever, but will one day eventually collide as their orbits grow smaller and smaller. This behavior has already been seen by telescopes looking to the stars. Although scientists can see evidence that points to Einstein being correct, there are a number of competing theories as to how gravitons behave. One competitor with Einstein’s theory is the BransDicke theory of gravitation. The formula for calculating graviton waves for the two theories is mostly similar, however, instead of there being a constant value for gravitational force between two bodies, the Brans-Dicke theory predicts that the gravitational force changes depending on where you are in the universe. This field of study is relatively new to the scientific communi-

ACSS Luncheon Bolsters Professional Relationships brad clancy Senior Correspondent

For the past few years, Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) has been offering a $5,000 scholarship to an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus student who is selected by an essay contest. This year’s winner was David Morse, an Electrical Engineering junior. The scholarship also includes the opportunity to pursue a summer internship with ACSS, which is a great opportunity for students who can many times have difficulty finding internships. Dr. John Post, one of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (EE/CE) professors at the Prescott Campus, commented that “The ACCS Luncheon provided students the opportunity to learn about several cutting-edge aerospace technologies, including ADS-B and SafeRoute. This was also a great opportunity for students to network and find out about internship and employment opportunities with a local

leader in the avionics industry.” During the luncheon, Mr. Reuben Yanez, who is Director of the Human Relations department of ACSS, gave a presentation about the company, which is a joint venture company owned by L-3 Communications and Thales. During his presentation, Yanez reviewed ACSS’s major product lines, including the T2CAS and T3CAS surveillance systems, and showed a video made by the FAA on how an ACSS avionics suite can help prevent a disastrous runway crash between commercial aircraft. Dr. Ron Madler, Dean of the College of Engineering (COE), noted that “we look forward to working with them in the future, maybe on some senior design projects,” and noted that ERAU students are uniquely equipped to work for ACSS because of the vast experience that the EE/CE professors have in designing avionics. According to Dr. Milton Cone, Department Chair of the EE/CE program, the luncheon was “very successful, we had an excellent atsee LUNCHEON page A5

ty because of the almost negligible effect gravity waves have on us. Until recently, the technology to measure that effect did not exist. Dr. Zanolin went on to explain his work in recent years to measure gravity waves. His story started in the swamps of Louisiana where one of the United States’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is located. The stations have a main building with pipes running for four kilometers out of adjacent sides at right angles. In the center of the facility, a single laser beam is split into two pieces and travels down each leg where, it bounces along mirrors. The laser beam eventually meets back up in the center. If nothing is affecting the beam when it meets back up, then it will cancel itself out. How-

ever, because of the small influence of gravitational waves, the beam is not destroyed, and scientists can look at the remnants to get an idea of what gravitational waves are like. The measurements involved have to be extremely precise. The current LIGO arrays can measure the changes in the laser beam down to 10x-20 meters. To get such a precise measurement, Dr. Zanolin explained how scientists are able to sift through all of the noise caused by other radiation to find evidence of gravity waves. The next facility that the United States will build to measure gravity waves, Advanced LIGO, should be even more precise than LIGO. It is scheduled to be ready in the next few years, and will hopefully prove the existence of gravity waves.

Experiencing a new wave of growth, the Air Traffic Control program sector of the College of Aviation is going through changes to further improve. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has a Federal Aviation Administration accredited College Training Initiative, or “CTI”, program. What this guarantees students enrolled in the Bachelors of Science in Air Traffic Management and Minor in Air Traffic Control degree programs is that they will be readily-equipped with not only the certification, but the knowledge required to become an air traffic controller in the FAA. Professor Brent Spencer, program chair and head faculty member of the College of Aviation, says, “The program is growing quickly; we have about twenty-five students in the major, and about eighty-five in the minor.” Prof. Spencer, who is a retired FAA and US Navy air traffic controller, has been the faculty head of the ATC department since 2010. Since then, the program has enjoyed a steady rise in enrollment numbers due to the exceptional hands-on instruction approach by Prof. Spencer. In addition to the quality of instruction, the laboratory facilities utilized by students in: AT 305, AT 401, and AT 405 (all laboratory classes), are exceptional. Professor Ray Bedard of the College of Aviation explains to people who tour the facilities that, “In 2007 we gave Jon Standley and Jon Wightman a hundred bucks and a couple of months to use their imagination. Two weeks and fifty bucks later, we had a successful prototype RADAR simulation laboratory.”

At the time, the laboratory was located in the Flight Simulation Center at the flight line. Students had to travel for classes, which were electives at the time. Six years and many improvements later, the University has a solid and capable laboratory, run by a stalwart crew of lab monitors. “Jon and Jon were students, and they built the foundation for what we have today, along with gratuitous amounts of work and dedication by Patrick Ganpath (Embry-Riddle Prescott, ’09, and current controller at Prescott Tower). We often explain how we pride ourselves in that as student lab monitors we are able to accomplish so much for the University and its students with a bit of resourcefulness,” says Thomas Mathieu, ATC student and one of the ATC Lab Monitors. For those students considering a Minor in Air Traffic Control, or a Bachelors degree in Air Traffic Management, expect to be challenged in laboratory courses as you solve what is often described as a multi-dimensional puzzle in motion, ridden with the possibility of human error and the potential for disaster under a less-than-watchful eye. Classes offered within the ATC Program at the time of publication include: a basic regulations, procedures, and mission purpose lecture course (AT 200); a navigation, chart interpretation, and phraseology lecture course (AT 302); a laboratory course focused on introductory Terminal RADAR Approach Control, TRACON, operations (AT 305); an Air Traffic Control Tower operations laboratory course (AT 315); an introductory Air Route Traffic Control Center enroute and advanced TRACON see ATC page A5

The Aviation History Program Presents:

Ralph O’Neill, WWI Ace

PRESS Release Special to Horizons

Media Contact: Jo Ann Johnson, ERAU Aviation History Program Publicity Volunteer, 928.772.750 [ja10johnson@yahoo.com] Who: Aviation Historical Program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Prescott What: “ Ralph A. O’Neill, Arizona’s Other WWI Ace,” by Alan Roesler, Aviation Historian of Mesa, Arizona, Member of League of World War I Aviation Historians. When: Wednesday, Mar. 20 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. W h e r e : Em b r y-R i d dle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Davis Learning Center (DLC) Auditorium on campus. ERAU Entrance: 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott How Much: FREE EVENT/FREE PARKING/ Open to the Public Public Contact:

Professor Nick Manderfield Tel. # 928.777.6985, E-mail: [mandern@erau.edu] Summar y: Prescott— Wednesday evening, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the DLC Auditorium on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, Aviation Historian Alan Roesler presents Ralph A. O’Neill, Arizona’s Other WWI Ace. Attend this program to learn about O’Neill’s combat career in Nieuport 28 and Spad XIII aircraft. A five-victory ace with the 147th Aero Squadron, O’Neill flew many combat patrols in France and won the Distinguished Flying Cross three times. O’Neill, who had a international career in aviation and mining, was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2012. For more information about this free, public program, call Professor Manderfield at 928.777.6985. Aviation enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Monthly programs are free and open to the public.

Courtesy of ERAU Aviation History Program Ralph O’Neill (right) and a fellow pilot. O’Neill and his illustrious WWI aviation record are the subject of the next Aviation History Program presentation.

CAMPUS NEWS

Mar. 6, 2013

SGA Executive Council Election Results The 2013-2014 SGA Executive Council Election Winners:

President:

Josh Bailey

Vice President:

Troy Kilgore

Photos By: Mike Gallante/ Horizons Newspaper Above: Seniors Anna Martin and Kate Cummings receive ballots from outgoing SGA President Christian Pirotte. Below: Candidate Katie Sonntag casts her ballot in the SGA Executive Council Elections.

Treasurer:

Katie Sonntag

Secretary:

Marti Araquistain

Steve Bobinsky Promoted to Executive Director of Development

Brenton Woodruff/ Horizons Newspaper Steve Bobinsky, the new Exectuvie Director of Development. brad clancy Senior Correspondent

Bernadine Douglas, who was the former Associate Vice President of Development and worked from the Daytona campus, was promoted earlier this year to Vice President for External Relations. This left a vacancy in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chain-of-command, and Prescott Campus’ Steve Bobinsky was promoted to Executive Director of Development in order to fill her role. This is the first permanent departmental head that has been at the Prescott campus with employees reporting to them from Daytona. Mr. Bobinsky has been an employee of ERAU for nine years, during which time he has been heavily involved with helping to build

ERAU’s professional friendships with companies and individuals. “I enjoy doing what I have been doing these nine years,” said Bobinsky, and that “now I can be involved and participate in even more events.” Bobinsky has been working in this field for 15 years, and before ERAU he worked in the Institutional Advancement Office of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where he worked with a small staff to coordinate the kind of relationships that bring new friends and donors to a university. Mrs. Bobinsky is a teacher at Bradshaw Mountain High School, and the Bobinskys have three daughters, two of whom are still in high school, and one who has moved on to college. Bobinsky now has a staff of four employees at the Daytona Beach office, and two in Prescott. This is the first time that a staff mem-

ber at the Prescott campus has had staff at Daytona reporting directly to them, and so the situation is somewhat new. The effectiveness of leadership from Prescott will be evaluated year by year, but this is an opportunity to use the travel between campuses to attract new donors and friends to the university. Bobinsky currently plans to try and use hub cities as potential meeting places, where he and his staff can meet for a few hours on their way to other meetings during their travels. About the challenge of handling a staff in both campuses, Bobinsky commented, “I am excited about it, we have a great staff on both campuses.” Dr. Ayers, the Prescott Campus Chancellor, commented that “Steve’s promotion recognizes three things, his excellence as a leader in our university development efforts, the recognition by all of the excellence of the faculty, staff, and students at the Prescott Campus, and finally an affirmation that the Western US is a vital market for our university. I congratulate Steve on his promotion and look for great things from him in the future.” This sentiment is echoed by many who believe that this promotion may be a step toward a larger dynamic where the University will no longer be dictated from the Daytona campus; but that the staff and faculty of the Prescott campus will have a greater say in future policy decisions.

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Embry-Riddle to Offer Nation’s First Degree in Commercial Space Operations PRESS Release Special to Horizons

Washington D.C., Feb. 6 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced plans to launch the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in Commercial Space Operations during a news conference Wednesday at the 16th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference in Washington, D.C. The new degree program, which would be offered at the Daytona Beach, Fla., campus of the world’s largest accredited aviation and aerospace academic institution, will supply the commercial spaceflight industry with skilled graduates in the areas of space policy, operations, regulation and certification, as well as space flight safety, and space program training, management and planning. “As a leading innovator and service provider within the aerospace industry, Embry-Riddle is committed to building an academic program that supports the emerging needs of commercial space enterprise,” said Daytona Beach Cam-

pus Chancellor Richard H. Heist, who along with program coordinator Lance Erickson spoke to media and space industry leaders at the two-day conference sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, Feb. 6-7 at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. “This first-of-its-kind degree program would continue to solidify our students’ spot at the forefront of an industry that is sure to grow for

industry,” said Erickson, professor of applied aviation sciences at Embry-Riddle and creator of the program. “It is an important link between Embry-Riddle’s expertise in aerospace education and the needs of commercial space industries and regulatory agencies.” “When we were planning this degree, our advisors from the commercial space industry said they couldn’t wait to hire our graduates,” Erickson added. The rapid expansion of commercial spaceflight operations is fostered by NA SA’s commercial cargo and crew development programs and by entrepreneurs developing capabilities for suborbital spaceflight, orbital space habitats, space resource prospecting, and other commercial ventures. The industry has also seen the growth of FAA-licensed spaceports nationwide and is moving toward an entirely new regulatory regime to ensure public safety and national security. See more at: [http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/news/commercialspace-operations-degree.html#]

Rapidly Expanding Commercial Space Sector Means Job Opportunities for Graduates. decades to come.” Graduates of the new degree program will have the qualifications needed to fill jobs in management, training and education, policy, safety, program and project planning, human factors, regulation, flight planning and operations. Final approval for the program, slated to begin in Fall 2013, is pending Board of Trustees approval in March. “Embry-Riddle’s new Commercial Space Operations degree is one of the most innovative non-engineering degrees in the aerospace

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VEX Robotics Competes, Takes Away Valuable Experience Bryan Rhodes Final Approach Editor

With excitement running through the night before the competition, as well as nerves, the Eagles managed to relax with some great events that were happening on campus with casino night and the spring fling. Before the team knew it, it was time to head out on Saturday, March 2, to their first VEX Robotics tournament. The challenge the VEX team had to complete was to pick up sacks and move them into one of three different types of scoring zones. To place the sacks in the scoring zone the teams used two robots to carry the sacks to each scoring zone. The scoring zones included one on the ground, a 15-inch trough, and a 30-inch platform. The teams had two minutes complete this challenge, but half of that time had to be autonomous.

Once the Eagles arrived and set up at their table, the challenges started up. First, the Eagles had to pass inspection on both robots. This is used to make sure there are no sharp edges to damage the field, or any method that would purposefully damage other robots. When trying to pass inspection, The Eagles had forgotten to upload the competition file so the robots could be switched between driver control and autonomous. The main computer that had been used to upload all the programs in the past was having difficulties not opening the program language, so an easy fix became a very difficult fix. Due to not being able to upload the program, the Eagles had to forfeit their first game. When the second game was up and running, the Eagles did well for their first match, having to really get used to the field and controls. The Eagles lost the match by only a few points. The third match one

of the robots was being worked on to switch some gearing to remove some binding issues on the drive train. So the Eagles competed with only one robot. This was a very interesting game that should have landed the Eagles with a very big loss, but Bryan Rhodes, was able to drive the larger robot, Big Boy, to perfection during the driver control period to pick up enough points for a win. But due to some bad scoring it was considered a tie. Through the first half of the day the Eagles were in very bad shape to place in the top two for the championship. The fourth match was played against the team they had to earlier forfeit against. This was the first match the Eagles had two completely working robots, and a solid strategy to finally run through. The Eagles played a tight round, but at the last minute the Kodiaks managed to pull out the win.

In the fifth match against Scottsdale Community College, the Eagles were on the livestream and were able to pull out a win with only a few seconds left due to a clutch play by Kellie Wallace. Wallace had forgotten to load up the robots with the pre-loads that each team was allowed, and with seconds winding down placed them next to the robot on the floor goal. This helped secure the first victory of the day. In the final match against Arizona State University, the Eagles had taken a look at the ASU robots before and asked for a measurement, since it was looking like it was too large to compete. After a brief delay they accepted the request and measured. The robot was outside of the requirements and brought about a disqualification. The Eagles wanted all the practice they could get so the team allowed them to play in the final match of the day. While the ASU team had the advantage, the Eagles managed to take a large victory against their opponents. Even though The Eagles did not win the entire tournament, all members of the team had a great time, and meet a lot of very cool and interesting people.

Bryan Rhodes/ Horizons Newspaper Geoffery Winship, Kellie Wallace, and Bryan Rhodes get ready to compete at the Regional Championship with their robots: Tiny Tyke and Big Boy. Although the team didn’t win, they earned valuable experience to help them compete next year.

Mar. 6, 2013

University Develops Quality Flight Instructors Tyrus Kirby Correspondent

For many flight students, getting into the aviation industry after graduation can be difficult. Getting enough flight hours and being able to pay for them can also be a huge problem. There are some options out there, like flying banners, but they can be dangerous, as maintenance on those types of aircraft is usually poor. It is because of this that many students opt for another way to gain valuable flying experience by becoming certified flight instructors (CFIs) To qualify for the CFI program, students need at least a commercial single-engine pilot’s license. After they acquire their license, there are two classes flight students need to take to get their CFI qualification, AS 421 and FA 421. AS 421 focuses on ground school, while FA 421 is a flight course. In order for students to get CFI certified, they have to complete three requirements. The first two, ground school and a series of knowledge tests, are taken care of in AS 421. Students must complete the Fundamentals of Instruction(FOI), CFI, and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument(CFII) tests before they can move on to the flight portion of their training. During the flight portion, students go through 44 hours of flight time to learn about instructing others on flying and using instruments. After passing all three requirements, students can then instruct others on getting their private and commercial pilot’s licenses, as well as getting instrument rated. They can instruct anywhere in the United States because the CFI title is given by the FAA. Even though the instruc-

tors can go anywhere to teach flight students, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University often hires graduates from its own community. More than 90 percent of the current 51 flight instructors come from Embry-Riddle. Because of this heavy demand for flight instructors from the campus, a second avenue has become available to become a CFI. The CFI fast track program is a summer program designed to get ERAU students working for the school as a flight instructor by their senior year. The application process is usually pretty competitive, but motivated students should not have a problem being one of the dozen or so who make it. The course curriculum of the fast track is the exact same as the regular track. The main benefit, however, is in regards to the interview for a flight instructor position with the school. Usually in the interview, potential candidates must take an oral test, followed by a written test, a simulator test, and a flying examination, or checkride. This process usually takes the greater part of a day, but if fast track students meet certain requirements like passing their oral test or flight test on the first try during the summer term, they can cut down the interview time to half an hour. Once students become flight instructors, they can quickly gain flight hours. In a career field where experience is everything, this is a great boost to their career. On top of that is the benefit of really understanding flying information because the instructors need to be able to teach flight students. Applications for the summer fast track CFI program will be open until the end of March. They can be e-mailed to Ryan Albrecht or dropped off at the flight line.

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Mar. 6, 2013

The Black Watch and Scots Guards Live in Prescott PRESS Release Special to Horizons

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Two of the most storied bands in the British military, The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion the Royal Regiments of Scotland and the Band of the Scots Guards bring to Prescott all of the pomp and precision of Buckingham Palace and the Scottish Highlands March 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Great seats still are available at $29 - $57. In battle, the regiments have d i st i ng u i s h e d themselves during nearly every major campaign in which the British Army has been involved, from the siege of Namur in 1695, through the defeats of Napoleon, the Kaiser, Hitler and Saddam Hussein, to the current conflict in Afghanistan. In the world of ceremonial, they are truly second to none and millions of people from all over the world flock to London or Windsor to watch the ceremony of Changing the Guard

or to simply watch a Guardsman standing still in front of his sentry box. The Black Watch 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland is a Scottish infantry regiment of the British Army that traces its history back to 1881. As part of the Scottish Division, it was the senior regiment of the Highland Brigade. The regiment’s name

exchanging their instruments for rifles or machine guns in combat. No matter where the battalion finds itself, one can be sure that pipes will soon appear. Tim Ainslie, who served as a piper with the 2nd Battalion during World War II, expressed it best, “Wherever the pipes are, the sound of Scotland is close at hand”. The Scots Guards were originally formed in 1642 by King Charles. The precise origins of the band are unknown, however in 1716 a small band of ‘hautboys’ existed. The S c o t s G u a rd s were the only Foot Guards Band to be deployed on active service during the Gulf War in 1990 (with three of their colleagues from the Irish Guards Band). In recent years, the band has travelled far and wide, including; France, Italy, Germany, Malta, Cyprus, Spain, Kenya, South Korea, and Australia as well as performing coast to coast across the United Kingdom in both a concert band and a marching band capacity.

Scottish Highlands’ finest military bands at YCPAC March 8 came from the dark tartan that they wore and from its role to “watch” the Highlands. The combat role of the Pipes and Drums has existed since the founding of The Black Watch. Pipers have played troops into battle throughout most of the Regiment’s history. During World War I, the Germans dubbed the Highland regiment “The Ladies from Hell”. Since World War II, the Pipes have officially worn two hats, often

ATC Continued from A2 laboratory course (AT 401); and an advanced enroute operations laboratory course (AT 405). It has been announced that, starting in the fall of 2013, a new course will be offered as an elective and required as the capstone course for the Bachelor degree program, AT 406. “AT 406 will incorporate everything the students learned in the rest of the ATC classes, as well as non-RADAR procedures,” says Prof. Spencer. This may prove tricky to students as, “the thing about non-RADAR is that you have to put together an image in your mind of where the aircraft are, using only printed and written flight strips. This is far more difficult than separating aircraft on a RADAR scope.” Keeping on the edge of ATC training, the airspaces used for each laboratory class have been in the process of being tailored to the needs of each class. For example, in years past AT 305 has utilized Denver, CO airspace, which proved to be somewhat procedure-oriented. To allow students to be freer to create clever solutions in solving traffic separation scenarios, Wichita, KS airspace is now being used, which is far less procedure-oriented and far more appropriate for the cunning students at Embry-Riddle. Prof. Spencer, who maintains constant correspondence with Terry Craft, head of the FAA’s

A5 CTI Program, has received word that the FAA is concerned about the rising percentage of air traffic control academy students failing (or washing out) enroute to operations training. “Because of how much time we spend on practicing enroute controlling, I believe our students are better prepared when they get to the academy (Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK) and are picked up by an enroute facility.” The College of Aviation is set to hire either a part-time or fulltime faculty member to help Spencer teach courses within the program, and to meet the demand from the rising number of students. The COA expects to hire this faculty member by Fall of 2013, but cannot guarantee this at the time of publication. For students looking to get ahead, classes offered during this summer, Summer 2013, include AT315 Air Traffic Control Tower Operations, and AT305 Air Traffic Management III. ATC students can look forward to possible upgrades to the monitors in the Tower Laboratory, including new sixty inch monitors instead of the current thirty-three inch monitors. They can also look forward to a steadily growing program, ensuring they will have the best instruction and facilities to control simulated air traffic with. For more information regarding the ATC Program, contact Professor Brent Spencer at spenceb3@erau.edu, or Zachary Beard, Lead ATC Lab Monitor, at beardz@outlook.com.

Luncheon Continued from A2 tendance from the students. I was very pleased to see the good student support we had.” The luncheon is truly a good opportunity for students, because of the opportunity to speak with Reuben Yanez, who is a valuable resource for internships and jobs, but also to make an impression with Ken Meyer, one of ACSS’s Vice Presidents who came to this year’s luncheon. Vicki Fox, the COE Career Services specialist, noted that “ACSS has a long and strong relationship with the Prescott campus. Embry-Riddle has about 25 ERAU alumni who work at ACSS in Phoenix. The alumni are in ACSS’s leadership and professional positions, representing Prescott, Daytona Beach, and Worldwide campuses. Over the years, ACSS has selected many interns and new grads from our four engineering degree programs. They hire new grad and experienced engineers, and recently posted a business position in EagleHire.” The ACSS scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in the EE/ CE program, and the luncheon was open to all EE/CE students. In the future, as the relationship with ACSS continues to develop, it is possible that other majors will also be included, due to the company’s diverse needs that ERAU can adapt to meet.

Second Tri-College Leadership Conference:

Helping Students Make Their Mark Allison cisneros Chief Copy Editor

Students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott College, and Yavapai College assembled at 8:30 a.m. on the Saturday morning of March 2. Most students were groggy compared to the upbeat facilitators of the second Tri-College Student Leadership Conference. Within the hour, Everyone was soon smiling and laughing as breakfast and humor kicked-off the conference. “You have life-changing ability inside of you,” stated Mark Hartley, the keynote speaker,“You have greatness inside of you.” Except,

where you are trying to go.” The key to overcoming adversity is attitude. Adversity will help or hinder a leader based on how the person approaches issues. “I either win or I get better,” Hartley repeated, “Losing isn’t even an option.” Leaders can either learn from their mistakes, or become so disheartened they refuse to try again. In cases like this, Hartley said a leader did not need to be the expert. The leader just needed to find the expert who would help. He was a heavy advocate of hope in times of trouble. “If there’s a way in, then there’s a way out, so take action.” Hartley suggested reflecting and writing down goals and actions to achieve the desired

The idea of service was a constant theme in the tri-college student leadership conference. The keynote speaker, the college presidents, and the breakout sessions all had one or two messages of leaders who serve others. It is a form of paying forward the gifts leaders have received through mentorship, knowledge, or experience. The conference had three breakout sessions with five options for each. They were 45 minutes long. Leaders from across the three colleges presented for the students. It was a blend of staff, faculty, and even Americorps demonstrating faith in student leaders. They provided a tremendous opportunity for students to further their leadership skills and goals. The topics ranged from nonprofit leadership and fundraising to communication. Teri Poucher, the Coordinator of Student Activities at ERAU, hosted a forum on marketing an event. Professor Laura Campagna from Prescott College held a workshop on social justice organization and activism. Professor Todd Conway from Yavapai College talked about the best ways to use technology for advertising in the competitive market. The sessions fell into three basic categories that tied in with the “Make Your Mark” theme. The

“The effectiveness of a leader shines through that person’s followers” leaders are not great at everything. The goal, Hartley explained, “is to find partners who have strengths where we have weaknesses.” Leaders must be involved with people. The effectiveness of a leader shines through that person’s followers. Hartley used the sun as an example of adversity. He asked the audience if they would crack like clay, melt like wax, or grow like plants from the sun’s challenge. However, leaders do not need to shoulder the burden alone. “Talk to people,” Hartley said, “who have been

result. It is a way to clear and organize thoughts to better identify key steps. Hartley believed heavily in the power of student leadership, especially in college. He shared what a motivational speaker once told him that changed his life. “What you do in college is you’re setting the banquet table for the feast or famine you’re going to eat off of for the rest of your life.” It turned his attitude towards life around and he shared it to potentially change the life of his audience.

programs focused on communication, instituting change, and learning more about internal factors of leaders. Through it all, the tri-college conference motto of “Leaders Today, Leaders Tomorrow” was reinforced through students sharing projects, goals, and contact information. Students from different colleges needed little prompting to begin collaboration. People talked about their current clubs and projects. Phone numbers and email addresses were exchanged to further connections between the colleges. The bottom-up approach beginning with students and their projects is an effective way to foster camaraderie between the colleges. However, it could not have been done without the full support of the student life coordinators and top administrators of each college. Students were able to ask the presidents questions at the conclusion of the conference. The presidential panel began by each president answering the two questions of the conference’s theme: how you you make your mark and how do you make a positive impact? Yavapai College President Dr. Penny Willis answered that leaders needed to be comfortable with themselves. “Know your strengths and weaknesses... work on getting people together,” she said.

Prescott College President Dr. Kristin Woolever answered the leaders needed to change their methods based on the desired impact. “You have to know who you are.” Once a leader is comfortable with the inner self, then it is easier to face the world. Dr. Woolever gave the example of Prescott College deciding to oppose the legislation 1070 as a college. It was the only academic institution to do so to publicly oppose it in the state of Arizona. They did it because they believed it was the right thing to do. The courage of conviction must be the foundation of a leader’s character. Still, she said, it was no excuse for refusing to listen to other people. Leaders must listen to other people. “Listen and know where people are coming from,” she said. She offered four steps to follow: know yourself, stand on beliefs, listen, and take action. ERAU Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers said “making a difference is about small and large things.” The legacy of someone, he continued, is not about the person or an individual’s comfort and needs. He mentioned Kim Blanchard’s

ideas on servant leadership. “It’s not about you or titles.” Dr. Ayers explained. It’s about the positive impact a leader’s presence and actions have for the future. Dr. Ayers advocated organizing for success and instituting model-supported behavior. Projects and campaigns have a much better chance for success if it’s in a model that supports it. “Try to get people smarter than you,” he said. “If you’re the smartest person in the room, that is not a good place to be.” Dr. Ayers shared his management method of “managing by walking around.” A leader must be approachable and open to new ideas in order to be effective. The Tri-College Student Leadership Conference is an amazing resource tool for students. The overwhelming support and energy from the staff, faculty, and administrators of the three colleges give students great opportunities to grow as leaders. The conference is on rotation, which means it will take place next at Yavapai College on Oct. 19.

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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 1 RUSSIA: Discusses Brazilian

Defense On 20 February, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev arrived in Brasilia to meet with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to discuss issues of common interest. Potential topics of discussion include Brazilian participation in the Russian GPS GLONASS, sale of anti-aircraft systems, and collaboration in the areas of science. Medvedev is also scheduled to visit Cuba.

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SOMALIA: United Nations Debates Weapons Embargo Summary: The United Nations was urged by the US and Somali governments to end a weapons embargo in place against the latter, potentially leaving the US as the responsible party should any weapons shipments find their way to al-Shabaab or other militant groups. Development: On 14 February, Somalia’s foreign minister urged the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council to lift a 21-year weapons embargo on Somalia. The embargo has been in place since Somalia was plunged into civil war in 1992. Somali Presi-

I N D I A : He l i c o p t e r D e a l Investigated Summary: India’s investigation of Finmeccanica’s alleged payment of bribes to the former air chief to secure a helicopter deal, could result in layoffs in the US because Finmeccanica employs 11,000 people in 28 states and is a reliable partner of the US government. Development: On 19 February, India’s foreign minister Salman-Khurshid stated that he is set to op-

RUSSIA: Tensions Over US Adoptions Increase Summary: The death of a three-year-old adopted Russian child living in Gardendale, allegedly from abuse and neglect, has renewed tensions with the US over adoptions from Russia. Development: On 20 February, the official in charge of Russian children’s rights, Pavel Astak-

PERU: Shining Path Havens Attacked On 23 February, Peruvian military and police began a series of operations to destroy several Shining Path camps. In the course of destroying the camps, the forces engaged in three separate fights with the group, causing the death of at least one guerilla. The Joint Military Command stated that it would continue to pursue the remaining pockets of Shining Path resistance located in central Peru.

BANGLADESH: Receives Terrorism Intelligence On 28 February, the Home Ministry stated that three reports had been submitted to the government from intelligence branches stating that terrorism groups within the country were actively planning to destabilize the state. Groups mentioned in the reports include Harkatul Jihad (HUJI), Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbut Tahrir, and Jammat-Shibirmen. The reports indicate the groups have formed a loose conspiracy aimed at turning Bangladesh into a failed state.

INDONESIA: Police Ambush Gang Members On 27 February, members of the Pemuda Pancasila and Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) were arrested in Gandaria, South Jakarta. The gang members were caught in an ambush situation and will be detained for an unknown amount of time. In the past two weeks, the gangs have become more active in their conflict to take over each other’s area. The gangs are famous for running protection rackets and drawing crowds onto the streets for political purposes.

dent Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has asked for small arms, mortars, and rocket propelled grenades to arm the ill-equipped Somali military against the Al-Qaeda backed Al-Shabaab militants. The African Union, whose forces liberated major Somali cities from AlShabaab last year, supports lifting the embargo. The US has also voiced its support for lifting the embargo. France and Britain appose lifting the ban and prefer a more gradual easing of restrictions. Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Fawzia Y. H. Adam claims the arms are needed to finish off Al-Shabaab and secure peace for Somalia. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Traye-Brook Zerihoun reported

that the Security Council would need to account for “the pressing need to support the development of Somali forces while avoiding the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons.” He also stressed the need for more judicial and human rights reforms, citing the sentencing of the journalist on 5 February for reporting on a women alleging rape by government forces. This request by the Somali government comes on the heels of a Security Council report that warns Al-Shabaab is receiving arms from networks based in Yemen and Iran. Analysis: If the U.N. approves lifting the arms embargo, there is a possibility the Somali government will be able to finish taking back the countryside from

Al-Shabaab. However, there is also the possibility that the weapons meant for Somali defense forces could fall into the hands of Al-Shabaab and/or warlords in the region, exasperating the security situation. The US could be deemed partially responsible for the outcomes since they support lifting the embargo. If the security situation does grow out of hand, the U.S. may find itself pushed into another peacekeeping mission. Beyond the problem of controlling where the weapons go, there is also a chance that the Somali government will use this new military power to continue to suppress journalists and other critics of the government. [Andrew Coughlin]

pose any further discussions regarding a large helicopter deal. On 13 February, a new CEO was appointed to Finmeccanica after India threatened to blacklist the company and terminate a USD 750 million helicopter deal. Defense minister A. K. Antony made it clear that if any wrongdoing between Indian officials and Finmeccanica is proven, India will terminate the helicopter deal. Two parties of the Indian parliament began feuding over the allegations. Bharatiya

Janata Party (BJP) accused the Congress Party of not responding quickly to the bribery charges. Analysis: The blacklisting could bring tragic results for Finmeccanica and its partners and may prevent future deals with other countries, as well as with India. Finmeccanica, the Italybased industrial conglomerate and largest high tech firm in that country, may have to lay off part of its workforce of 11,000 people in 28 states in

the US. Such layoffs would undoubtedly have negative impacts on the local economies where affected factories are located in the US. US corporations face judicial indictments if they violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by bribing or paying kick-backs abroad, but it is unclear if Finmeccanica would face penalties in the US if bribery is proven in the deal with India. [Rodolfo Ayala]

hov, demanded that Kirill Kuzman, an adopted Russian child living in Texas, be removed from his family and sent back to Russia after Kirill’s younger brother, Max, died last month after allegedly being abused. This marks the 19th death of an adopted Russian child in the United States within the last decade. Kirill’s parents have had limited access to him due to uncertainty regard-

ing the cause of Max’s death. However, Russian politicians have been quick to condemn the United States for “assassinating another Russian child”. Analysis: US-Russian relations have been deteriorating over the recent Russian legislation banning US adoptions of Russian children. If the US agrees to return Kirill to Russia, it will likely face a controversial domestic dispute. However, if the

United States government refuses to send Kirill back to Russia, there may be no hope for removing the adoption ban in Russia. The situation has escalated so far that, even if the investigation shows no wrongdoing by the parents, it is unlikely that normal adoption procedures between the countries will be restored anytime soon. [Taylor Stipe]

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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HORIZONS

International Festival

Dueling Pianos Return Showcasing Diversity at Embry-Riddle to Prescott Campus

MICAELA STEWART Copy Editor

This year’s International Festival at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was a huge success. Held in the Activity Center on Feb. 23, close to 400 students, professors, and community members alike came to enjoy great food and expand their horizons. Close to 140 students, both international and domestic, helped out and prepared food from a range of different countries to share with the festival goers. Foods like Krispy Kreme donuts, curry, miso soup, and pierogi were served, representing about 20 countries total from five different continents. Everyone was happy to go and share their experiences and culture. While people enjoyed their international fare, several

groups were lined up to share dances from around the world. The Prescott International Folk Dancers were back again performing several folk dances and showing of their beautiful costumes. Jewel of the Desert Belly Dance drew the eyes of the auditorium with their exotic movements and sword dance. The Hawaii Club from ERAU come to represent their island with a dramatic tribal dance. Unexpectedly, many of the students from Saudi Arabia got up to dance to some music from their home. It looked like they were having a good time. All the performances were interesting and showed a wide range of dance styles. Dancer Cathy Gits, from The Prescott International Folk Dancers, said “[she] really enjoyed watching the students perform.” The festival was not just food and dancing though, there were

several tables set up in the auditorium with activities and information for people to explore. Face painting was staffed by students ready to paint a country’s flag of your choosing; they were even happy to give you more than one if you were feeling worldly. Next to the face painting was a table where you could get your name written in another language. A few tables were filled with information and travel pamphlets about a few of the countries represented were open for anyone to take home with them. Another table advertized several study abroad opportunities available through ERAU or the community. A special table was dedicated to the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys/Dreams. This program provides books to libraries to increase cross-cultural understanding of Mus-

lim art, religion, and culture. Rounding off these tables was the Student Veterans Association. A few veterans were there to tell people about their experiences overseas and to show off some pictures from Iraq/ Baghdad, Kuwait, and Qatar. Debi Parris, International Student Coordinator, said she loved the Saudi Arabian guys dancing and that the food was “phenomenal.” She felt the festival this year went very well and that nearly 400 people attended, not including the students who helped out. The Center for International Programs and Services will have their work cut out for them if they want to top this festival next year. This was a great opportunity for people to learn about many different countries at once. It allowed for the international students to share a piece of their home with the rest of the ERAU community.

Lisanne Kippenberg / Horizons Newspaper Visitors to the International Festival eat food while watching students perform in the background.

New Technology in Chinese Classes CARSEN COOPER Copy Editor

While Dr. Hong Zhan was taking a teaching course at Nanjing University this past Summer, she stumbled upon an interesting opportunity. Along with several other teachers, staff members of the United Nations were also present at the university. A representative from a company named [Ninhao.com] presented a new type of learning device to the UN members. The device was a tablet with the purpose of facilitating the learning of new languages. The representative demonstrated the technology and let the UN staff use it as well.

After using it herself, Dr. Zhan was very impressed. "I thought it was so cool," Dr. Zhan said. She then had the idea of approaching the company to test the devices in a real classroom setting. After many talks, [Ninhao.com] agreed to let Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Chinese program be the first university to test their new product. Currently, Dr. Zhan's LCH 203 courses, a total of no more than 20 students, have their hands on the devices. Named the "MyPad", the tablet runs on an Android operating system and has a screen size of approximately eight inches. The MyPads have many different apps pre-installed, each

geared toward helping students make learning Chinese easier. Included is the entire textbook used in class. With the MyPad, the students can hear dialogues, practice speaking, read texts, and do many other activities. Some apps focus on Chinese culture, exploring Chinese music and art. Dr. Zhan's plan is for the MyPads to stay with the current students. "We want to see how much the students can learn from using the MyPads over the duration of their college careers," she said. "We hope to use it more often. The goal is to not only practice what the students already know, but to explore more of the language." After moving to the United

States, Dr. Zhan attended Northern Arizona University where she got her doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Education Technology. She deeply believes that welcoming technology into the classroom will only improve the student's ability to learn. Dr. Zhan will continue to push for a greater use of technology in her future courses. This month, the same class that is using the MyPad will begin to have Skype sessions with Taiwanese students. This partnership between the two groups will help boost current students' exposure to the language through discussions with people of different backgrounds.

FLAVIU CIOBANU Correspondent

On the evening of Feb. 22, after a grueling and arduous week of midterm exams, students enthusiastically gathered in the Lower Hangar for one of the most anticipated events of the semester hosted by the Board of Campus Activities: Dueling Pianos. Featuring the musical talents of the duelists Nolan and “The Dan,” they entertained their audience with abundant energy and musical virtuosity. Nolan and the “The Dan” are members of Dueling Pianos International and it is no wonder the company was voted Performer of the Year by the Association of Campus Activities. Dueling pianos is a form of entertainment, usually on stage with two grand pianos, each played by a professional player who sings and entertains; humor and audience participation are prevalent. Usually these types of piano bars have substantial sound systems, and most of the songs performed are rock and roll, classic rock, Top 40, R&B, or country, played primarily by request. The history of dueling pianos dates back to the late 1890’s when ragtime piano players would actually ‘duel’ in an effort to see who could play better and faster. It later evolved in 1933 in New Orleans where two piano players would entertain the crowd on copper-topped grand pianos and players would take turns singing songs requested by the audience written on cocktail napkins. Since 1986, a piano bar called Dallas Alley has redefined dueling pianos to what it is today by a piano duet working together and playing contemporary music, combined with humorous bits that involved lyric substitutions, comedic scenes, and audience participation. From start to finish, duelists Nolan and “The Dan” passionately strummed the keys of their electric pianos with intense drive. With scribbled song requests from the audience, the duelists performed a multifarious blend of genres ranging from television show themes to songs from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s all the way to today’s top radio hits. The event began with the duelists celebrating an audience member’s birthday by performing a comedic skit and singing the “Happy Birthday” song. Then the duelists played television show themes from Pokemon, Spongebob Squarepants, Big

Bang Theory, Dr. Who, Fresh Prince, Captain Planet, Charlie Brown, and Anamaniac’s “Pinky and the Brain.” Nostalgia ran through the audience as some of these themes were last heard over a decade ago. The duelists then proceeded to play ballads from the Disney fi lms with songs like “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King. The 90’s wave continued with popular songs from Britney Spears, Spice Girls, and the Backstreet Boys. The audience also cheerfully sang along to Chumbawumba’s “Tubthumping.” The duelists also paid homage to one of the most popular fi lms of ERAU students: Top Gun. As they were jamming the “Danger Zone” theme, they called up students from the audience to perform the wellknown skit of singing “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling” by the Righteous Brothers. Fans of metal cheered when they heard the duelists perform “Enter Sandman” by Metallica and “Crazy Train” by Black Sabbath. The audience also clapped along to one of the most popular rock anthems of all time: Joan Jet’s “I Love Rock’n Roll.” A couple country songs were also played. “Chicken Fried” by the Zac Brown Band and “Devil Went Down to Georgia” were all well-received by the audience. There were also some interesting mash-ups. The duelists combined Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” with “Living on a Prayer” and later proceeded to play a comedic mash-up of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the advertisement theme of the financial services firm JG Wentworth. Fans of the song from the most watched video on YouTube, PSY’s, “Gangnam Style” rushed to the front of the stage when the duelists asked for the audience to perform the dance from the music video. The duelists continued to play other contemporary hits such as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” and “I’m Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO. Nearing the finale, the duelists jammed to “American Pie.” Free beer and wine were available to students of age and they raised their glasses with gusto singing along to Don Mclean’s signature song. With the last song left, the duelists triumphantly performed Billy Joel’s Piano Man with the audience singing along with zeal. With such an engaging and outstanding spectacle filled with laughter, cheers, and beers in the air, it is safe to say that students will be eagerly awaiting next year’s duel.

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Teri Poucher:Coordinator of Student Activities LYNDA ROBERTS

Student Life Correspondent

If you look up the definition of “pro-active” in the Webster’s dictionary, you will find a photograph of Teri Poucher’s smiling face. Poucher is the Coordinator of Student Activities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and she was born for this role. Enthusiasm is her daily mantra and she pursues her responsibility with devotion. It is difficult to keep track of all Poucher’s university degrees and accomplishments. She has majored and graduated in Marine Biology, Chemistry, Interior Design, and finally a Masters of Science in Higher Education. Among her many vocations, she was a volunteer at Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and helped facilitate camps for the Long Beach Marine Institute on Catalina Island. So, what Poucher really has is street cred. Poucher has advisor and mentoring abilities in many fields and can easily slip into any educational or counseling position she is needed by the students. Although only in her second semester at Embry-Riddle, Poucher has created many new frameworks for the students that keep them informed, entertained, and her most favorite passion; educated. Poucher is especially fond of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs and is encouraging more female students to follow that career path. Poucher has created the Eagle Leadership Series Workshops with topics of life skills that help students succeed after graduation. Poucher says of this program,”It helps the new graduate entering the workforce to be open to the global community and to learn

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THE SWISS ARMY BREAKFAST

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper By Sara Miles

Photo Courtesy Of Teri Poucher

to work well with others. Classroom work is essential, of course, but you need to pair it with people, skills, and practical competence also.” Poucher has teamed up with several of the university deans, directors, and professors to bring this beneficial program to the students. If you are interested, please contact Poucher at [teri. poucher@erau.edu] or stop into her office at the Student Union for more information on this subject. Another program Poucher has created is an additional informational format to make the students more aware of upcoming events on campus. Each Wednesday, students receive notice of events posted on their ERAU email and are able to keep up to date on the college activities. Additionally, Poucher and the Department of Student Life has just started implementing campus event re-

minders through text messages. To sign up for this terrific communication service text message “ERAUevents” to 63566. Poucher says, “We want to keep our students interested, engaged and happy. Educational and social programs encourage retention and maintain a connection to ERAU.” A poster in her office that says, “A grapefruit is a lemon that had a chance and took advantage of it” describes her aspirations for the ERAU students perfectly. The mission of the Office of Student Activities stresses Poucher’s goals exactly and that is to provide leadership, citizenship, academics, excellence, and practical competence to the students. Poucher says, “These five key factors correlate our focus for the students of EmbryRiddle because we want to provide personal and professional success to each of our graduates.”

Ingredients: - 1 pound of bacon - 1 small loaf of crusty bread (like French or sourdough) - 18 eggs - ¾ cup of milk - 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese - Salt, pepper, and spices to taste

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the bacon and crumble it into bite-sized pieces. Cut the bread up into small, half-inch by half-inch cubes. Spray two muffin pans with cooking spray and fill each cup to about 1/3 full with the cubed bread. Distribute the bacon evenly amongst the two pans. In a bowl, scramble the eggs with the milk and spices (I used Italian Spice, but whatever you like with your eggs is fine). Using a ladle, distribute the egg mixture

ATT I INDI TUDE CAT OR

“How do the workout facilities on campus suit your needs?” By Austin Troya Photos by Brenton Woodruff

“They kinda suck. Half the dumbbells are missing, and it’s kinda small for the number of people who use it. They only have the weird chin up bars, it’d be cool to get the normal ones back. Longer hours on the weekend would also be better.” - Anonymous , Freshman

An Evening of Fine Dining DAVID KRANTZ Sports Editor

The night started off with casual conversation as both students and faculty made their way to the Lower Hangar. The etiquette dinner hosted annually by the Student Alumni Association was held on Feb. 21. As in years past, students were able to converse with deans and professors in a formal setting to practice proper formal business behaviors. Shortly before 7 p.m., the guests started to make their way to their tables as the evening events were soon to begin. Once everyone was seated, both Dr. Frank Ayers and Bill Thompson gave opening speeches, welcoming all the guests and set the mood for the evening. The first course of the dinner,a light salad, was shortly brought out and everyone started to talk and learn more about oth-

er guests at the table. Later it would be discovered that this was the only part of the meal that would be easy to eat. Toward the end of the first course, Colonel Fred Cone gave an introduction on introductions, which covered code of conduct for meeting new people. While the second course was brought out, Thompson asked everyone if anyone had given their 30 second speech or elevator speech during the first course. He reminded the guests that often times that short introduction of yourself could be all that was needed to score a job interview or make a major sale. “Once while on an airplane, I was seated next to the couple in charge of the largest swing dance competitions in the country and was given free tickets to attend.” commented Sky Smith. It just goes to show that opportunities will present themselves at any time and it pays to be prepared.

The third course, spaghetti, was everyone’s worst etiquette nightmare. However, according to Thompson, the more important reasons to never order spaghetti is it is typically the cheapest item on the menu and can belittle your value in another’s opinion. By this point in time most of the tables have settled down and conversation became much more relaxed. Everyone really started to get to know the others around them; as Thompson said, “This is where the business happens, not so much the eating.” The evening concluded with the Alumni Relations student employees modeling what and what not to wear, including Andrew McIntyre in his $8 suit. The evening dinner wound down as the events came to a close. After thanking the hosts, the night concluded of a wonderful, enlightening time had by all.

amongst the two muffin pans. Put them in the oven for about ten minutes, then take them out and sprinkle generously with the shredded cheese and put them back in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are set. Serve hot with coffee and orange juice. This recipe has a couple things going for it: first, it’s cheap. The crustier the bread is, the better, so you can use the discounted dayold bread loaves from the grocery store. Eggs and shredded cheese are always pretty cheap, so your only real cost is the bacon. Second, these breakfast cups are delicious. They have everything people love about the mornings—toast, bacon and eggs. If you like one ingredient more than the others, just add more, this recipe is easy to customize. My major complaints are the time it takes to make (about 30-40 minutes of preparation with 25-30 minutes of baking) and the mess it makes, but most people probably won’t mind their kitchen smelling like bacon for a day. This recipe’s great taste makes the effort worth it.

“There’s enough machines to go around usually; the cardio room is well equipped. It’s not usually too crowded. It’s not amazing but sufficient for the needs of students.” -Mark Tverskoy, Freshman “I like it. I think there’s a couple times, recently, where they’ve run out of wipes and a couple of times a week there’s a wait to use a treadmill.” -Raymond Gallardo, First Year Graduate Student

“That’s a great question. I love going to the cardio room, but I refuse to step foot in the actual gym because people just stare at you and stand around by the machines but not using them.” - Caroline Gleb, Junior

“I like the cardio room. It’s awkward when the windows get all foggy though.” -Kelsey Anderson, Senior

“I haven’t been using it this year. I think if the machine room was bigger and had a little more space, I’d go more often.” Max Kalinkin, Sophomore

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MAR. 6, 2013

MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION EASIER GUN REVIEW ALLISON CISNEROS Chief Copy Editor

A woman is begging a Nazi on the screen not to take her children as 20 students watch in the Davis Learning Center Auditorium. The film clip is from “Sophie’s Choice”. Professor Jack Panosian guided the discussion as a part of the Leadership Workshop Series. The Ethics in Leadership workshop gathered 20 students on two nights, Feb. 26 and 27, to learn and offer viewpoints on the relevance of ethics. It was organized by Student Life Coordinator, Teri Poucher. She invited Panosian to lead the class because he was polled as the best to teach ethics on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus. Panosian started with some general and basic definitions of morals, ethics, and leadership. A leader was defined as a guide who motivates people to follow an idea. A leader needed to follow the four paramount steps to success: have a clear idea, communicate so others cooperate, deliver understanding, and harmonize conflicting interests. His two examples had the class agreeing Jesus and Hitler were both leaders. Panosian asked the class what separated them. “Ethics,” was his answer. Ethics consists of a moral code, moral principles, and moral values. A moral code is made of a system of principles. The principles are made of beliefs in an honorable, just, and principled life. The moral values are standards based off of these principles. “It’s not easy to be moral,” said Panosian. It is not always the pop-

ular choice and a person can lose friends by choosing to be moral. It is up to the individual, to choose how to behave, when ethics are called into question. He listed the four steps to ethical decision-making. First, gather the facts. Second, make a prediction based on the relevant facts to make an ethical decision. Third, ascertain your feelings and use your intuition, or gut, as a factor. Finally, ask yourself if you can live with that particular choice and have others know what you did. If someone still has difficulty, that person can always ask other people who have been in the same, or similar, circumstances. Listen to their decisions and then decide how to act. “There’s nothing like good old-fashioned common sense,” Panosian claimed and advised the students to seek out people who have it. Panosian started talking more about leaders. Good leaders surround themselves with people who know areas of information the leader does not. It is very easy to make a poor decision when surrounded by people who always say “yes” or “that’s a great idea”. It takes strength of character, Panosian explained, to ask other people for help when it is needed. “More often than not,” he said, “we aren’t blazing a trail. Someone else has had experience which helps make a decision”. It pays to take time, if allowed, to put more effort into a decision. It is usually how someone arrives at the best decision. The class then moved to discuss abortion. The controversial topic garnered reactions from students arguing if something could be the immoral, but right

decision. This final discussion concluded the workshop. Panosian was a calm, cordial instructor who listened to the students and tried to guide minds to think in new perspectives. Everyone mostly kept to their original statements, but the blend of new ideas was exciting to behold at 7 p.m. on a Wednesday night. Sylvia Tang, ERAU student, said she has only been to two workshops and some are more effective than others. It is “the approach of the speaker” and allowing students to come to conclusions on their own that helps determine how it is effective. Panosian said, “I believe in working with the students in any way that I can that helps them move towards their goals.” He also said he gives what he can to his students. He remembers his awakening to ethics was due to his grandmother at 12 years old. Half of his grandmother’s family and all of his grandfather’s family was gassed by the Turks in the Armenian genocide. Yet, when his sister fell in love and became engaged to a full-blooded Turkish man, Panosian asked his grandmother how she felt about it. The grandmother, with an eighth grade education, replied that the fiance did not do anything. It was other people who committed the genocide. “She rose above it,” Panosian recalled, “It was a great lesson for me.” The Leadership Series is designed to make students think about leadership and its relevance. However, Poucher also said “I really feel self-discovery is important.” The last workshop is for one night only on Wednesday, March 27. Every student is invited to attend.

Lisanne Kippenberg / Horizons Newspaper Professor Jack Panosian explains how good leaders will surround themselves with people who know information that they do not.

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Kel-Tec RFB

by Dayton Burchﬁeld True to form, Kel-Tec has created another masterpiece of a unique firearm, this time under the name RFB, which is short for Rifle, forward-ejecting, bullpup. The first time I laid eyes on it, I decided that I wanted one, purely due to the uniqueness of the weapon. The RFB, as the name states, is a bullpup rifle, meaning that the magazine, chamber and all firing systems are located behind the trigger, almost completely at the back of the weapon. This allows for an 18-inch barrel on a weapon that is only 26-inches long, as opposed to an AR-15 that comes in at 36-inches. Chambered in 7.62 x 51mm NATO (.308), it accepts FN FAL 10 and 20 round magazines, which are inserted about 4 inches from the back of the weapon. My first reaction upon firing it was the kick. I’ve fired semi-automatic .308 rifles before, but this took the cake. Without support, there is noticeable kick, but nothing compared to the kick from other .308’s. Another impressive attri-

Casino

Continued from A1 Spring Fling drew quite a few students. Still offering free food and for students over the age of 21 free beer, the party was very similar to that of last year’s Spring Fling without performers at the beginning. Despite the large crowd

bute was the trigger. Most bullpup rifles have a very soft trigger pull, meaning that the point at which the rifle fires is not always in the same place, making the shots less predictable. This is not the case with the RFB. It is spot on, and fired consistently and solidly. Although it comes with no fixed factory sights, the RFB’s rail is the perfect place to mount any sort of optic that the user wishes, from folding iron sights to full size scopes. KelTec also offers a variety of accessories, such as quad rails and risers that screw onto the provided threads on the front of the rifle, in addition to Bayonet lugs and muzzle brakes. The rifle that I fired also had the Tactical Operating Handle, which is simply a larger charging lever for engaging the bolt, allowing those with larger hands to more easily manipulate it. From the factory, the RFB is designed to be operated ambidextrously, including the abili-

ty to change the side that the charging handle is on. As the name indicates, the RFB is a forward-ejecting rifle, meaning that the spent brass is ejected out the front of the weapon, although “ejected” may not be the right term. The brass simply slides out a port on the front of the weapon, pushed by the next case. This keeps hot brass from flying out of the weapon, possibly hitting someone else, or giving away a position. (as if that’s your concern when firing a .308) My only complaint about the rifle is that there is no way to verify that the chamber is empty either physically or visually, other than by removing the magazine and cycling the bolt repeatedly. This is also the only way to eject the last spent shell casing from the weapon. My only other complaints are, like most KelTec weapons, lack of availability, and the fact that this weapon is named on Senator Feinstein’s ban list.

at this year’s Spring Fling, the dance floor was sparsely used and only drew small groups of students. The party had a rough start when the music tripped the circuit breaker 3 times and the music was stopped at 5-10 minute intervals. Fortunately for all of those at the party, it recovered in the last 2 hours of the party. As the free beer ran out, the dance floor drew the

students over for the opportunity to show off their dance moves. A few of the dancers were even able to breakdance performing flips and onehanded handstands. Casino Night and the Spring Fling produced what was definitely a night to remember. If you didn’t get the chance to go this semester, there is always next year to test your luck at the tables!

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MAR. 6, 2013

Hawaii Club’s 17th Annual

Hawaiin Luau Saturday, April 6 6 - 8 pm in the Activity Center

ERAU Prescott March 6 - March 26

Wed 6 Greek Week 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wellness Center Annual Safe Spring Break Event @ HSU 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ERAU Shuttle Program @ HAAS

Wed 13

Thu 7 6 p.m. Greek Week-Lip Sync @ DLC 7 pm. - 8 p.m. OctoberWest Student Committee Meeting @ HSU

Thu 14

Fri 8

Calendar of Events

Sat 9

Greek Week

* 12:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. Vocal Brown Bay Concert @ Yavapai College Performing Arts Center

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Come Fly With Us @ R/C Airﬁeld

* 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Adult Center

Fri 15

Sun 10 1814 – Napoleon I of France is defeated at the Battle of Laon in France.

Sat 16

Sun 17

Spring Break

St. Patrick’s Day

Intramural ﬂag football & ultimate frisbee team registration

Spring Break

* 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Adult Center

* 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Kings and Queens @ Prescott Center for the Arts

Rush - 7:05 p.m.

Wed 20

Thu 21

Intramural ﬂag football & ultimate frisbee team registration

* 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Adult Center

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Scholarly Speaking @ Hazy Library

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Prescott

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ERAU Shuttle Program @ HAAS

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. OctoberWest Student Committee Meeting @ HSU

Fri 22

Rush - 7:05 p.m.

Arizona Sundogs Home Game

Tue 12

Spring Break

Intramural ﬂag football & ultimate frisbee team registration

Mon 18

Tue 19

Intramural ﬂag football & ultimate frisbee team registration

7 p.m. Intramural Indoor Soccer Tournament @ Eagle Gym

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Spring Graduation Meeting #1 @ DLC

* 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Les Miserables @ Yavapai College Performing Arts Center

Spring Break

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ERAU Shuttle Program @ HAAS

Mon 11

Intramural ﬂag football & ultimate frisbee team registration 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Divine Heart Ministries @ Haas Interfaith Chapel

Sat 23

Sun 24

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. CPR/AED and First Aid Class @ Wellness Center Haas

* 2 p.m. Skirting Traditions Lecture Series - Brenda Warneka on Olgivanna Lloyd Wright @ Sharlot Hall Museum

Mon 25 * 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Prescott Film Festival Presents - Downtown Express @ Yavapai College Performing Arts Center

Tue 26 1958 – The United States Army launches Explorer 3.

Rush - 7:05 p.m.

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

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Section C

HORIZONS

Coming Soon: Softball and Cross-Country ASHLEY RA MIREZ Copy Editor

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott expands academically with the addition of new degree programs, the athletic department is undergoing an expansion as well. The 2013-2014 year brings in two new programs, cross-country and softball. These two programs are being added to the athletic program due to the fact that they “fit well with the type of student body we have. They bring dedication not only to their sport but to the classroom, similar to our other sports,” said Athletic Director Ted Blake. Cross-country joins men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball as a fall sport. The cross-country program will have two teams, men’s and women’s. ERAU Prescott has already hired and began the recruiting process for the fall. The head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country team will be coached by 1997-1999 head coach of Yavapai College cross-country program and graduate of Northern Arizona University (NAU), Chris Bray. At NAU, Bray competed in cross-country and in indoor and outdoor track. After graduating in 1994 with a masters degree, Bray continued with his passion and raced professionally as a duathlete, which is a single race but half running and half cycling. Bray moved to Prescott in 1997 with his wife and became the head coach at Yavapai College for two years. His wife became an assistant coach. The following two years, Bray and his wife switched roles and continued coaching as an assistant coach. Bray is cur-

Lisanne Kippenburg / Horizons Newspaper Ted Blake is ecstatic about having the new softball and cross-country coaches at Embry-Riddle diversifying the athletic community.

rently training for the Boston Marathon, which he had to qualify for in a previous race. While training for the Boston Marathon, forming a team for the inaugural season is at the top of his priorities. Bray started his recruiting process as soon as he was given the opportunity to coach at ERAU Prescott. He attended meets all around Arizona and

southern California. While at the meets, he explained to coaches and athletes that ERAU Prescott was starting up a program and actively looking for athletes, “My approach was to explain to the athletes and their coaches the phenomenal education the athlete could receive at Riddle and the opportunity to continue with the sport they love,” said Bray.

Currently Bray is working with prospective athletes for the fall season by finalizing all their paperwork for school and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA). Bray is also working with students currently enrolled at ERAU Prescott that have an interest in joining the team. A full team for cross-country consists of seven men and sev-

en women. With his team, Bray likes to see improvement. He wants the athlete to be the best they can be, and makes plans to help the athlete achieve that. He describes his personality as generally laid back, but nonetheless focused on practice. Bray happily said, “If you want to wear crazy shorts at practice, great!” Along with working on form-

ing a team, Bray is steadily putting a schedule together and constructing new running trails on campus. The cross-country teams will begin their season, similar to the soccer and volleyball teams, in early August. The team is projected to come in a week before school starts to get a head start on training. The see SOFTBALL page C3

Real Dedication On and Oﬀ the Field ASHLEY RA MIREZ Copy Editor

For the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott athletic program, the 2012-2013 season has been a phenomenal all around program. The women’s soccer team won the California Pacific (Cal-Pac) conference tournament and appeared in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) national tournament. The men’s soccer team had a similar season as the women’s team but also ranked 16th nationally in the NAIA. The women’s volleyball team welcomed in new head coach, Jill Balasczyk, and finished the season as runner-ups in the Cal-Pac conference tournament. The men’s wrestling team

sent seven athletes to the NAIA National Wrestling Championship. The men’s and women’s golf team continues to strive towards their conference and national tournament in late April and mid-May respectively. The success for these teams does not stop here, though. In the classroom, ERAU-Prescott athletes have made an impact individually and as teams. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), for 2011-2012, has individually awarded the men’s and women’s ERAU-Prescott soccer teams NSCAA Team Academic Award. To receive this award a team must accumulate an average of a 3.0 GPA. The men’s team finished the year with a 3.10 GPA and the women’s team finished with a 3.48 GPA. “A 3.48 cumula-

tive GPA is impressive, but what is even more impressive is the degree program these young ladies have chosen. We have several Space Physics and Engineer majors and it’s really impressive that they perform just as well on the field as they do in the classroom,” said head women’s soccer coach Todd Poitras. This is the seventh time for the Men’s team and the fourth time for the women’s team to receive this award from the NSCAA. Individually in this athletic season so far, six student-athletes, all soccer players, have been recognized as NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes. To become a scholar-athlete in the NAIA the athlete must acquire a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and be junior status. During the season, teams typically have two matches a week and

daily practices for two hours a day. This may not sound like much when put that way, but those two matches could be in a different state, which would require travel days. The two hour practices are usually longer due to athletes needing treatment before and after practice to ensure they are healthy and ready to practice and play to the best of their ability. On top of that, in season the athletes are required to take 12 credits but the majority take between 15 and 18 credits. “Time management is key; there are 24 hours in the day, but how do you manage that 24 hours can determine success and failure,” said ERAU-Prescott Athlete Director, Ted Blake. As students at ERAU-Prescott know, there are no “easy” classes. “It can be hard, especially during season, to keep

your grades up, but if you are serious about what you are doing both academically and athletically then the self-motivation allows you to succeed,” said Tristan Korras, men’s soccer player and NAIA ScholarAthlete. With practices, matches and travel days, the student-athlete can become physically tired and the course work can become overwhelming and the studentathlete can become mentally tired, so one might wonder how ERAUPrescott athletes maintain such high academic achievement. Fortunately, the student-athletes support each other no matter what the sport the other student-athlete is a part of or what degree they are pursuing. “Both soccer teams are not only motivation for on the field but academically as well. We’re so good at supporting each oth-

er especially when we travel and have more than one game to play and we are physically exhausted; we wanted to go to sleep at 8 but know we should study until 9:30 to finish studying or do homework, with the support of the team it is easier to accomplish,” said Ciarra Pederson, women’s soccer player and NAIA Scholar-Athlete. “As an athlete, my coaches and professors always helped me to just be my best self, on the court, in the classroom, and just as a person,” said Liesl Hall, women’s volleyball player. Part of the academic success for student-athletes at ERAUPrescott comes from the support of their fellow student-athletes, and another big part are their coaches, athlete director, faculty, and administration. “I hope they appresee DEDICATION page C4

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Player Profile:

The Final Stretch

MARISSA GOLESH

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper

CARSEN COOPER Correspondent

Marissa Golesh is not an ordinary athlete. Since the age of �ive, Golesh has not let anything stop her from playing soccer. Even getting a plate and nine screws in her right �ibula after breaking her leg before preseason her freshman year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University did not stop Golesh from continuing her passion. While growing up in Federal Way, Wash., Golesh did many different activities, ranging from swimming to basketball to softball. As she got older, Golesh had less and less

time to play each sport so she decided to focus most of her effort on soccer. This decision turned out to be the right decision. In high school, Golesh excelled in the sport as a team captain and her team was the narrows league champion every year they competed. Once arriving at ERAU, Golesh’s success only continued. Throughout her athletic career in Prescott, Golesh has been the team’s captain, a scholar athlete, a CALPAC Defender of the Week, and 2012’s MVP. This year she helped the team go to intercollegiate nationals for the �irst time in the school’s history. “I like soccer because I love playing with a team and contributing to the unit that works together to put the ball in the back of the net,” said Golesh. She also loves the fact that each game is “never the same” and that each

“never turns out the way you expected.” A double major in Aeronautics and Aviation Business Administration, Golesh will graduate in the Spring of 2014. After she graduates, Golesh would like a job in either �inancing or accounting. Next year Golesh will be the Student Assistant Coach for the Lady Eagles and she is very excited. Golesh would like to thank her family for all of the support they have always given her. “My parents and my sister have always been my number one fans,” she said, “and I cannot say how grateful and lucky I am to have their love and support!” Golesh would also like to thank Coach Todd Poitras for challenging her and pushing her to be the best player she can possibly be. Finally, Golesh would like to thank her teammates for the incredible season this past year.

Ice Eagles Soar Above Frogmen

BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

Coming off a great tournament at California State University San Marcos Cougar Invitational, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles are starting to make a name for themselves. “The ladies took 7th,” Coach Kim Haddow said proudly, “This was a tournament against five nationally ranked teams. We did great.” The men and women’s golf teams on Embry-Riddle are continually pushing their limits and making this school proud. The program continues to improve on all fronts with only two years under their belts. Many thought that their season ended with most of the fall sports like soccer and volleyball, but that was only half of their season. “Many think that,” Haddow said with a laugh, “We only stop because of the holidays and the weather.” The teams are actually heading into their final stretches of the season as the hardest tournaments loom on the horizon just weeks away.

With players making holein-ones or the men’s freshman being ranked among the nation’s best, the golf team is off to end their season on a great note. Embry-Riddle has already taken the championship with the men and women’s soccer teams and a second place finish by the volleyball team in the first year of being the CALPAC conference, but this year the golf teams have great potential to make nationals. “I think we can make nationals,” Haddow said about her players, “They are some of the most hardworking kids on the course and I see that every day.” If the team wins the CALPAC conference, they will be invited to national tournament in May, representing Embry-Riddle in the nation’s spotlight. The team has the potential to make it as the tournaments ahead of them will test their limits. Between the long days of practice, midterms, and going through the daily routines, both teams are proving they are among the best. They work from sunup to sundown with no thought of a break. These players know what is at stake and live for the game every day.

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Black Sheep

Rugby

MELEA RHODES Correspondent

On Feb. 25, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ice Eagles were ready to take on the Frogmen. When the puck was dropped the Ice Eagles quickly joined in the fray. The Ice Eagles started with the puck and within the first few minutes had made several shots on the goal, but unfortunately did not make any in. The two teams then proceeded to rally back and forth. Shots were made on the Ice Eagles but goalie, number 20, John Brightbill fiercely protected the goal. The Ice Eagles also showed a great defense as they helped to block any shots taken on the goal. Although the Ice Eagles had many close shots on the Frogmen’s goal, the buzzer ended the brief battle of the first period, 0-0. In the second period, the fight to dominate the puck continued. With 11 minutes left in the second period the Frogmen scored, 1-0. This did not deter the Ice Eagles though, it only made them play harder to retrieve the puck. Just a minute later, number 91, Robert Rippe scoredv with an assist from, number 3, Chris Georgell. This tied the score. After 2 more minutes later, the Ice Eagles gained control of the puck and another impressive shot by Rippe was scored with an assist from, number 4, Devon Dundore, which gained the Eagles an-

At the Cougar Invitational, the women continued to do their best. Placing goals upon themselves rather than focusing on winning, the team started to hit their mark and achieve what they came to do. The men, who competed the weekend before in the same tournament, did extremely well against teams that were also nationally ranked. The women finished 7th of 8 and the men finished 11th of 17. These are great for teams that are only beginning to show their potential. They continually play against teams that are tough to build strength and character rather than just to win. The golf team has three regular season tournaments to go. One of which will be at home at the Antelope Hills golf course over Spring Break. This will be a great time for those still on campus to see and understand what these great players go through for the sport they love. As the teams close to the end of the semester, the team will head to the California Pacific Conference (CALPAC) tournament that will feature all eight schools of the conference which will be held in April before finals.

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Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Devon Dundore, Junior, breaks away from the Frogmen.

other point. The score now 2-1. The rest of the period was spent rallying back and forth for the puck. The second period ended with the Ice Eagles in the lead 2-1. At the start of the third period, only a minute in, number 10, Paul Salveson scored with an assist by Rippe. Ahead of the Frogmen, the

Ice Eagles had a fast recovery and a short minute later, number 86, Mitch McKenzie scored with an assist from, number 7, Brett young. This lead did not stop the Ice Eagles from continuing to pursue the puck and work hard though. With the score 4-1 Ice Eagles, the teams rallied with the Frogmen fighting

for more information, contact Kellyn Wagner at wagnerk1@my.erau.edu for control. The battle continued but the Ice Eagles would not allow the Frogmen to take over and with 9 minutes left, number 9, Zach Bissonnette scored, creating an even larger lead with a score of 5-1. With the remaining time in the last period, the Ice Eagles fended off the Frogmen’s

attack and then took hold of the puck. The last minute of the game was ticking off the clock with the puck in the hands of the Ice Eagles, Rippe, with an assist from, number 11, Dan Dubois, scored the last goal of the game as the buzzer sounded. This left the ending score 6-1 Ice Eagles.

Although the Embry-Riddle Ice Eagles took some times to get started in the first period, they played an excellent defense by keeping shots away from the goal. As the second period heated up, they moved on to play well together in offense to keep the score high. Overall, the game was exciting and very well played.

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Softball Continued from B1 first meet is set for the last week in August in Flagstaff where the women will have their first race running a 5K and the men will compete in an 8K. The season concludes in November. “Great candidates applied, but we are confident in Chris Bray. Chris is by far everything we thought he would be. He has been here for six months and I believe he will fit right in with our athletic department and will bring in new, competitive student-athletes to our program. I am looking forward to our first team to start and compete fall 2013,” said Blake. Bray is and has recruited specifically to what ERAU Prescott has academically first and feels that runners fit well into what ERAU Prescott offers. “I’m excited to be here and starting a program because I feel that the type of student that go to Embry-Riddle, cross-country fits perfectly in that you want to work hard and are self-driven; that’s what makes cross country runners.” concluded Bray. The 2013-2014 ER AU Prescott athletic program will have their first spring sport, women’s softball. Marie Thomason, who is native from Arizona, will coach the ERAU Prescott women’s softball team. “We felt that Coach Thomason was by far the one candidate who had the best qualifications. There was no

doubt that she was the top candidate,” said Blake. Thomason, who is originally from Phoenix, attended and played softball at Central Arizona College for a year and then transferred to Brigham Young University Hawaii, where she was a three-year letter recipient in softball. She has been an assistant coach at Northfolk State, Virginia Westland College, and most recently, Dartmouth University. This will be her first head-coaching job and the first time in the NAIA. “So far, my experience has been great! Everyone is so friendly; they take the time to get to know you. It really feels like a community here, and I finally get to do things my way,” said Thomason. Thomason has been busy recruiting. Her approach to recruiting is by first looking at GPA and tests scores of the athletes, then who hopefully will be interested in a degree offered at ERAU Prescott. She is not only recruiting from the high school level but also from junior colleges. She currently has eight women signed for the spring 2014 inaugural season. Three of the eight have signed from Central Arizona College. “The ladies from Central Arizona College came up to visit the school, liked it, and ended up picking a major,” Thomason added, “These ladies will add experience and more maturity for the collegiate level of play.” Thomason is hoping to have 13 signed student-athletes this inaugural season and in the next four years hopes to have 18 student-athletes. Thomason has already seen

interest from current ERAU Prescott students and encourages them to go to the field to freshen up their skills. The set try-out dates for softball is on March 14 at 4 p.m. and March 16 at 9:30 p.m. All students wishing to tryout must attend those dates and have try-out forms completed. In the fall, the team will start workouts and practices in mid-September. The first scrimmage for the team is set for Oct. 5 during the annual Octoberwest. Along with recruiting, Thomason is working on upgrading the current field. She hopes to add a scoreboard, bleachers, upgrade the dugouts, and add bullpens and batting cages. Thomason’s goal is to “make the field feel like a college field.” “My expectations are pretty high. I know that we will have our ups and downs, but my recruits know the importance of an inaugural season. I think that what we do this year will set what we do 20 years down the road,” said Thomason. “I am very pleased with the professionalism that these two coaches have brought to the program,” said Blake. The new coaches are ready and excited to start their seasons. Both coaches have set high expectations for their programs and are already working towards their expectations with their head in next year. These new programs will broaden the athletic program, offer more student-athletes an opportunity to continue the sport they love, and successfully obtain a degree that will secure their future.

Player Profile: DYLAN KINNEY

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper

CARSEN COOPER Correspondent

Dylan Kinney, a senior on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Men’s Golf team, was born and raised with the sport around him. From age 5 and on, Kinney played with his dad on the golf course. He graduated from Shelton High School in Shelton, Wash., and went on to play two years of golf at a community college in his home state before transferring to ERAU. Kinney’s favorite thing about golf is that it is “very challenging, and every course and every day has a new challenge ahead.” Because golf is so dif�i-

cult, Kinney says he has learned great self-control that he has been able to utilize outside of the sport as well. Although he often gets frustrated, he does not let the little things in life bring him down. Kinney also appreciates his team’s dynamic, and says that it is great to work alongside people who not only want the best for themselves, but for the whole team. His teammates make the time spent on the course an enjoyable and more memorable experience. When asked what advice he has for younger players getting into the sport, Kinney said to “stay focused on your sport no matter how hard it can be and it will pay off in the end. Just keep thinking about when you’ll be able to look back on college and see that you made an impression at your school.” For those not yet in college, he said to “keep your grades up

throughout high school. It matters when you are trying to go to college.” After graduation, Kinney hopes to go back to the Paci�ic Northwest to become a �light instructor to build hours. Afterwards, he would like to �ind a job in corporate aviation. Kinney says he will never stop playing golf, and looks forward to being able to play in tournaments outside of college for many years to come. “I would like to thank my parents for their support of me, on and off the course,” Kinney said. “I would also like to thank my coaches, Mike and Kim Haddow for giving me this opportunity to play on their team.” Finally, Kinney would like to thank his team “for always being there for me if I need anything, and the rest of my family and friends who have supported me in my decisions to come to ERAU and play for such a good program.”

STAYING FIT 22’s LORENZO COYKENDALL Correspondent

It’s time to own a pair of 22’s. These 22’s are something to be proud of, and no, they are not a pair of rims, speakers, or guns. 22’s in this case are a pair of yoked arms! This is not an easy task to achieve, however; this workout will help attain those horseshoe triceps and bulging biceps that everyone aspires. So, quit playing League of Legends and hit the gym. By super setting four simple workouts once a week for at least four weeks, it will be possible to achieve toned and defined arms in no time. Super setting means no rest between sets, so there will be

no rest between doing sets of standing biceps curl and cable rope overhead extension. The same goes for no rest between barbell curl and skull crushers. This workout will only require the use of the cable machine and barbell free-weights in the gym. In total this workout can take anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes. Always remember to stretch before and after working out. Continuously hydrate through exercising. For more information scan the QR code and check out the rest of Kris Gethin’s DTP program which includes this arm workout and last edition’s leg workout. Good luck in attaining those arms and any other fitness goals in mind.

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FLAVIU CIOBANU Correspondent

Looking to increase your one-rep max for bench press, squat, or deadlift? Creatine can help; it is one of the most effective supplements to maximize muscle size and strength. Creatine is a nitrogen-containing compound found naturally in fish and meat. Our bodies also contain creatine with the majority stored in muscle tissue. Our bodies use ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to fuel activity by breaking down a chemical bond between phosphate groups turning ATP to ADP (adenosine diphosphate). The phosphate in ADP must be replenished to form ATP to continue fueling muscular contraction. To

replenish ATP quickly, muscle cells rely on creatine phosphate. The rate of this system is dependent on the amount of phosphocreatine stored in the muscle. With a higher amount of creatine in the body, the higher phosphocreatine stores accelerate the rate of ATP even faster. This is the primary system behind very short powerful movements like sprinting and deadlifting. There are many published studies on creatine (in its monohydrate form). These show that creatine supplementation can improve maximum power and strength, workload performed during sets of maximal effort, and sprint performance. Creatine increases muscle volume by pulling fluid into the fibers. By enhancing the amount of fluid you have

in the muscle, it increases the stretch placed on the muscle membrane; promoting longterm muscle growth. Creatine helps you push harder and lift heavier. Creatine will also allow training at a higher frequency with faster recovery times and you can hit the gym more times throughout the week. Creatine also helps increase the metabolic rate. Cardio sprint training is one of the best ways to boost your metabolic rate and sprinting relies strictly on ATP as a fuel source. Supplementing with creatine allows you to have better sprint performance. The best form to take, backed-up by studies, is creatine monohydrate. Take five grams a day before your workout, always make sure you are fully hydrated, and watch your

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Dedication Continued from C1 ciate the support that we get from administration and academics. From which is Dr. [Frank] Ayres to the deans. Deans have been very supportive; they know what we are trying to achieve,” said Blake. With the support from the fac-

ulty, student-athletes are able to strive to continue to be the best student and best athlete they can be. Overall, the athletic department goal is to give the studentathlete the opportunity to continue with the sport they love and obtaining a degree in something they are passionate about. “As athletic director, I am proud how well they do in the classroom and the athletic venue. They have an opportunity to get a degree

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that is quite outstanding and be successful with it,” said Blake. The student-athletes are faced with the same course work and expectations every other student is, which can get very challenging and overwhelming with practices, matches and travel days but together, as a team and program, they get through the seasons and semesters. “At the end of the day we were on the team had the same purpose,” said Pederson.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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# YouAreAnnoying

ASHLEY RA MIREZ Copy Editor

Everyday college students browse Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, typically to get their mind off their rigorous schedule. The problem is that these social networks are supposed to ease your mind, to have a little laugh in the middle of your day, but that is becoming more sporadic. What I have found recently, is that I would rather do 50 calculus problems than read or look at what my “friends” are posting on social networks. Facebook has become a place where people are reposting things from Reddit or from another friend, and posting statuses that waste seconds of peoples’ day. I am not saying Reddit or your friends are not funny; I am saying leave it to those sites or to your friend to be funny and leave it to them to get the credit. But if you do have the dire need to post from these sites or your friend, so you can be cool and get 100 likes, at least give them credit. Along with posting, do not waste your friends’ time with posting nonsense that no one but you care about. An example would be, “Ahhh, the weather is perfect I am going to go on a run (:” Sorry to inform you, but no one really cares if you think the weather is perfect or if you are going on a run. Or another example is the very vague, cry-

ing for attention statuses: “Today sucked”. Naturally, you are going to have that friend or family member to ask you what happened that made your day unpleasant. But the typical response from the poster will say something along the lines of “Oh nothing” or “I do not want to talk about it”. If you do not wish to talk about something on a social network site, do not post it on a social network. Twitter seems to have become a mini blog, a place to complain about things and be a little more open with your personal life. Though you waste less of others time in 140 characters, you can be more annoying and more irritating than you are on Facebook. It is acceptable on Twitter to post your complaints and thoughts. Twitter users love to see other users complain about the same thing or comment about how much they love a movie, but when a tweeter starts to put too too much of their personal life out there, it

becomes annoying. As a fellow Tweeter, I hate seeing, “I hope I see my baby today”, “I just hope he knows that I love him”, or my favorite, -insert actions that should only be known inside the relationship tweet- . There are two things that make these tweets annoying. The first is that “baby” has a name. We understand that you have a significant other and understand that is what you call them in them in your time together, but on a social network, your significant other has a real name. And second, no one wants to see that

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you are having problems in the relationship or know about every single thing you all do together. Problems and activities belong between you and him/her. It is disrespectful to your significant other to allow the world into your relationship. “Selfies” need to go. @ MensHumor tweeted something very relevant: “Take a look at your Instagram. If the last 5 pics are of your face, everyone hates you.” Your followers are typically your friends, who you have met you face to face, so they obviously know what your face looks like. Since your followers know what you look like, there is no need to post a picture of your face daily or even weekly. When people get on Instagram they are looking to see what you are doing, what your view is, not what your face looks like today because surely it looks the same as yesterday. It is understandable that you get bored while studying, but how about you post a picture of your study material or your current view and not of your face? There are a couple of exceptions though. Exceptions include: special events, seeing a friend you have not seen in a long time, haircuts, or if you have not posted a picture of yourself in a year. If you are not in these exceptions, please just do not post your face, be a little more creative. Now all these are annoying things to encounter during your breaks from your schoolwork so take action, or should I say, take no action. Do not like these annoying posts, do not comment on their annoying tweets, and do not like their face. By doing this, hopefully the poster will get the hint that no one likes what they’re posting and to stop posting annoying things. If you are guilty of these annoying things, please stop.

The Hunt for the .308 Winchester

PAULO CHAN Correspondent

A rifle is nothing without ammunition. Nothing is more frustrating than getting a brand new rifle and not having ammunition to try it out. But finding ammunition in Arizona should be easy, right? WRONG! What once was easy to find and obtain is now as scarce as water in the middle of the desert. After unboxing a brand new .308 rifle, scoping it, cleaning it, and slapping a bipod on it, I wanted to take it out shooting. So off I go to the local gun shop to pick up some ammunition. Lo and behold, they were out of .308 caliber ammunition! It was shocking to say the least.

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nically they did have ammunition, and pretty exotic ones at that but none of the formerly common ammunition. It was the same sad situation at the Sportsman’s Warehouse. Back in my favorite gun store here in Prescott, I tried once again to see if they had some .308. At last, I found some; a box of 7.62 x 51 mm, the metric measurement of the .308 ammunition, there. After about 2 weeks and at least 200 miles traveled, I finally was able to go out to the range and try out my new rifle. Tough times abound for many of us who take up recreational shooting as a pastime. The plentiful supplies of ammunition that once graced the shelves of many stores are becoming empty. While people can argue about laws, and rights, and wrongs, and so on, all I want is to be able to do what most people 50 years ago considered just another pastime: a weekend outdoors with a few good buddies, some empty cans and bottles, and a bag full of ammunition for my guns.

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Next up, to Wal-Mart. Surely they have ammunition, heck they have everything. The hopeful thought I had quickly faded as I saw the shelves formerly stocked with boxes of ammunition completely empty. I had a chat with the man behind the ammunition counter. “We never keep much ammunition stocked anymore; they fly off the shelf as soon as they arrive,” A very sad situation indeed. Perhaps this lack of ammunition was just because we were in a small town I thought. A journey to the big city was in order. Down in Phoenix, the first stop was Cabela’s. I really thought that it would be just a quick trip to grab ammo. Nope. First thing I was greeted with were lines. Not at the checkout counter but at the gun counter. People were there buying shotguns, rifles, more shotguns, and more rifles. I thought “Great! No one’s buying ammo, more for me!” That was not the case. The reason for no one buying ammo was simple: there wasn’t any. Well tech-

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“What I like most about [lynda.com] is that you can pop into a course and learn a quick tip, or you can take a lengthy end-to-end training,” said Kathleen Campbell, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University systems analyst. “Plus, the course offerings are so vast that there’s truly something for everyone,” she said. Students can take tutorials to brush up on software basics, or take a current skill to the next level. They can also incorporate cutting-edge technologies into school projects. These new skills can help students get an A on class projects, or boost their resumes to stand out from the crowd. Faculty can enhance the learning environment for students using [lynda.com] by assigning tutorials to augment assigned projects or coursework. Links to courses can be easily embedded into Blackboard or shared online spaces. In short, [lynda.com] complements classroom instruction. Staff and faculty can improve productivity and professional development by taking advantage of the software tutorials and

soft skills tutorials, such as leadership, group dynamics, time management, and more. [lynda.com] lets you manage your learning in a personal profile. This means that you can keep track of course histories, queue up your next tutorials and bookmark favorite courses or points of reference. All completed courses come with an official certificate of completion. Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, we encourage you to check out [lynda.com]. With this self-paced tool, you can enhance your Embry-Riddle learning experience on your own schedule, based on your personal preferences and professional goals. Get started with [lynda.com] today. Visit the “software” tab in ERNIE, and click on the “lynda. com” icon to enter the system. You can also “personalize” your ERAU Tools by adding the “Online Training – lynda.com” icon to your ERNIE homepage. For questions, contact IT support: [ITSupport@erau.edu] or call 928.777.6990.

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Ahh… Spring Break! For most college students, Spring Break serves as a welcome relief to the rigors of academic life. You can relax, strengthen friendships, and have fun!!! While some students choose to go home, others prefer to head for the beaches of Mexico or the United States. If you are planning to go to these or other destinations, play it safe. All too often, students get themselves hurt or killed in an attempt to live out the “stereotype of the spring breaker” that parties hard and drinks abundantly. Did you know… The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol-

ism estimates that alcohol is responsible for killing 1,700 college students each year. In addition, alcohol also plays a significant role in the following: 500,000 unintentional injuries 70,000 sexual assaults 150,000 alcohol-related health problems such as alcohol poisoning and depression So Play it Safe… Here are just a few things to consider when planning your spring break. Travel Safety Advisory • If you do choose to go out of the states plan to carry adequate documentation of US citizenship. • Know the laws – they WILL BE ENFORCED! • Travel with companions at all times. • Leave travel itinerary with

family and friends in the US. • Maintain contact in the US for the entire period of your travels. Alcohol Use & Abuse • If you are of legal age to drink alcohol and choose to drink, do so in a way that does not put you or someone else at risk. • Do not drink and drive. • Do not take any drinks from strangers and do not leave your drink unattended. Drugs like GHB and Rohypnol are tasteless, odorless, are slipped easily into drinks and almost are impossible to detect until it’s too late. Personal Safety • Do not drive when tired and take rest stops frequently. • Prepare a list of emergency contacts like how to reach Mom and Dad, bank and cred-

it card company numbers in case your things are stolen. • Bring a safety kit containing any prescription medications, aspirin, bandages, condoms, etc. • Do not bring strangers or even those people you just met in a club back to your room. • Stay hydrated. • Wear sunscreen – nothing can ruin your vacation like a sunburn! • Watch for careless drivers and always have a ‘co-pilot’ to help watch too! Most importantly: BE RESPONSIBLE! Counseling Ser vices is committed to helping you make the most out of your college career. To make an appointment for counseling, call the Wellness Center (928)777- 6653.

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committed by non-strangers in familiar social situations. • Most acquaintance sexual assaults happen when one or both people are drunk or high. • Drink responsibly. Don’t leave your drink (alcoholic or otherwise) unattended. • If you see something suspicious, note pertinent details and call campus safety 928.777.3739 to report it, or use the emergency call boxes located across campus. Push the button to automatically alert campus safety where you are; they will respond immediately.

• Use the “Buddy System” when attending parties. • Before you drive home, call your roommate, family member, or a friend so they will expect you, and be aware if you are late. • Lock all doors to your car and residence at all times. • Encourage group activities in early stages of a relationship. • You have the right to say no to sexual activity, whether or not you have previously had sexual contact with someone. • Trust your instincts. If you sense that something is wrong,

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get away from the situation. It is always better to be safe than sorry. If you (or someone you know) are the victim of sexual assault, help is available! For information about getting help or reporting a sexual assault, call campus safety 24/7 928.777.3739, contact student life, the Dean of Students, the Wellness Center, or speak to a counselor. *Abby, Antonia. (2002) Alcohol Related Sexual Assault: A Common Problem among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. Supplement NO 14, 2002

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Sexual violence and alcohol often go hand-in-hand. Alcohol and other drug use is a major risk factor for sexual assault on college campuses. 74 percent of perpetrators and 55 percent of victims of rape in a college setting had been drinking alcohol.* This statistic is not intended to infer blame on victims who have been drinking or attended a party where alcohol is involved, but to identify the role that alcohol plays in sexual assault. Suggested Safety Tips: • Know the realities of sexual assault. Most sexual assaults are

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