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Wednesday Mar. 27, 2013 Issue 12, Vol 29
Prescott, Arizona Since 1984 First Copy Free
Remembering Neil Jensen Alumni, Pilot, Friend MITCHELL RA SMUSSEN Senior Correspondent
On the early morning of March 8, 2013, recent Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate Neil Jensen tragically lost his life while flying among the mountainous terrain of the Alaskan wilderness. Jensen was acting as First Officer on a Beechcraft 1900 turboprop for ACE Air Cargo when his aircraft impacted rising terrain during adverse weather conditions. His funeral was held in Anchorage, Alaska on March 13. If Jensen had followed the typical four-year path of most students, he would have been set to graduate this spring. However, through hard work and dedication, he was able to earn his degree in Aeronautical Science, with honors, an entire year early. Shortly after graduation, Jensen landed a position flying turboprops; an opportunity he knew was extremely fortunate for a recent alumni. In a few short months of flying for ACE Air Cargo, he experienced more than
most do in years. He traveled to virtually every corner of Alaska and almost doubled his total flight hours. Jensen’s family said that they had never seen him happier than in the last month before he passed away. He had been blessed with what most would consider a “dream job”. While his death was a tragic accident, he passed away doing what he loved more than anything. Many knew Jensen as a smart, shy, and gentle giant with an unbridled passion for aviation and a heart of gold. While he was a somewhat private person, Neil was nothing less than a brother to his close friends and former roommates. Though his time spent at E R AU w as shorter than most, he made the best of his college experience and lived his student life to the fullest: from hiking Camelback Mountain and Glassford Hill to watching countless hours of Flight of the Concords and Adventure Time. To the layman, Jensen may have seemed like a straight-laced guy that
While his death was a tragic accident, he passed away doing what he loved more than anything.
Jensen in his First Officer’s ACE Air Cargo uniform.
probably belonged in the engineering program more so than the College of Aviation; he had a very inquisitive mind. Jensen loved to build intricate gizmos and solve puzzles. But, to the people close to him, he was the most hilarious, fun loving, and quick-witted person they had ever met. Neil was more than a friend, or even a best friend, he was a role model; he was someone you could really look up to and inspire to be like. Those that loved him will always remember his actions and words. For the close-knit group of people on this campus, with which he spent most of Jensen Family for Horizons Newspaper Left: Jensen hiking Camelback Mountain. Above: Jensen walking the trails of Glassford Hill.
his time, not a day will go by without making a “Neil Reference” or asking themselves “What would Neil Do?” when an awkward, trying, or especially silly situation arises. Neil lived his life with an unstifled devotion to the people he cared about. There was nothing that could hold a candle to the way he felt for his close friends and large, loving family. Whether it was climbing the high-
Bill Thompson Departing for Daytona, Will be Missed by Prescott
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est Alaskan peaks or simply scrambling in the Dells, Neil was always the one to organize a day of fun with the ones he cared for most dearly. He thrived on his close relationships and always strived to make others happy. Although Neil may no longer walk this earth, or aviate through the skies above, he will live on in spirit, forever reminding us of the quirkiness that life has to offer.
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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus will be saying goodbye to Bill Thompson in July, after an 18 year career at ERAU Prescott. After being named Interim Director of Alumni Relations in late February, the university decided to permanently promote Thompson to the position in March. In order to take the position, however, he has been asked to move
to the Daytona Beach campus. Thompson graduated from the Prescott campus in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Business Administration. Since he returned to ERAU, he has served in many roles on campus and worked in Admissions and Alumni Relations. He has also been involved with several student organizations, like the Ice Eagles Hockey Team and the Women’s Ambassador Program. “The students in Daytona and the students in Prescott are very see THOMPSON page A5
Thompson and wife, Dr. Blomstrom, pose on the edge of the Grand Canyon Bill Thompson for Horizons Newspaper
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AFROTC Scores Memorable Victory in California Tony Nguyen Correspondent
During a hot and humid Los Angeles afternoon, a group of Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) cadets huddled and shouted with joy. These cadets were celebrating a memorable first place victory at the Southern California Invitational Drill Meet (SCIDM). SCIDM, an annual competition hosted by AFROTC Detachment 060 of University of Southern California, is the gathering of drill and color guard teams from schools around the nation. The judges of the color guard portion of the competition for this year were Base Honor Guard from Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif. The judges for all other aspects of the competition were US Marine Drill Instructors from San Diego County. For the second year in a row, SCIDM was held at the Northrop Grumman Aerospace in Redondo Beach. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Detachment 028 AFROTC Honor Corps, consisting of Honor Guard, Rifle Drill Team, and Sabre Drill Team, have been preparing for SCIDM since the beginning of the spring semester. Each team put in countless hours towards preparation for the competition in Southern California. Starting in the fall semester, all teams have been training to develop and hone their skills and discipline to a level of an elite college Honor Corps. The blood and sweat that was shed during practice culminated in the honor of representing their school and Detachment 028 through public performanc-
Jake Suss/ Horizons Newspaper Adam Olimski, Matthew Taylor, Nathan Stirm, and Mitchell Bartlett, members of AFROTC Detachent 028’s Colorguard, compete in California.
es, services, and competitions. The cadets in the Honor Corps were confident, prepared, and excited to face the fierce judging at SCIDM. Even through all the preparation, none of the drill teams were large enough to compete with a full 10-man team and were not eligible to compete in regulation or inspection phases of the competition, the highlight of the competition.
Aviation History Program Resurrects Forgotten Ace Sara Miles News Editor
In the latest installment of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation History Program, the campus and community came together to learn about one of Arizona’s lesser-known WWI heroes. A contemporary of WWI pilot and Prisoner of War Ernest A. Love (the namesake of Prescott’s airport) and a fellow ace to Frank Luke, for whom Luke AFB in Phoenix is named, Ralph A. O’Neill has somehow slipped through the cracks of history. Historian Alan Roesler brought him back to life in the Davis Learning Center on Wed., Mar. 21. Roesler has been a member of the League of WWI Historians since 1986, with numerous articles and a book, An Arizona Aviator in France, published. Roesler’s interest in O’Neill began when he noticed the WWI aviator’s name on the Santa Cruz County Roll of Honor, a memorial dedicated to the servicemen of that county who have died while on active duty since 1861. By researching
that mysterious name, Roesler uncovered a rich life undocumented in many history books. O’Neill was born to a prominent family in Durango, Mexico, in 1896. Because his father, a banker, worked on both sides of the border, O’Neill was granted dual U.S.-Mexican citizenship at birth. He and his four sisters spent their childhoods all over the border region as their father followed ever more promising business opportunities. O’Neill was a bright and industrious student, but when WWI broke out, he decided to put his dreams of becoming a metallurgist on hold to join the U.S. Air Service. According to Roesler, O’Neill wanted to join the military, but also remain “his own man.” In an interview after the war, O’Neill said he had “no desire to be one of the mob. If there were still knights in shining armor, I would have liked to be one of them.” O’Neill certainly set himself apart from his fellow airmen, both in ability and lifestyle. As one of the highest ranking cadets in his class, O’Neill see ACE page A4
The honor guard team had two teams that competed in the color guard portion of the competition. The rifle drill team also had two teams which competed in the 4-man exhibition. The sabre drill team had one team that competed in the 4-man exhibition. Each of these teams put in at least eight hours a week of practice and preparation for the competition. Taking time out of
their busy schedules to represent the AFROTC and ERAU at SCIDM, the most exciting performance of the year. Each team displayed their own discipline (guns, swords, and colors) at SCIDM. The competition was judged to military standards by professional military judges. Teams must not only master basics such as marching and performances, but
must master wearing their uniforms and have the discipline to remain unflustered when something were to go wrong under the piercing eyes of the Marine Drill Sergeants. The cadets are celebrating Honor Guard’s first place victory at SCIDM in the color guard portion of the competition. This well-deserved victory was the result of many hours
of training, practice, and plenty of dedication. Every team put their best forward for the competition and had a wonderful time learning and growing as cadets, students, and future Air Force officers. Many, if not all, cadets are looking forward to next year’s competition, to bring back to Embry-Riddle more trophies to display their hard work and dedication.
Professor Takes to the Skies in Self-Built Plane Allison Cisneros Chief Copy Editor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has always been known for its aviation enthusiasts. Now, the Prescott campus boasts Professor Sean Jeralds as someone who has unequivocally proved it. Jeralds has built a Breezy. The RLU-1 Breezy was built in 1964 by Charley Roloff, Carl Unger, and Bob Liposky. It took off at the 1965 EAA Fly-In airshow in Rockford, Illinois. It became popular for families to take rides in the quirky aircraft. The biggest eye-catching feature of the Breezy is the open cockpit. All of the occupants are open to the elements on the ground and in the air. It fixes the problem of fighting for the window seat because every seat is a window seat. Jeralds built his with the help of men who had already built Breezies. It is in the experimental category of aircraft. This requires it to be registered with the FAA and a licensed pilot must fly it. Jeralds proudly showed off his bright yellow
Breezy. It was completed in November. It is kept at a hangar by Love Field. It was built hundreds of miles away, and the weather finally cleared for Jeralds to bring it home last month. Jeralds built the plane to share his love of aviation with ERAU students. “I built it to share the passion of flying. There’s nothing like it. There is nothing to compare...flying a Breezy.” Other people have tried to explain flying a Breezy, Jeralds said. The most outra-
geous example is comparing it to sitting in a chair at the top of a 40-foot pole in the middle of a hurricane. He is very enthusiastic about the Breezy and welcomes questions. He also invites any and every person to take a ride in it. “That’s why I built it, I want to give people rides in it,” Jeralds explained. Jeralds has an office on the second floor of Academic Complex 1 and will be happy to talk to anyone about his experimental aircraft.
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Sean Jeralds for Horizons Newspaper Professor Sean Jerald’s self-built Breezy, which he invites interested students to come along for a ride.
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Library Honors Published Faculty A Dog’s Life:
Austin Troya/ Horizons Newspaper Dr. Richard Bloom presents a certificate to Dr. Thomas Field, one of the faculty members honored at the Library Scholary Speaking Event. David Krantz Sports Editor
The Udvar-Hazy Library was proud to present this year’s Scholarly Speakers event in celebration of their progress toward becoming a Learning Center. Each year, the Library hosts faculty speakers that encourage and inspire students to get involved in research projects.
This year’s speakers were Dr. Michele Zanolin, Dr. Gary Northam, and Dr. Douglas Isenberg who spoke about their personal interest and experience in the field of research. Dr. Zanolin presented on the research that he has done through LIGO and VIRGO to detect ripples in the space time continuum. “Research for me is a way to make myself a better person.” The key to conducting
research is planning and interaction with the community. The Dean of the College of Aviation Dr. Northam confessed that there is not much research done on the pilots’ side of aviation, but that should be changed, “teaching our pilots research expands their minds, so that they may create new and better methods to fly.” Research starts with a dream and you don’t have to be good at it to enjoy its benefits.
Contributing largely to the field of Dynamics and Controls, Dr. Isenberg keeps many research projects ranging from personal interests to projects with high levels of student involvement. Research is a good way for students to learn and study their interests. Conferences are one of the best ways to continue and start new research projects. They allow you to meet with and see what everyone else’s research. It is truly incredible the amount of research being done at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University but what is in all of this for the students? The library was proud to announce its progress and move toward becoming a Learning Center. A Learning Center is much more than just a Library. It is a place specifically designed around helping students to learn and conduct research of their own with the help of faculty. A place designed to fit the needs of all the students and faculty where research is encouraged. The library has recently added a Mac lab, and is working toward a digital format. This is designed to assist research and free up space for further improvements. Library Director Sarah Thomas is proud of what the library does for the school and will continue to bring in new ideas and methods to further improve the facility. “Just because we are a small school, doesn’t mean that we can’t do great things.”
Where and How Dogs Came to Be
Carsen Cooper Copy Editor
The name “Astrophysics Colloquium” was a bit of a misnomer on Tuesday, March 5. Instead of the usual physicist coming to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, a biologist arrived to tell students about her new research on a topic close to all of our hearts: dogs. Dr. Sarah Brown, a researcher in veterinary genetics and anthropology, has spent much of the past couple of years gathering evidence for a claim that she and her team has made. The previously accepted hypothesis regarding the origins of the modern dog said that the dog was first created about 15,000 years ago in the Middle East and then spread from there to various parts of Central Eurasia, South East Asia, and Europe. However, Dr. Brown’s claim challenges this, saying that the dog originated in Central Eurasia, moved to South East Asia where it diversified, before splitting up and moving across the Eurasian continents. Dr. Brown spent the past few years doing research to get evi-
dence to support her claim. Using mitochondrial DNA to track the DNA of the dog species maternally from saliva samples of dogs from all over the world, her team discovered that South East Asia was home to the most diversified dog population about 9,000 years ago. These saliva samples determined that there were two major groups of dog breeds: Middle Eastern breeds and Asian breeds. To determine where the modern dog came from, her team had to show a genetic link from modern dogs to one of these groups. After more research, her team noticed that European and American dog breeds were grouping with Asian dogs. How could that be? After further analysis, she determined that the only way for this to be possible was that the Asian breeds had once branched off from the Eurasian/Middle Eastern breeds. Her theory then developed that the dog originated in Central Eurasia before moving to Asia and diversifying and moving on from there. “I really enjoyed Dr. Brown’s topic,” freshman Melea Rhodes said. “I feel like I learned a lot about how dogs have come to be. I wish I could hear more.”
Students, Companies Fly UAVs Under the Radar Stephen Rayleigh Special to Horizons
While people around the U.S. purchase Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and fly them for personal enjoyment and commercial profit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is struggling to find a way to regulate them. These UAVs, or drones as the media call them, are easy to find and cheap. For as little as $300, you can buy a video-equipped helicopter UAV on the Internet that you control with your iPhone or iPad. Online communities have formed around people that build their own UAVs for personal enjoyment. The largest such community, DIYDrones. com, developed their own autopilot, called the ArduPilot Mega, or APM. The APM is about the size of a business card, and can turn any model airplane or helicopter into a fully functioning UAV. Many people, including the FAA, wonder if this kind of activity is legal. Hobbyists who fly UAVs point to a 30-year-old FAA document pertaining to model aircraft, Advisory Circular 9157, Model Aircraft Operating Standards, which they say gives them free access to the skies.
Some of these private UAV flyers have even started using their machines to make money. The possibilities are endless, but some of the actual uses have been real estate photography, motion picture cinematography, search and rescue, and police work. Commercialization, however, is where the FAA apparently draws the line on private UAV use, and has reportedly
ial photography to surveillance. The FAA has granted some 1,428 public agencies permission to fly their UAVs, according to a Freedom of Information Act request last year. This Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) process is not available to private companies. They must apply for a Special Airworthiness Certificate or Experimental Certificate, which only allow crew training and research, and exclude flying for profit.
University Prescott Campus vied for one of the test sites as part of an Arizona statewide effort that would include several small test areas throughout the state. The small parcel of airspace over the northwest portion of the Embry-Riddle campus would reportedly be used to test small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) i n
them, and fly the aircraft autonomously. Strictly speaking, they are not breaking the law, but the university administration is considering regulating the activity. Several of the under-theradar commercial UAV operators in the United States, and indeed some Embry-Riddle students, are wondering if there really is a future in commercial UAVs. While the answer is uncertain in the U.S., it is decidedly clearer in some other countries. In Canada, Eu-
written letters to a few individuals asking them to desist operating their UAV for profit. But it seems that most UAV companies either don’t know or don’t care. Numerous websites of private UAV companies advertise services in everything from aer-
Last year, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, passed by Congress in February, gave the FAA a set of milestones to integrate UAV’s into the national airspace by 2015. Most recently, the FAA belatedly complied with the milestone by selecting six UAS test sites to evaluate airspace integration of UAVs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
suppor t of public safety agencies, such as law enforcement, fire departments, and search and rescue. Several students, as part of clubs or teams and as individuals, are already operating UAS as hobbyists over the campus. These students build or purchase model aircraft, buy autopilots on the Internet and install
rope, and Australia, companies may apply through their respective aviation authorities to conduct business with an UAV. In all cases, the operation must be conducted safely by trained personnel over non-populated areas. Australia is the first country in the world to offer UAV companies the opportunity to obtain operator certificates. The pro-
cess reportedly takes around one year and $5,000 USD. Nearly 35 Australian companies have become certificated, and now perform jobs such as aerial photography and mine surveying. However, many more still fly their UAVs for profit illegally, stating that the current regulations are “unenforceable.” As for the United States, the horse has left the stable and an entire industry has started without asking the FAA for permission first. Now, that industry waits to see if the FAA will create regulations (and try to enforce them) or turn a blind, defeated eye. Until such time that Embry-Riddle administration regulates hobby UAS flight on campus, please use good judgment and do so as safely as possible. AC 9157 does offer good advice on safety and should be followed. The Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code also has safety guidelines, to include a document referring to safe use of autopilots in model aircraft. Good rules of thumb: ■ Always have the ability to take control manually ■ Avoid overflying buildings, parking lots, and people ■ Give right of way to manned aircraft ■ Respect others’ privacy
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Air Force Cuts Support at Public Events WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs. Effective today, active-duty, Reserve and Guard units will cease all aviation support to the public. This includes the cancellation of support to all air shows, tradeshows, flyovers
(including funerals and military graduations), orientation flights, heritage flights, F-22 demonstration flights and open houses, unless the event includes only local static assets. Additionally, the Air Force will cancel the Thunderbirds’ entire 2013 season beginning April 1. The Thunderbirds and Heritage Flight crews will complete their certification procedures for safely flying aerial demonstrations in case the budget allows resumption of scheduled events in 2013, but the Air Force will cease participation in Heritage flights following certification. The Air Force will reduce flying hours by as much as 18 percent -approximately 203,000 hours -and impacts will be felt across the
Student Represents University in UAS Industry brad clancy Senior Correspondent
Skylar Sanders, an EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Yellow Ribbon student, was able to represent Embry-Riddle at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Fla. MetaVR is a simulation company Sanders has been working at to refine the unmanned aerial system (UAS) simulation laboratory on the Prescott campus. While he was at the conference, he helped MetaVR grow their business, and further help ERAU gain a foothold in the UAS industry. “Every aviation and nonaviation simulation company that is Department of Defense grade was there, and I represented Embry-Riddle,” said Sanders. “I got to tell everybody what the UAS program at EmbryRiddle has to offer,” said Sanders, “[and] how we are utilizing [MetaVR’s] software as well as other people’s software to make the best simulator.” The ERAU simulator is reasonably unique, in that there are few simulators in the country that can simulate the integration of UAS technologies into the national airspace.
Using the MetaVR software, they can simulate several mission profiles, including details such as police chases and fire response. Using an ADS-B transponder code, they are working with the Air Traffic Control minor and major to train students in integrating UAS into the national airspace. Sanders was a UAV instructor pilot in the US Army for four years, and he was running his own flight line by age 21. He trained people in simulators, and he intends to continue working in the simulator field. “I was an instructor for people with much higher rank than I had in the Army,” said Sanders, and he notes that he “wouldn’t even be at Embry-Riddle without the Army, and I definitely wouldn’t be in the UAV and simulation field.” Along with hiring Sanders for an internship this summer, MetaVR has begun sponsoring Sanders for papers that he has started to write. The company also wants to begin hiring more interns from EmbryRiddle. There will be a growing opportunity for ERAU students involved in UAS programs because of UAS industry growth and future FAA standards for the growing UAS field.
service and directly affect operational and training missions. “While we will protect flying operations in Afghanistan and other contingency areas, nuclear deterrence and initial flight train-
lic and military events is flown at no additional cost to the taxpayer using allotted training hours, the Air Force had no choice but to cancel support to these events. “Engaging with the public is
“[...]faced with deep budget cuts, we have no choice but to stop public aviation support.” -- Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick ing, roughly two-thirds of our active-duty combat Air Force units will curtail home station training,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Since all aerial support to pub-
a core Air Force mission and communicating and connecting with the public is more important today than ever before. However, faced with deep budget cuts, we have no choice but
to stop public aviation support,” said Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, director of Air Force Public Affairs. “The Air Force will reevaluate the program at the end of the fiscal year and look for ways to curtail the program without having to cancel aviation support altogether.” The Air Force will continue to seek additional ways to remain engaged with the American public. For more information, please contact Air Force Public Affairs at [aerial.events@pentagon. af.mil] or 703-695-9664. For information specific to the USAF Thunderbirds, please call Air Combat Command Public Affairs at (757) 764-5007. PRESS Release
New G.I. Bill Brings Changes to Flight Training for Veterans bRandon Leadbetter Correspondent
Micaela Stewart Copy Editor
A scare went across campus about the new G.I. Bill for veterans as the newest mandate has changed some things for veteran students. The immediate shock was that the government was not paying for veterans to learn to fly at Embry-Riddle anymore. The G.I. Bill was created to help soldiers go back to school. Established after World War II, the soldiers were returned home from the Pacific and European theaters having put their education on hold. This Bill helped get them into the higher level of education they gave up when they went to war. There have been many changes since the 40s, but the idea has stayed predominantly the same. After 9-11, a veteran needed to have 36 months of active duty to receive 100% of the G.I. Bill. However, the latest version in 2011, changed the format for veterans learning to fly. The G.I. Bill gave a veteran $18,000 for an academic year. Embry-Riddle like many schools is a yellow ban-
ner school. This signifies that the school will cover half the remaining costs the veterans need leaving them only to pay the final quarter of what is needed. This covered 36 months of schooling with no wiggle room. This money can be applied to any degree at Embry-Riddle, but the pilots benefited the most, but this is where the bill changed in 2011. When the new revisions were announced, Congress, in their infinite wisdom, did not explain everything in detail only bits and pieces. The main change was that schools like EmbryRiddle, known for its aeronautics, were not going to be getting any money for veteran pilots. “This put a lot of veterans up in arms,” Dan Lupin from the Financial Aid Office said, “This was going to leave our veterans here on campus high and dry.” After a lot of paperwork was done, over 100 Embry-Riddle veterans went to Washington D.C. to lobby against this new G.I. Bill. It worked! The veterans who lobbied had already started their courses at Embry-Riddle and were therefore grandfathered into the program. This allowed many veterans to take a breather knowing that they did not have to go find several
thousand dollars to finish the program. However, but it was those incoming veterans that had to fear not getting funding for a Aeronautics degree. “Congress has changed what is going on with the G.I. Bill,” Lupin said, “Instead of helping schools with already established flight programs they have turned it to community colleges.” Lupin is right as community colleges across the country have begun to institute flight programs. The idea is not intelligent at all because when the money was going to schools like Embry-Riddle there was a cap of $18,000, but now at community colleges there is no cap. “From a taxpayer’s perspective it’s very bad that there is no cap now,” Lupin said, “But those that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan deserve it more than we can even imagine.” The G.I. Bill has helped millions of veterans across this great nation. This bill is to help them ease back into the society they left when they signed up to fight. “Embry-Riddle is not cheap,” Lupin said, “but the veterans know that this is the place to get an education from when it comes to flying and willing to go the little further to get what they want.”
Ace Continued from A2 was added to the 147th Aero Squadron at the last moment to fill an empty slot, and followed behind his new squadron on their way to France. While his squadron mates languished on a troop transport packed with other young men, O’Neill was on a ship full of doctors and, more importantly, nurses. On his leisurely trip across the pond, he managed to stop in London and get his uniforms tailored in the British style at the posh Savile Row, and he met and began dating the daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Before hooking up with his squadron in Paris, O’Neill made sure to stay at the Regent Hotel, the largest hotel in Europe at the time. In the 147th, O’Neill often avoided group calisthenics by jumping over a hedge and riding away on his bike. Besides leading a unique personal life, O’Neill’s skills as an aviator were extraordinary. Within five months of combat, O’Neill had won five victories, enough to make him the fifth ace of WWI. Roesler was skeptical at first when reading O’Neill’s claim that he had flown 99 combat missions in that time, an extraordinary number for a WWI pilot. He was even more surprised to find that O’Neill had flown 103 combat missions in the Nieuport 28, the Spad 13, and the Sopwith Camel. For his efforts, O’Neill earned the Distinguished Flying Cross three times as well as a French Croix de Guerre. Although O’Neill’s marriage to the Captain’s daughter didn’t last, he went on to accomplish much after the war, including helping form the Mexican Air Force and founding the New York RioBuenos Aires airline, which later merged with Pan Am. He passed away in California in 1980, at the age of 83, and was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in April 2012. Aviation History Program events such as this highlight exciting and often overlooked moments in the development of modern aviation. Keep an eye out for a presentation on the Berlin Airlift this April, and for one event a month during every semester.
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ERAU Prescott
Calendar of Events
March 27 - April 9
Wed 27
Thu 28
All Day Easter Grams @HSU
Fri 29
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. SGA Chat with the Chancellor @ AC-1 Atrium
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eagle Leadership Series @ DLC
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Engineers Week - Film Katy McAllister (Coffee House Musician) @ HSU
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ERAU Shuttle Program @ HAAS * 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fiddler on the Roof @ Yavapai College Performing Arts Center
5:30 p.m. Self-Defense Presentation @ DLC
Wed 3
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Donghui Zhang Presentation on Rotary Dynamics @ DLC
6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Discovery Day @ On Campus
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. E.V.E. Escaping Violent Encounters with Nanci Bosick @ HSU 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. OctoberWest Student Committee Meeting @ HSU
Sun 31
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Archery Clinic @ Eagle Gym
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. SGA Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Lowar Hanger
3:30 p.m. - Sun. 1 a.m. Swing Club Visits Kats Korner @ Off Campus: Phoenix- Kats Korner
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Movie: Zero Dark Thirty @ Lower Hangar
5:30 p.m. SlutWalk @ Prescott Chipotle
Fri 5
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Creative Writing Reading @ Peregrine Book Company
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ERAU Shuttle Program @ Haas
Sat 30
3 p.m. - Sun. 3 p.m. Motorcycle Safety Training @ DLC
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7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Catholic Mass on Campus @ Haas Interfaith Chapel
* 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Prescott Art Docents Art Talk @ Prescott Center for the Arts
Tue 2 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Astrophysics Colloquium @ AC-1, Room 104
* 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eggstravaganza @ Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
Sun 7
12 a.m. - Sun 12 a.m. Parents Weekend @ Lower Hanger
12 a.m. - Sun 12 a.m. Parents Weekend @ Lower Hanger
12 a.m. - Sun 12 a.m. Parents Weekend @ Lowar Hanger
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3rd Annual Spring Pilot Hiring Workshop & Aviation Career Expo @ AC-1
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Hawaii Club at ERAU 17th Annual Luau @ Activity Center
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Catholic Mass on Campus @ Haas Interfaith Chapel
6 p.m. - Sat 6 p.m. Relay Now For Autism Speaks @ Soccer Field
Mon 1
Tue 9
Mon 8 * 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Prescott Art Docents Art Talk @ Prescott Center for the Arts
7 p.m - 9 p.m. ERAU Leadership Awards Ceremony @ Lower Hanger
6 p.m. - Sat 6 p.m. Relay Now For Autism Speaks @ Soccer Field
* Event from http://cityofprescott.net/events
Thompson Continued from A1 similar”, commented Thompson, “and so I’m not losing the students I love to work with.” Thompson also said that “I feel that the 18 years I have been here in so many different positions have groomed me for this position. And I could not let it go without saying ‘this is a great opportunity.’” Thompson will be joined in Daytona Beach by his wife Dr. Sally Blomstrom, who is a faculty member at the Prescott Campus in the Department of Humanities and Communication. They plan to leave in July, after Dr. Blomstrom’s summer classes have ended. When
asked what they would miss about the Prescott campus, Thompson said that “there is a lot I am going to miss about the Prescott Campus,” including being able to ride his mountain bike to work, playing for the Ice Eagles, participating in Catholic Campus Ministry, and the natural beauty of the Prescott area. Dr. Blomstrom answered with-
out hesitation that she would miss “The people. I really love our students, and I love who I work with, the people are awesome, and I think the people make the place.” This is a sentiment echoed by Thompson, who noted that he would miss his “friends and family here. [He] says friends and family because EmbryRiddle family is a part of [our lives].”
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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-
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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-
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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-
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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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Arvin Mitchell Revisits ERAU REBECCA CHILDS Correspondent
Last Friday night, comedian Arvin Mitchell returned to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus- much to the enthusiasm of the audience. Some jokes were repeated from his last visit but somehow the delivery made them seem different. Mitchell’s sense of comedy seemed to take a more “awkward-funny” turn, which worked very well for him. Mitchell’s prepared jokes were good, but the jokes that were a result of audience interaction had the audience nearly crying with laughter. Members of the audience that night seemed to be leaving and entering the Davis Learning Center much more often than usual. As a result, Mitchell found himself continuously and comically distracted. He told the audi-
ence, “I’m sorry, I have ADD,” and then proceeded to ask those that had just entered where they were coming from. These very simple questions generated very strange responses. One student said he had just returned from “appraising children,” which had sounded so strange even Arvin Mitchell couldn’t hold back laughter. He said, “It sounds like you said appraising children!” then, imitating a salesman, “this child is worth $20! He is especially good at arithmetic!” The audience had become hysterical and Mitchell, still holding back laughter himself, then asked the student what he really said because he must have misheard him. The student repeated, “appraising children,” matter-of-factly. Mitchell was shocked and amused at the same time and then followed with a very logical question, “for what?” The student quickly replied an answer that may have sounded perfect-
ly normal to him but, to the audience completely oblivious to his activities, his response had everyone burst into a renewed round of roaring laughter. He said, “Destination Imagination.” Minutes after the first student, another student walked in. Mitchell couldn’t help himself from asking, “Where are you coming from?” The student, mishearing the question, replied, “I’m from Oregon.” Needless to say, Mitchell’s thriving moments were during those of audience interaction. One student may have singlehandedly held the entire performance together: A student that greatly resembled Sideshow Bob (a memorable character from the TV show “The Simpsons”). During Mitchell’s performance, Bob laughed randomly, manically, and insatiably after each of Mitchell’s jokes. So amused at this student’s laughter, other members of the
K-9 Demonstrations
Entertaining students and Encouraging a Safe Spring Break SARA MILES News Editor
For college students across the nation, Spring Break is a time to cut loose, forget about homework and grades for a while, and, unfortunately, in some cases, get in trouble with the law or pick up an unwanted sexually transmitted disease. To address these concerns, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus put together a Student Safe Spring Break Event on Mar. 6, offering students the chance to eat, socialize, and educate themselves about dangers they may encounter during Spring Break. With music provided by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, free sub sandwiches, and a variety of beach-themed raffle prizes, the Safe Spring Break Event approached serious subjects with a light-hearted attitude. While they ate food and enjoyed the beautiful day, students wandered amongst booths manned by community and campus organizations. The Northland Cares Clinic was in attendance, offering students the chance to sign up for free HIV testing, while next to them the ERAU Sexual Misconduct Resource Team (SMRT) handed out condoms and rape whistles. They also provided information about the services SMRT provides, including
tips for preventing sexual misconduct, reporting methods, and sources for victim counseling. The Health and Wellness Center engaged students with a Fact or Crap Sex Information game, rewarding students who answered questions about STDs and sexual myths correctly with condoms and candy. Meanwhile, the day’s big performers set up for their demonstration. They were the police dogs of Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Yavapai County. All in all about eight dogs, a mix of narcotics dogs and patrol dogs, gave students a taste of what a brush with the law over Spring Break may feel like. Every half an hour or so, the patrol dogs performed attack and handler protection demonstrations on an officer in safety gear, showing off their ability to bite down on a target and not let go. It wasn’t all scary though, officers also allowed students to approach their dogs to show how nonaggressive they are when not in a dangerous situation. Students got to pet and play with all of the canines in attendance—Bruce, a yellow Labrador narcotics dog, was one of the crowd favorites. In between demonstrations, handlers and police officers from all over the county mingled with students and answered questions. Officer Dan Smith, the lead handler,
explained that in addition to demonstrations such as the one at ERAU, the officers train with their dogs eight hours a week to keep their skills sharp. In the Prescott area, patrol dogs are most often used when a suspect runs from the police, or police need to subdue a hostile person, especially in a building or during a robbery. Narcotics dogs spend most of their time sniffing out drugs in vehicle searches and search warrants where drugs are suspected to be involved. Spring Break is a peak in narcotics arrests nationwide as students party a little too hard... this canine demonstration gave students an idea of what a search involving a police dog might be like. Also in attendance were Officer Art Siegel, an ERAU grad with a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Science and Master’s in Safety Science, and Sgt. Ben Scott. When asked what students should take away from this demonstration when they leave for Spring Break, Sgt. Scott said students should, “pay attention to what they are doing, who they are with, and whether their drinks have been unattended. Really, its situational awareness and communication. Let people know where you are going, it’s your safety net.” Undoubtedly, this exciting and informative event encouraged many students to create their own safety net before embarking on Spring Break.
audience began to laugh as well and Mitchell couldn’t help but poke fun at this student almost every time this occurred. The way Mitchell approached his comedy was unique to him. He could simply look at the audience for a prolonged period of time and he would incite another bout of laughter. Among Mitchell’s comedic skills, he was also very good at faces and impressions. From Shaggy and Scooby to Barack Obama, Mitchell’s impressions were spot on. His well-rounded act had everything a college student could have hoped for; be it witty, crude, insightful, or demeaning. His stories, which ranged from his family to his antics on planes while he travels, were well received by the audience as almost everyone could see themselves relating to his experiences. Mitchell is and will continue to be a comedian enjoyed by the students at this campus for years to come.
Lisanne Kippenberg / Horizons Newspaper Mitchell uses the microphone stand as a prop while he jokes about sometimes pretending to be a blind man.
Women’s and Diversity Center Hosts Back-to-Back Events ALLISON CISNEROS Chief Copy Editor
The Women’s and Diversity Center put on two events, back to back as a send-off for students to enjoy their spring break. International Women’s Day has been celebrated since the early 1900s during one of the most intense and tumultuous times in the women’s rights movement. It has fluctuated between days in February to March, but it appears to have settled on March 8. United States President Barack Obama has also declared March to be Women’s History Month. The holiday and history month proclamation will help bring light to previously unknown achievements. The Women’s and Diversity Center celebrated International Women’s Day by holding a potluck. Students, staff, and faculty were able to relax and eat delicious food starting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. The snow stopped falling just before the event started, which helped Dr. Melanie Wilson who was grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs just outside the door. Guests helped themselves to sugar cookie bars, spicy baked beans, popcorn, and pretzels. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed as people chose seats and chatted with new people. Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers and Debbie Ayers celebrated International Women’s Day at the center and had a great time conversing with the students and
staff. They were very supportive of the celebration and thanked Dr. Wilson for hosting it. Christine Dihl of the Planned Parenthood in Prescott Valley, Ariz. gave an informational and fun presentation on the varying forms of birth control on Thursday, March 7. Lilith Matthews, program associate at the Women’s and Diversity Center, organized the information luncheon for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students. Dihl hosted an hour long interactive explanation of the effectiveness of varying contraceptives to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. The birth control session began with Dihl explaining some rules for every participant to understand and follow. The rules focused on not sharing personal stories and being respectful. People were invited to excuse themselves if the content made them too uncomfortable to continue. Birth control options range from the pill, male condoms, female condoms, the ring, the shot, intrauterine devices, tubal ligation, abstinence, and “natural” family planning. Dihl explained all of them and showed the guests examples of each. Dihl also talked about Plan B, the morning after pill. Dihl dispelled the myth that Plan B is an abortion pill. It will not have an influence if a woman is already pregnant. Its nickname of “the abortion pill” is misleading and promotes continued ignorance of birth control.
A pregnancy is the result of sperm, an egg, and a “home”. Birth control works by taking at least one of those factors out of the sexual experience. Abstinence, Dihl emphasized, remains the only 100 percent sure way of protecting oneself against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. This, of course, excludes the situations of rape in which either condition poses a threat. Dihl only covered ways to avoid pregnancy, and did not include any post-fertilization advice. Lunch was provided by Matthews. Along with cake, popcorn, and salad, there was cake. Her chocolate cake was a stunning display of creativity and visual hilarity. Matthews used four boxes of cake mix to create a sheet cake with mini cupcakes representing birth control pills. The days of the week were written in frosting at the top. “It’s crucial for women to have this primary healthcare information,” said Dr. Melanie Wilson, director of the Women’s and Diversity Center. The more people who are aware of their options and the truths of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, the more people who can make educated health decisions. “It was a great success, and we hope to do it again in the future,” exclaimed Matthews. Planned Parenthood presents informational sessions in the region and is open to anyone who needs health care information or health services.
AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION Do you need some help with your Aeronautical Science Major? Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) can help all pilots learn how to pass each check ride, get you to know some pilots in the industry, and learn some tricks for getting hired. ALPA is a national organization of which each pilot can be a part. ALPA is a new club on campus founded by Scott Singleton, a sophomore, to help all pilots with questions they may have. The club only meets once a month, but every meeting Singleton brings in a new speaker to help teach the members about a different topic. The topics will vary from how to pass a check ride, to how to improve interviewing skills. The club currently has around 100 members, while around 30 or so show up to each meeting to listen to the speaker. The meetings don’t have a consistent time or date since each meet-
ing is worked around as many people’s schedules as possible. The most recent meeting was on March 6, which discussed ALPA’s role in aviation safety. The meeting in April will have students walk through a mock interview with members from Express Jet. After the mock interviews, the members of Express Jet will give tips and answer questions on rights and wrongs of the interview. The club does not have any major events apart from the monthly meetings this semester. During the 20132014 school year, Singleton is looking to get a tour with an airlines company, and possibly have a presentation from some of the pilots that work at the company. ALPA is always willing to accept new members. If you are interested in what ALPA does, or have questions contact Singleton at [singles1@my.erau.edu].
By Sara Miles
Ingredients: · 1 cup of all purpose flour · 1 cup of granulated sugar · 1 tsp baking soda · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/2 cup of unsalted butter · 1/2 cup of Guiness Stout · 1/2 unsweetened cocoa powder · 1 egg · 1/3 cup of sour cream
Directions: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. 2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the Guiness and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool slightly for a few minutes. 4. While the chocolate/butter/beer cools, using an electric mixer on low, beat the eggs and sour cream into the flour mixture. Pour in the chocolate and continue mixing until combined, about 1½- 2 minutes.
5. Distribute the batter evenly between the muffin cups. 6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely. 7. Frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with chocolate chips. Makes 12 cupcakes. These cupcakes are a definite crowd pleaser. The Guiness flavor isn’t overpowering, but it’s noticeable and gives the cupcakes a rich, moist flavor. They are a little sweet and rich though. The first one is delicious but too many more after that would be a little much. All in all, it’s a tasty, decadent desert. Recipe Adapted From: http://www.sugardishme.com/2013/02/11/ death-by-chocolate-guiness-cupcakes/
HAWAII CLUB
The clubs that have been around a long time tend to have some of the best events and fun on this campus. Each club has its own history, but the Hawaii Club has 17 years of history on the EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus. Each year, the club puts on an exciting event that brings families from around Prescott to attend, as well as students, faculty, and staff. The Hawaii Club holds a luau inside the Activity Center with all the main dishes served. While you eat the delicious food, the club performs native dances from the Hula to Fire Dances. Each year, the club brings in a group from Phoenix to perform as well. The Luau will be held on April 6. The doors will be opened at 5 p.m., and tickets cost $15 for general admission. If an attendee has parents present, it will cost $12.00 each. The club currently has 20 active members who will be helping out and performing. The club spends the entire year planning and working towards this event. Dr. Tom Gally is the club advisor, and works closely with the club to make sure the event is run smoothly. He also helps out with the cooking by being in charge of cooking the pig.
The club planned out the dances and reserved everything in the fall semester. During the spring semester, the club spends time making all the decorations and working on teaching the dances to new members. Along with working on the luau, they teach the non-Hawaiian members about the culture and history of the islands. If you are interested in being part of the Hawaii Club then please contact Jaron Wong at [wongj2@my.erau.edu]. You do not need to be Hawaiian to be a member, but just need to have a passion for the culture. If you would like to see your club in the next issue, then please send an email to Bryan Rhodes at [rhodesb1@my.erau.edu].
Movie
Review
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone by Tyrus Kirby
If not a brilliant comedic movie, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” will at least earn a few laughs from fans of Steve Carell and Jim Carrey. The movie centers on two friends, Burt (Carell) and Anton (Steve Buscemi), who go from being bullied as children to headliners in Las Vegas. After performing for a number of years in Vegas, the duo starts to drift apart. When a new street performer, Steve Gray (Carrey), enters the scene, their popularity (and revenue) plummets. The strain threatens to end Burt and Anton’s friendship for good. It is up to Burt, with the help of his assistant Jane (Olivia Wilde), to save their act and prove that the future of magic is much more than edgy street performers. The plot of the movie is formulaic and predictable, but still enjoyable to watch. Steve Carell’s imitation of performers like Siegfried and Roy is quite entertaining. His garish clothing, permanent tan, and way out of style hairdo all lend to his vain and headstrong persona. Steve Buscemi plays a great opposite to Carell. Straight and honest as a person, he adds some much-appreciated heart to the film. Olivia Wilde is magnificent as an actress, but her character’s
relationship with Burt seems clumsy and heavy-handed. Jim Carrey’s gross-out David Blaine-inspired street magician character is quite entertaining when juxtaposed with the other characters. His antics, which include holding his urine in for days and sleeping on a bed of hot coals, are sure to earn some guffaws as well as moans of disgust. Overall, this film delivers laughs from the beginning as we see young Burt take up magic, to the perversely funny precredits scene. While funny, this movie is destined to make its own “disappearing act” for most viewers, as there are few parts that are truly original and funny.
Identity Thief
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she is scared and confused. If Grey had to keep reminding Steele about the safe words, then something is wrong and a mature, thorough conversation about their relationship needed to happen. Except, Grey did not want to do that so Steele just rolled over and it didn’t. I could not connect with either of them, despite that Steele was written purposefully vague so readers can pretend they were her. There can be BDSM without also being in an emotionally abusive relationship. Grey is a manipulator and plays Steele as if he had done it all his life. Steele wavers between being angry at Grey and then hates herself for how she treated him. That is one of the big symptoms of an abusive relationship. If “Twilight” taught you it was ok to obsess over someone, then “Fifty Shades of Grey” taught it was ok to emotionally and mentally abuse someone. In either instance, everything was swept under the rug because they were in love. This is an incredibly dangerous message to send to people. There are ways to write a great BDSM story, and I do not believe this was one. Also, do not throw tampons
by Ashley Ramirez Identity Thief is not worth $6.50 and 112 minutes of a day. The whole movie was filled with bad humor and cringing moments. It was disappointing to see two very comedic actors, Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, in such poorly humorous roles. The movie starts out when Sandy Patterson (Bateman) unknowingly gives his personal information, such as his address and social security number, to Diana (McCarthy) over the phone. The running joke of the movie was that “Sandy” is a girl name, which got old after the second time mentioned. Diana takes advantage of Sandy’s unisex name and makes a fake ID along with copying all his credit cards. After a few weeks, Diana finally maxes out his credit cards and Sandy is informed. Sandy hunts down Diana for fear of losing his job. Sounds pretty dumb, huh? The movie did not go where one would think it would go. There was particularly one bad scene of terrible sexual humor and an uncomfortably long sex scene, which was where I finally gave up on the movie. The ending was not where one would expect it to be, nor was it good. It was heartfelt, but the build up was poor. Overall the humor and story line was poorly drawn out. There could have been a good movie produced here. Taking out the bad, unnecessary sexual humor, and emphasizing the more serious tones could have produced a more decent movie.
by Allison Cisneros If “Fifty Shades of Grey” seems familiar, it is because it started out as a fictional story, known as a fanfic, written by a fan of the Twilight series. This was originally a story about Bella and Edward. That is probably why the characters seem rather bland and annoying. The plot is also very similar. There is a love triangle between a young woman(who has never been very sexually appealing until now) drawn to a high-class, possessive person with a lot of money. The other pseudo-love interest is very aggressive in his affections and appears like the boy next door. Except, the second man never had a chance because the jealous, intimidating man was such a blinding light of sexiness that Anastasia Steele(Bella Swan) blocked everyone else out. It also took place in Washington state. The main appeal, or controversy, to “Fifty Shades of Grey” comes from its inclusion of a particular type of BDSM. James succeeded in bringing BDSM into a topic suited for the public sphere. She earns a star for bringing light to a consensual sexual lifestyle commonly thought of as only a symptom for degenerates and the insane. That is the end of my applause for James. It was a herculean task to read this book. It stretched my suspense of disbelief to the breaking point. Steele is in her 20s, does not have much sexual experience, does not look at porn, and has never had an orgasm. Yet, her first time having sex she has multiple orgasms and it is amazing how sexually compatible Steele and Christian Grey are the first time they have sex. She says he is incredible at sex. Except, how would she know if she does not have anything to compare the sex to? I also have a problem with how Grey stalks Steele. Steele just turned it into a joke. Stalking is not a joke, it is a problem. It should not be portrayed as romantic, because it only encourages the behavior. This also happened in “Twilight.” Steele and Grey make a bunch of dumb decisions towards the other person and each get hurt. That’s probably the only realistic general concept I find believable, other than the BDSM. They are both ridiculous characters and I detested reading about them. Grey is too possessive and controlling. Steele is an annoyingly naive character who never uses the safe words even when
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You don’t have to be on campus to take classes this summer. With Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide, you can take classes from home – or wherever you are! With Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you may be at home, but you’ll never be on your own. Faculty members assigned to Web-based classes are as accessible and supportive as they are in the classroom, and online learners develop a strong sense of community and camaraderie through online support groups, email discussion forums, online help desk and an academic support system. Prescott Campus students who would like to take online summer courses must follow these procedures: • Students who do enroll in any Prescott summer course may take Worldwide online course(s) that Prescott is not offering during summer 2013. • Have your program coordinator sign your registration form. Take the signed form to the Records and Registration office and ask for Preama Minix. • If students are enrolled in internships or cooperative education courses, they may petition their department chair to take an online course. • Register for Embry-Riddle Worldwide online courses at the Prescott Office of Records and Registration (928-777-3808). Registrations for the May 2013 (May 31) term will be accepted now through May 24 and for the June 2013 (June 15) from now until June 12. • Self-enroll in ORNT 001 before online classes begin, to get familiar with the online format (Optional). Other information: • The Worldwide online May 2013 term runs from May 31 through August 1 and the June 2013 term runs from June 15 through August 16. • Previously failed courses may not be repeated via Worldwide online courses. • Tuition is $608 per credit hour. Books and incidentals are not included in tuition. This special summer online tuition rate is offered exclusively via Embry-Riddle Worldwide for the May and June 2013 terms only.
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Courses are available for the May 2013 (May 31 - August 1) and June 2013 (June 15 - August 16) summer terms. COURSE # COURSE TITLE AMNT 240 General Aeronautics & Applications AMNT 270 Airframe Structures & Applications AMNT 271 Airframe Systems & Applications AMNT 280 Powerplant Theory & Applications AMNT 281 Aircraft Propulsion Systems & Applications ASCI 202 Introduction to Aeronautical Science ASCI 315 Unmanned Aerial Systems and Operations ASCI 316 Operational Business Aspects of Umanned Aircraft Systems ASCI 401 Airport Development and Operations ASCI 404 Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law ASCI 412 Corporate & Business Aviation ASCI 419 Aviation Maintenance Management BSAB 311 Marketing BSAB 312 Managerial Accounting BSAB 314 Human Resource Management BSAB 317 Organizational Behavior BSAB 325 Social Responsibility & Ethics in Management BSAB 332 Corporate Finance I BSAB 335 International Business BSAB 371 Leadership BSAB 390 Business Law BSAB 420 Management of Production & Operations BSAB 436 Strategic Management ECON 210 Microeconomics ECON 315 Managerial Economics ECON 420 Economics of Air Transportation ENGL 106 Introduction to Composition ENGL 143 Studies in Rhetorical Theory GOVT 325 International Studies GOVT 331 Current Issues in America GOVT 340 U.S. Foreign Policy GOVT 363 Inter-American Relations GOVT 402 Globalization and World Politics HIST 130 History of Aviation in America HUMN 142 Studies in Literature HUMN 210 World Culture HUMN 300 World Literature HUMN 330 Values and Ethics HUMN 400 Science and Aviation/Aerospace Technology in Scoiety MATH 106 Basic Algebra & Trigonometry MATH 140 College Algebra MATH 142 Trigonometry MATH 211 Statistics with Aviation Applications MATH 320 Decision Mathematics MGMT 203 Management for Aeronautical Science MGMT 308 Public Administration MGMT 311 Marketing MGMT 312 Managerial Accounting MGMT 314 Human Resource Management MGMT 317 Organizational Behavior MGMT 321 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods MGMT 322 Aviation Insurance MGMT 324 Aviation Labor Relations MGMT 325 Social Responsibility & Ethics in Management MGMT 331 Transportation Principles MGMT 332 Corporate Finance I MGMT 335 International Business MGMT 371 Leadership MGMT 390 Business Law MGMT 391 Introduction to Project Management MGMT 392 Database Management
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No Rest for the Eagle Golfers BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent
Over Spring Break as the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus was enjoying a week hiatus, the men and women’s golf teams were hard at work. Not getting the deserved vacation like everyone else, the teams continued their outstanding season here at home at Antelope Hills golf course. As usual, the women and men competed separately representing Embry-Riddle on both sides of the field. Each team tied for the team championship, however to break the tie we used the fifth player’s score and in both cases we finished in second. Northwood University won the team event with a total of 640 in the women’s tournament. EmbryRiddle finished second also with a 640 total. Embry-Riddle was led by Kelly Feng who was the individual medalist for the tournament with a two day total of 154. The Eagles posted our lowest competitive round this season with a 312 sec-
ond day total, which continues to show the progress that these ladies achieve every day. Other tournament totals were Ellen Springs 161, Sarah Nishide
162, Calli Gallacher 163, and Claire Lucas 181. “I’m excited to see the ladies’ games coming together. We are driving the ball well and managing ourselves around the green.
They have continued to improve each tournament,” says coach Kim Haddow, “They handled the pressure well and we had four scores in the 70’s which was a first for us.” For the men, who also took second, Simpson University won the team event with a total of 579. On the second day, Embry- Riddle was led by Kale Davidson who turned in the low round of the tournament with a 67 finishing with a two day total of 144. Tyler Harrison and Ethan Harman both tied for first place with two other individuals with a two day total of 142. Co-medalist honors were awarded to each. “We are excited to post scores that were under or close to par for both days. Being tied going into the final round allowed us to experience intense competition and we responded with a solid effort,” says Coach Mike Haddow. Other two day totals were John Carosello 150, Austin Sverdup 149, and Dylan Kinney 153. Playing as individuals Ethan Harman’s two day total was 142 and Bryan Winterling’s was 176. “As a whole we are starting to put the ball in the proper posi-
Photos By Austin Troya / Horizons Newspaper Top: Kelly Feng tees off at the Antelope Hills Golf Course. Left: Bryan Winterling takes a shot in local tournament.
tion off the tee which allows us to play aggressively toward tough pin placements. This in turn is giving us an opportunity to make birdies and shoot the low numbers.” With a great showing at home the Eagles’ final regular season tournaments for both men’s and wom-
en’s teams were at Primm, Nevada, March 24-26. This was the final tournament before the CALPAC championship that the Eagles have a good chance of taking. This is a great team that deserves our support as they continue to improve week after week.
Penalty Shot Costs Eagles the Game BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent
early in the game as the Eagles had nine to the Knights five. After the one minute rest intermission the teams were back on the ice and the defenses did a great job throughout the entire period. There were no goals scored in the second period, but a lot of good skating on both sides. Even though no goals were scored, the Eagles began to turn up the heat as the shots on goal doubled to 23 as the Knights stayed at 10. The third period started with good feelings as the Eagles held a 2-1 lead over the Knights. The defense was holding their own as the offense continued to pound the puck home, but
The hockey playoffs have started. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ice Eagles took the ice against an old foe, the Knights, on March 18. With only four teams in the division it was inevitable for the two teams to face off one more time for the championship. This game was to determine who goes to the championship. The Eagles have done well against the Knights and this looked to be a great game in the making. The puck dropped onto the ice and the teams were off. The Knights actually took an early lead The third period aga i n st t h e started ... the Eagles Eagles w ith a breakaway held a 2-1 lead over goal in the the Knights ... when early minutes of the first pethe unthinkable riod. The Eahappened. gles saw this a n d p l ac e d the line in the sand, or the ice for that matter. the game suddenly was tied. At 10:34 in the period the At 13:29, the Knights tied the Eagles scored their first goal game up and now it was a race tying the game at 1-1. To fur- to the finish when the unthinkther up the ante against the able happened. Knights, the Eagles scored a With 2:22 left in the third pesecond goal three minutes lat- riod, a Knight was able to breaker placing a 2-1 lead. The lead away with an Eagle right behind. was held for the rest of the peri- The Eagle knocked the Knight od. The shots on goal were low to the ice which apparently
Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Mitch Mckenzie attempts to take a shot on the open Knight’s goal in a close game.
brings in a penalty shot. A penalty shot is rare now in hockey because it can turn the tide of victory to defeat in the blink of an eye. This could not have come at a worse time as the Knight scored with little time on clock.
In a desperate attempt to obtain the victory the Eagles pulled the goalie and gave it everything they had. With the six to five advantage the Eagles kept the puck in enemy territory for the remainder of the
game, but the Knights held them off and won the day 3-2. It was a tough loss as the penalty shot changed the game. A simple mistake in defending the goal cost the game. The season is not over
yet with one game still to play on March 25, the Eagles still have a chance. The last game of the season will be one of great intensity and passion as this is their last chance to head to the championship.
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Ciarra Pederson has been playing soccer for as long as she can remember. “When I was in second grade,” Pederson said, “I began to play at a competitive level.” Pederson has come a long way since elementary school, and even though she will be graduating Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in December of this year, she has played a vital role as part of the ERAU Women’s Soccer team. “In high school, I made the varsity team as a freshman,” Pederson said, “that was de�initely one of my personal highs.” She excelled quickly and was her high school’s team captain her senior year in Puyallup, Wash.
Pederson graduated high school and decided to come to ERAU to join the Lady Eagles. She has had a fantastic time on the team, and she has been the Lady Eagles’ captain since her junior year. “After being injured this entire season, being able to come back and play in and win the CALPAC championship game was incredible,” Pederson said, “especially since I saved two penalty kicks.” She has an incredible academic record as well. Pederson has been a recipient of the NAIA Scholar Athlete award for two separate years, and she won the NAIA Champion of Character award this past season. Pederson loves to play soccer for a variety of reasons, but one of her favorites is the sense of sisterhood that the team environment creates. “Soccer provides a second family,” Pederson mentioned. “All of my teammates have become sisters to me. Achieving success with these girls after enduring preseason injuries and numerous hardships is one of the greatest feelings.”
She has also learned a great deal from playing the sport, including time management. “In high school, I grew up playing on three separate teams at the same time,” Pederson explained. “I learned to balance practices with homework and family and friendships. In college, traveling every other weekend required me to stay on top of my studies and ensure that I had excellent communication channels with my professors.” Pederson has also learned to push herself harder to achieve more, and to appreciate moments of success. Pederson has many people she would like to thank. “I want to thank my parents for their support and unconditional love, and my brother and sister for reminding me every day to always push forward and strive to be a role model. I also want to say thank you to my teammates for being more than just a team. We are a family and without each other this journey would have never come close to comparison,” Pederson said.
BILLINGS
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Kayla Billings �irst started playing soccer because her parents “wanted her to be active.” That decision, however, turned out to be an excellent one. Billings went on to become an all-star athlete. Billings’ soccer success began in high school in her hometown of Albuquerque, N.M. As a sophomore, her high school team took the state championships. When she was a senior, Billings
got an individual award, becoming her district’s player of the year. After high school, Billings came to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus to join the Lady Eagles soccer team. Majoring in mechanical engineering, she excelled both academically and athletically. Her greatest athletic achievement at ERAU has been “helping the Lady Eagles become CALPAC champions” this past season. “I like soccer because it is not only a physical game, but a mental one,” Billings said. “I like the mental aspects of the game. Soccer has also taught me both discipline and commitment. Both of these things are crucial not only in soccer, but in college and my future career.”
Billings has some advice for incoming players, “the most important thing about playing a college sport is organization,” she said, “�inish the things you have to get done so you can enjoy your time. Don’t forget why you love the sport and play for that.” Billings is a senior and will be graduating this semester. While she’s had a great time at ERAU, she’s excited to get out into the workforce. “I want to be an engineer and start contributing to society,” Billings said. She hopes to continue to play soccer recreationally to keep up her passion. “I would like to thank my family for all the support they have given me over the years,” Billings mentioned. “I would also like to thank my teammates for sharing my passion.”
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All amino acids are pivotal for making gains in muscular size and strength; however there are three extremely vital essential amino acids that expedite muscle protein synthesis. The name branched-chain amino acids is derived from the molecular structure of valine, isoleucine, and leucine. They feature branched chains of carbon extending from their primary carbon structure. A recent study presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of International Society of Sports Nutrition found that trained lifters taking a BCAA supplement around workouts for eight weeks gained about twice as much muscle and strength as those taking a whey protein shake without additional BCAAs. The unique property of BCAAs is they are shuttled directly to the muscles rather than through the liver first. The
muscle can use the BCAAs directly for fuel or to build and repair itself. This means that during workouts they function as a fuel source and when the workout is complete they stimulate muscle growth and recovery. BCAAs sustain energy during a workout and maintain intensity from start to finish. Research has shown that BCAAs, especially leucine, increases muscle growth by directly stimulating muscle protein synthesis. Leucine acts like a key that turns on the process that strings amino acids together to build muscle. Leucine also boosts insulin levels. Insulin is an anabolic hormone that further stimulates protein synthesis. BCAAs also boost natural growth hormones; the higher the growth hormone levels after workouts, the greater the increase in muscle size and strength. BCAAs also influence cortisol. Athletes taking BCAAs have lower levels of cortisol during exercise. This blunting of cortisol levels increases muscle growth because cortisol encourag-
es muscle breakdown and interferes with the anabolic hormone testosterone BCAAs also work via the brain to delay fatigue. During exercise, the neurotransmitter serotonin signals to the brain that the body is fatigued. The amino acid tryptophan is responsible for producing serotonin in the brain, while the BCAAs, notably valine, compete with tryptophan for entry into the brain. Taking BCAAs before workouts lowers the amount of tryptophan that gets into the brain and therefore delays fatigue. For consumption, a single solid dose of BCAAs is around 5-10 grams. The most critical time to take them is around workouts, so mix them in your pre- and post-workout shakes. You can also consider taking a dose of BCAAs right after waking up to stop the muscle breakdown that takes place during sleep. An additional dose can be taken throughout the day to get an energy boost, reduce hunger, and aid muscle growth.
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The Bright Future of Glass
TONY NGUYEN Correspondent
Google Glass is the piece of technology that many of us were likely waiting for. It’s supposed to be integrated into our daily lives, making the world easier and more accessible. Is the world ready for this?
Many innovators introduce new and revolutionary technologies, many of which are rejected or neglected by society until a company like Apple comes along and makes it popular. Google Glass is one such new technology, something that many have dreamed of but only now is emerging into our reality. How will it perform in the coming future? Technologies such as Apple’s iPad were not the first of their kind, rather they are a newer better version of something too advanced for it’s time. The Newton, the iPad’s predecessor that was introduced in 1993, did not find the publicity and fame that the iPad had gained. Microsoft’s Tablet PC
from 2002 didn’t gain as much popularity either, until this decade. WebTV, the 1997 version of a smart TV connected to the internet didn’t gain any popularity until the late 2000s. The thing about Google Glass is that it is made by Google. Google is much more well known and supported than any other entity out there that I know of. Google has gotten millions of people excited and doubtful of its new endeavour. Many have attempted a wearable computer with few hobbyists making their own. The only problem is, do you see anyone walking around with any type of wearable computer? The technology, though possible, is not popular. On the other hand, Google is going
about this in a new and different way. With their immense resources and support, Google is going for a different approach. This approach, a head-mounted display on a familiar platform, is supposed to be easy to integrate into ones daily lives. Using familiar technology (video, photography, voice control) on a familiar platform (glasses), Google has set out for success. Now, the only thing they need to prove is that their headmounted display works. Though many technologies before it have failed and despite the doubters, Google Glass seems like a legitimate technology that will see success and integration into society in the near future.
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Which Browser Do You Use? BARBARA CHEARNEY Information Technology
Microsoft recently released Internet Explorer 10. Some people who surf the web using IE were excited about the news, but it raises an important question to think about: which browser do you use? You probably know that the most common browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Apple Safari. But did you know that certain versions of different browsers can give you a different online experience? For example, if you are reading your Embry-Riddle email through Outlook Web Access (also known as OWA) in Inter-
net Explorer, a preview of your newest message will appear in a reading pane on the screen; if you access OWA through Firefox, no preview of your message will appear. The main menu view along the left-hand column is also displayed a bit differently. If you are staunchly loyal to a certain browser, it is important to know that there can be variances in performance based on which version you use. For example, if you access soft ware tools through Citrix in ERNIE, IE 10 may create log-in or page-load errors. Using IE 8 or IE 9 could be the solution for you. Or, you may want to use an entirely different browser; Firefox, in this case, is recommended.
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Sites that are “recommended,” are just that: recommended for an optimal, A-grade user experience. If you find that a website is “supported” by certain browsers, this means that means that generally the site is tested and that most, if not all, of the site’s features will be available to the user. Many websites are built using what are called “Web Standards.” This means that they are created using standard web features or programming. There are, however, incidents where not all content in every site is cross-browser or cross-platform compatible. Because of this, using different browsers for different sites can be commonplace. If you are trying to view an embedded video from a website, for
example, but you cannot get the video to play…perhaps you may want to try a different browser. Maybe you are trying to export a report from a web-based application, and the window will not launch the report. A quick fi x may be to try to run the report in a different browser. So the next time you are not getting the best view of your online content, you may want to ask yourself: which browser am I using? Or you may want to add a new browser for your viewing pleasure. To access the Embry-Riddle Browser Compatibility Matrix, go to: ERNIE>Information Technology>Getting Help, then choose Supported Browsers from the right-side menu.
Finish your Checkride! CHRIS DOLLY Special to Horizons
As the end of the semester approaches, it’s easy to look forward to Spring Break and all the fun we’ll have during the summer vacation. However, many flight students have an additional hurdle to overcome before vacation: the dreaded end of course checkride. With classes, finals, and project deadlines looming, it can be easy to push flying to the back burner in order to focus on other tasks, but this has consistently led to students not being able to finish their checkrides before leaving for break. Although this is an exceptionally busy time of year, there are a few simple steps you can take to maximize your chances of finishing your flight course before vacation begins. If you plan to travel home for the break, consider leaving a few days after classes end to be available for flights. Summer weather in Prescott often brings gusty winds and thunderstorms, both of which can cancel your plans for flight activities and checkrides. Having a few extra days available for flying gives us a better chance to schedule your checkride, and reduces the pressure on you to go flying on a day with marginal weather. Changing your airline tickets home may cost a few dollars, but retraining for a checkride has the potential to be much more expensive, especially if you plan to be gone for a long break.
After you finish your normal course activities, filling out course completion paperwork is the next step. Do not delay this! It can take a day or two for everything to be processed here at the flightline, so you should plan to fill out all paperwork as soon as possible to get the process started. Your Stage Check Request Card (SCRC) specifies that your checkride availability must include a minimum of 10 days with four hour blocks of availability. This is a minimum requirement, and any additional availability greatly increases your chances of being scheduled sooner. Consider giving morning and evening availability, regardless of your course and flight block, as this gives us the flexibility to schedule oral checks and FTD checks at times of peak aircraft use, and vice versa. Lastly, being prepared for your checkride is probably the single most important thing you can do to ensure timely course completion. Try to complete your course as early as possible to minimize the stress and difficulty of finishing a checkride with limited availability. Make sure you have adequate rest and nourishment to perform at the peak of your abilities. Study, study, study, and pass that checkride on the first attempt! Remember that your IP, Training Manager, Records Office, and Scheduling Office are here to help you succeed, so don’t hesitate to contact us for any help you may need.
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Finding Hope in the Face of Darkness
BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent
Lately, people have been posting things on Facebook under the title of “No Hope
for Humanity.” This bothers me. Things look rough across the globe – recessions, rampant unemployment, immense distrust in the government. Even so, it’s important to always have something to hope for. Problems are always going to exist, both personally and globally, but giving up won’t solve any of them. Most of the time the items posted on “No Hope for Humanity” are about stupid things that people commonly
do, which is understandable. Still, how can people say that there is no hope? The human race has been through a lot since the beginning of recorded history. There have been global wars that looked to be the end of civilization as we have known it, but they ended with good prevailing over evil. There have been diseases that look to topple everything that is known, but hope always prevails over the darkness. Everyone goes through
phases like this. Things happen. There is always darkness in the world. Sometimes the balance between the light and dark is off to one side or another, but giving up is never the answer. Focusing on family and friends allows us to get through the rough times. Experience makes us stronger. You don’t learn anything if life always goes your way. Picking yourself up and working through hard times makes you stronger and hope can be the
spark that gets you through it even when you think nothing can. As a good friend of mine reminded me, “The good is always around us; we just have to remember to look for it.” Hope comes in many different forms, even ones we might not recognize right away. That doesn’t mean it’s not there. People need to reach for what inspires hope in each of them. Remember that things like money and power do not solve every problem, but those that are
around us give hope to push on. Honor, integrity, and virtue give us hope. Pages like “No Hope for Humanity” can make it seem like there is nothing left to hope for, but that’s not true. When darkness falls around you and it feels like the end, find that spark, that little speck of light, and fight for it. Never give up hope in the face of darkness. There is hope, not just for individuals but for humanity as a whole to learn and grow into a future of which we can all be proud.
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MAR. 27, 2013
Shut up and Mosh!
FLAVIU CIOBANU Correspondent
Every time most people hear the term “mosh pit” or “wall of death,” they cringe and shudder in fear and wonder why
people would engage in such a thing. But that notion arrives through ignorance; it’s not like they’ve actually been in a mosh pit themselves. Hearing about it or watching videos on YouTube does not count. Mosh pits are an adrenaline-pumping blast and intensely thrilling. Before I became a fan of metal, I also questioned the point of mosh pits. At first it seemed totally pointless and dangerous until one day one of my best friends invited me to a concert and I couldn’t resist the curiosity. My first metal concert will be forever ingrained as one of
my most favorite memories in high school. It was 11th grade, at an event called December Decimation at the Pomona Glasshouse in Southern California. Fall semester just ended and the concert was on a Saturday from 12 in the afternoon all the way until midnight; a grand festival of technical guitar riffage, relentless drumming, and bellowing bass. The most enthralling part was the finale in which the band Winds of Plague initiated the infamous “wall of death.” The vocalist roared for the crowd to divide in two groups on opposite sides
Squabbling Taken Too Far
DAVID KRANTZ Correspondent
As a child, I was taught the key to a good life was perseverance and priorities. It’s to know what is most important in life and to pursue it wholeheartedly. This is the true “American Dream,” the freedom to pursue that in life that matters most in life. Yet, it baffles me that this is no longer the standard by which this fine country is ruled. The men and women that make up our federal government have never gotten along well even since before we were our own country. We the people hold many different opinions but we have always been able to come to a compromise
on what is best for the country. Mistakes have been made and feathers ruffled but we have always gotten done what needed to be done. Why now do we change this trend? The fact of the matter is our representatives still haven’t passed a budget. It has been a long time since we have had a budget, so long in fact that as of recently, many military personnel have experienced a large paycheck cut in the form of large cuts in work hours. I see military families close to me struggle with this change; I see many of the other military families face the same cut. Since when was it ok to drastically cut the pay of those that risk their lives for our freedom? Since when are political squabbles more important than the price of our freedom? Yet the part that surprises
me the most is the reaction of all these brave men and women. The cuts don’t even affect me and I am pissed. How is it that all the military families I have seen, even those close to me, barely seem to be phased by it? Sure, they have had to tighten their belts and move on with their lives but they still serve and still risk their lives for this country. I don’t fully understand this kind of dedication, but I want to say I am inspired by it. It would seem that the true heart of America still lies in its people. Despite the failure of our leaders those in service continue to carry the country as they always have and I want to thank all the servicemen and women. I think it is time our leaders look to those that work under them and remember what it means to be an American.
“Since when do we as Americans quit giving the support our troops deserve because of petty arguments?”
of the stadium. Like two armies ready to engage in battle, tensions heightened as the opposing groups faced each other and prepared to charge. My friend and I were right in the front line of one of the groups. We were at first hesitant to stay in the front, but the excitement took over and we let go of any fear. For a split second, there was nothing but complete silence as the moshers anticipated the initiation for the charge. As soon as the guitarists strummed the lowest strings and the drummer slammed the double-bass pedals; all-out chaos ensued
as everybody bolted with inexorable energy. The moment I slammed into my opposing adversary, adrenaline surged relentlessly through my veins as I was in the epicenter of the “wall of death.” It was a moment of bliss and indomitable energy as I stood my ground. After the music-driven onslaught ended and I exited the stadium, a profound catharsis came over me. All the built-up energy was released in the stadium and I was left in a state of relaxation. These concerts are a very meditative experience. They’re really not that danger-
ous. You get searched for weapons before you enter the stadium and if you get knocked to the floor, people will pick you up right away so you don’t get trampled. Nobody goes with the intent to induce an actual injury; it’s all about having fun. So in the end, when you’re curious to try something new and looking for a riveting thrill, go to a metal concert. Vegas and Phoenix have excellent scenes and concerts are always going on. If you’re hesitant and doubtful, just seize the moment and embrace the rush. Go charge in the moshpit!
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Counseling Corner Preventing “The Fever” DEBBIE RITTERBUSH Special to Horizons
Spring fever is easy to recognize at ERAU. As soon as the temperature reaches the mid 60’s, spring fever hits the campus and spreads like wildfire! It is typically characterized by the following symptoms: • Feelings of restlessness • Procrastination • Lethargy • Lack of focus, motivation, and drive • Loose sense of time • Increased outdoor activity • Emptier classrooms • Drop in grades
Spring fever may not be so bad if you are a senior and on your way out the door anyway, but if you are still an underclassman, “the fever” can severely bite you and your GPA in the butt! Don’t fall victim to this end of the year trap. Just because your friends decide to ditch class doesn’t mean that you should join them! Plenty of students have lost scholarships, graduate school admissions, job offers, and even internship offers because of a bad case of the fever. It is indeed the end of the year, but far from over. Spring fever is contagious, but can be prevented. Here are five strategies to help prevent “the fever” and to help you keep your grades on track and maximize your college fun!
1. Create a game plan Take a moment to map out your class requirements and deadlines for the rest of the semester. Create a realistic timeline and add in your social commitments. Be willing to modify your timeline each day to be sure you are on track. Don’t beat yourself up when you fall off course – just recalculate and begin again. 2. Strike a deal Negotiate with yourself. Finish one academic task and reward yourself with a social activity. Consider tackling the most dreaded task or hurdle first, and enjoy spring even more as you check one more academic “to do” off your list.
3. Add an extra hour Beautiful warm weather can make you want to skip the books and play. Try getting up an hour earlier before temptation strikes. Hit the library or your computer for a quick 60-minute workout that’ll put you ahead of the game. 4. Take it outside Remember those glossy college brochure photos of students happily studying on campus? That could be you! Find a beautiful tree and practice posing while you rehearse your upcoming speech or prep for that dreaded final. You’ll get a leg up on those academic accomplishments, while indulging in a little Spring Fever.
5. Everything in moderation Some clichés are just plain true. Everything in moderation. Find a little balance, use a little strategy, and you’re likely to find happiness and success as you finish up this semester. Note: The counseling office is located in Haas Commons, Building 73. Making an appointment to see the counselor on campus is easy! Just call the Wellness Center at 928.777.6653 and indicate that you would like to set an appointment with a counselor. Counseling Services is committed to helping you make the most out of your college career!
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In the Feb. 20 issue of Horizons, Austin Troya wrote a fine article about the IEEE trip to Phoenix for the IEEE Awards Banquet. I wanted to clarify a misconception that might have come from the article. Our Computer and Electrical Engineering students are not having trouble finding jobs upon graduation. On the contrary, we do not have enough graduates for the number of jobs available. We have had nearly a 100 percent job placement rate over the past several years.
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