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CAMPUS NEWS

OCT. 12, 2011

Cyber-terrorism Expert Returns to Prescott Campus

Retired FBI agent Jim Hight shares his experience and knowledge SARA MILES Correspondent

On Thursday, Oct. 7 the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University DLC Auditorium was full of students, faculty, and members of the community, all there to hear former FBI Agent Jim Hight speak about the growing threat of

cyber-terrorism. Hight spent more than 33 years in law enforcement, and was part of the team that investigated the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. During his time in the FBI, Hight worked extensively in cyber-crime and cyberterrorism, and today uses that expertise as the head of Hight Associates, an anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism consulting firm based in the Midwest. The topic of Thursday’s seminar was “Cyber-terrorism: Infrastructure Attacks for Destruction and Disruption in the United States,” a topic that should be of concern to anyone who plans on handling sensitive information on any computer in the future.

Although Hight started off his speech with a joke, the topic of his briefing was a very serious one—in recent years, terrorist attacks have been growing in frequency and complexity. In the Middle East, American forces are facing more and more urban bombings and improvised explosive devices, but terrorists are also becoming more innovative in their attacks against America and her allies. Hight spoke about the growing probability of “Cy-Phy Attacks,” terrorist actions that fuse cyber and physical attacks to be as destructive as possible. Cyber-terrorism is extremely appealing to modern terrorist organizations. Not only

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Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Jim Hight lectures on the ways to predict and prevent dangerous cyber-attacks.

Weaving Music Into Physical Motion Around the World BRANDON LEADBETTER Sports Editor

Being a student at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, it is not uncommon to hear a story of a professor being interviewed by a news station or getting a thesis or other document published. However, it is something new to hear about a ballet commissioned from the Presidio Dance Theater in Paris. George Somi, a senior Aerospace Engineer, is currently writing a ballet that he was commissioned to write less than a year ago. He has been commissioned to write the entire sheet music for the orchestra. This isn’t his first concert by far.

Somi explained that he has written multiple pieces of music and two of them were selected and played across the country. A concert band in Medford, Ore. played the first of Somi’s pieces with the second in Modesto, Calif. at an event called “Mesopotamian Night,” in 2010. This event was sponsored by a group called the Assyrian Aid Society. It is a group that brings together fine arts in one gala event that happens once a year. It was at this event that Somi’s music was heard by members of the Presidio Dance Theater. The Presidio Dance Theater is a nonprofit organization that works solely on grants given to further extend the theater’s work. They approached Somi to write

Mike Gallante / Horizons Newspaper George Somi, composer of “The LIttle Lantern” ballet.

a demo for the ballet and he says, “They loved it.” They commissioned Somi to write the music to the ballet, “The Little Lantern,”

Lunabotics Team Impresses at Competition, Awarded Most Innovative Design Mechanical Engineering seniors compete in NASA competition for first time RENE VALENZUELA Correspondent

Over the summer a team from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus competed for the very first time at the NASA Lunabotics competition. On May 2328, nine students went head-tohead with 36 other teams from around the United States and around the world at the competition held at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The competition involved designing and building a robot capable of traversing a simulated lunar surface, collecting as much material as possible from a selected mining area, and depos-

iting the material in a specific location while meeting a set of predetermined criteria. The team, composed of Nick Leslie, Jesse Gang, Matt Bender, Bryce Fox, Aaron Wilson, Carson Roy-Thill , Bryan Bollig, Jacob Pratt and Tyler Chang began work on the robot nine months before as part of their senior capstone project for the Mechanical Engineering program. After months of labor and many design iterations, the team unveiled its impressive blue and yellow robot, christened LAR-E (Lunar All-terrain Regolith Excavator). Trial runs outside school proved impressive; the robot sporting carbon fiber leaf springs and an ominous-looking drum bucket for collecting lunar material. LAR-E would continue to impress in the competition in Kennedy Space Center, as the only fault the team could find was that the robot had too much torque and could climb up walls to power its way out of the competition arena. LAR-E would go on to place fourth overall, managing to collect over 80 kg of lunar material in

the allotted 15 minutes. Despite only placing fourth, LAR-E impressed the judges enough to create an award on the spot for most innovative design. NASA judges commented that of all the designs at the competition, LAR-E had the most potential for actually being lunar capable. Seeing the success of this team and the graduation of the team members, Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Ron Madler and the new Mechanical Engineering faculty have decided to build on the success of LAR-E and compete again with a new team. The new team will not only include engineering students, but is also seeking Interdisciplinary Studies and Business Administration students, who will be able to handle and learn about the logistical, business and team management aspects integral to any engineering project. The new team seeks to improve and continue on the foundation laid by the first nine students, and return to Florida in May to once again defend ERAU’s reputation as a leading school in the field of engineering.

written by a Palestinian author. Somi plans to mix Russian romanticism with Arab undertones to show the passion and the emo-

tion that this ballet is supposed to demonstrate to the audience. Creating music for a ballet is incredibly complicated. Somi uses a program similar to Photoshop, but for music. Using this notation program, he can arrange an entire orchestra with the click of a key. He even has the power to change how the violinists position the violin or how the cymbalists are supposed to collide the cymbals. He explained that sometimes, in a very boring class, he will be sitting there when a melody or tune comes across his mind. He pulls out his little scratch pad that he carries everywhere and starts writing, completely forgetting what class he even attended.

When finished, “The Little Lantern,” is going global. It is scheduled, when completed, to be played in Paris, San Francisco, and Budapest. This opportunity is one that most people can only dream of doing. Somi may be an engineer, but as you can see, his passion lies not in lines of Matlab code, but in lines of music. As a hint to any readers, if you happen to be walking through the library or passing by the design lab and see George sitting there, eyes closed, playing an imaginary violin or some other instrument, don’t laugh. I guarantee, if you break his train of thought, you may not only be chewed out, but also set him back countless hours trying to recapture that single thought.

All summaries are compiled from official Campus Safety reports. Names and specific details have been omitted to protect individual student rights. Theft - Sept. 2 Two community patrons who regularly use the library facilities were working in one of the study rooms on a laptop. They left for lunch for half an hour, leaving the two laptops on the desk. When they returned, they found one of the laptops had been stolen. Safety advised them to file a police report as well. Arson - Sept. 17 Safety interviewed a student regarding the events of the night in question. The student said he was hanging out in front of Hall 4 and was setting hand sanitizer on fire on the sidewalk. Another student brought over a bottle of rubbing alcohol, which they burned. One student involved was putting rubbing alcohol in his mouth and lighting it as he blew it onto a tennis ball, lighting it on fire. Several other students were questioned, no further action has been taken at this time.

Vandalism - Sept. 30 At 2 p.m. on Oct. 3, a Safety officer received a call that Building 54 may have been vandalized. A professor had discovered that morning that the desks were in disarray, there was writing on the whiteboard, and the door had been damaged. After checking the Meeting Room Manager program, Safety found that a campus club had used the room on Sept. 30 from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Safety later received information that a member of the club had come to the Safety office that night and reported that they accidentally broke the door from its hydraulic casing. Speeding and Evading Safety – Oct. 5 Safety observed a pickup truck speeding on three separate occasions. On one of these occasions, the officer was following the truck at speeds over 50 mph, and

the truck still refused to stop. The truck made it to Willow Creek Road, at which point the Safety officer discontinued the pursuit. The officer observed the truck parked in lot B the following day and called another officer for backup in case the student showed up. After writing the ticket, the student did arrive and immediately began to argue. He said he wanted proof that he was speeding (e.g. radar data). After the conversation ended, the student returned to his truck and proceeded to leave. The Safety officer involved asked another officer to wait down the road with their radar gun on. Within three minutes after the conversation with the student, the truck was caught driving at over 35 mph in a 25 mph zone. The student was cited for reckless driving, speeding, and failure to stop for Safety officer. The citations total over $200.

CAMPUS NEWS

OCT. 12, 2011

Annual Career Expo Becomes Largest Yet GRETCHEN HAWKINS Correspondent

Last week, many students took advantage of our campus’ annual career expo. As students were gearing up for the most important on-campus career event of the year, they had numerous opportunities to refine their resumes through resume building workshops as well as attend many informative company presentations. Boeing, Gulfstream, and Navair were just a few of the companies who came to speak to students throughout the week and later interview dozens of students for internships and entry-level positions. Many students were pleased with the outcome of the expo and had positive things to say. Senior Aviation Business Administration student AJ Smith said, “It’s a great career fair. It shows that people are hiring and the recession is ending.” Noah Daneman, a junior of the same major, was very excited saying, “I love it! It gives me a great opportunity to talk to employers and ask about open positions.” However many other students were disappointed with the diversity of companies in attendance. Janelle Lepisto and Josh Kobow, both seniors majoring in Aeronautical Science, said they would have liked to see more regional airlines from different regions of the country and they often feel unprepared for the expo since it is so early in the school year. When asked what he would like to see changed, senior Aerospace Engineer George Somi responded that he would have liked to see more space

Left: A student inquires about an airline’s various job opportunties and internships.

Correspondent

This Fall semester, freshmen at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus have the opportunity to participate in a new initiative called the Passport Program. Many may have noticed freshmen participating in the program—they are out in force at a variety of school events, carrying blue passports to be stamped. This program is aimed at traditionally aged college freshmen, but anyone who entered the university this fall is eligible to participate. The Passport Program offers incentives for new students to make use of the university’s many resources and encourage participation in social events. For every eligible event a student attends, they get a stamp in their passport. Eligible events range from the social to the informative, but all are intended to introduce new students to ERAU’s campus and make their transition into college life as easy as possible. Students can visit the Safety Office, the Wellness Center,

Sports Alumni Volleyball B1 Men & Women’s Soccer B1

Below: Senior Aeronautical Science major Sebastian Gajardo speaks with a company representative of M i s s i o n Av i a t i o n Fellowship.

Volleyball & Tai Chi B2 First Golf Home Tourney B3

Diversions

companies and he believes that professors should not give tests during the week of expo. Nicole Murray, sophomore Aerospace Engineering student, lamented that some of the lines to talk to company representatives were too long and she would like to see Lockheed Martin and NASA at the expo in the future. Freshmen GSIS majors Trevor Foland and Humaid Aghafli agreed that they would have liked to see more companies offering security positions such as the Central Intelligence Agency. Despite the student concerns, most of the employers seemed thrilled by the turnout at their booths. Camielle Ence of Skywest Airlines said she had a blast and will definitely come back next year. Harold Davis, representing the Federal Bureau of Investigation, says he was thoroughly impressed with the students he talked to, “the language requirement will make students competitive for what the FBI is looking for” and that

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Chartwells Dining Hall, their academic advisor, and many other campus resources to get information about the services offered there. This allows students to make the most of all the offices on campus during their time here at ERAU. The Passport Program also encourages students to attend fun events the university holds. The playfair, OctoberWest, the hypnotist, BCA sponsored comedians, and themed nights at Chartwells are all eligible for a passport stamp. Making new friends and meeting new people is an important part of college life, and the Passport Program encourages freshmen to attend these social events for just that reason. As much fun as it is to attend the events that earn passport stamps, the Passport Program offers an even greater incentive to participate than that—near the end of November, students in the program will turn in their passports and be entered to win prizes. Students must earn a minimum of 15 stamps to be entered into the prize drawings, but students closer to the maximum of 60 stamps will be entered in more drawings. There are five

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Service Excellence Award Winner D4 Photos by Mike Gallante / Horizons Newspaper

he would love to come back next year. Lisa Falley-Nelson of Orbital Sciences confessed that it was overwhelming but she was impressed with the number of interested students and how well prepared they were with questions.

Dr. Ron Madler commented on what a great opportunity career expo is for both current students and alumni saying “It’s a very exciting time of year” and that he would work on getting Lockheed Martin out here

for next year. Now if we could just get our professors to give us the day off . . . cough. This year’s expo was the largest yet, and after speaking with employers and alumni, it is reasonable to expect next year’s to be even larger.

New Passport Program Provides Easier Transition for Freshmen SARA MILES

In this Issue...

Final Approach Editorials

E1-E2 • Poetry of Trees • Road Tripping on the Bourbon Trail • Winter: the Mother-in-Law of the Seasons • E-book or Print? Fiction Story Comics

E2-E3 • XKCD • Least I Could Do • Proof of Nonsense

Timothy Sham / Horizons Newspaper Passport books provide more incentive for freshmen to attend campus events.

categories of prizes, and each one requires more stamps than the last to be eligible to enter. Prizes range from iPods to a free semester of housing, making earning those stamps very attractive. The Passport Program is proving to be a great way to get freshmen involved in campus life from their first days here

at ERAU. University sponsored social events especially are full of new students, making the most of the school’s new program and transitioning smoothly into college life at the same time. The Passport Program allows students to check on their phones or online for the week’s upcoming

events, and a Facebook group offers a chance to get questions answered and connect with other freshmen who are participating. The transition to college life isn’t always an easy one, but great initiatives like the Passport Program are making the change a little easier for freshmen at ERAU.

Eagle Eye Intel

Admission Stats A6

Club Name

Approved For:

AAAE

$1,000

National Conference Travel Expenses

Student Veterans Organization

$640

Half of Travel Costs

Society of Women Engineers

$200

Half of Registration

AIAA

$750

Equipment

Music Club

$750

Equipment

College Motorsports Association

$500

Equipment (extras will be reimbursed by SGA)

Strike Eagle CLub

$1,500

Equipment

Volleyball Club

$380

Half of Registration ($80) & Pole Pads ($300)

Silver Wings

$370

Half of Registration & Service Project Equipment

Swim Bike Run

$535

Registration & Camping Fee

Society of Physics Students

$300

Open House Equipment

Swing CLub

$200

Two Instructors

RHA

$1,000

Conference

Prescott Campus Poker

$1,300

Two Tables

Hang Gliding Club

$575

Equipment (extras will be reimbursed by SGA)

Total Budget

$10,000

Your Enjoyment & Necessity

Below is a partial list of Grants and Scholarships we received during the last few weeks. For the complete list, contact Andrew Ferencak at the Prescott Grant Center in the Robertson Aviation Safety Center, Bldg. 21, at ext 3825, or [Ferencak@erau.edu]. Full-Time Fellowship and Internships

Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program

Sponsor: Taxpayers for Common Sense

Sponsor: Louisiana Space Consortium

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor is looking for currently-enrolled and recently-graduated college students to fill several full-time, paid internships and fellowships throughout the year. Interns and fellows will have the opportunity to: gain a broad perspective and first-hand experience in federal policy-making in Congress and the Executive Branch, media campaigns, and grassroots organizing; develop their skills in writing, policy analysis, critical-thinking, and political awareness; and work closely with TCS’s professional staff to assume real responsibility in a fast-paced environment on Capitol Hill. Deadline(s): OPEN [http://www.taxpayer.net/cms.php?action=jobs]

SYNOPSIS: The LaSPACE Undergraduate Research Assistantship (LURA) Program is directed at undergraduate science and engineering students who are interested in space/aerospace science and technology. The intent of the LURA program is to supplement and enhance the undergraduate academic curriculum by providing the science/engineering student with hands-on, mentored research experience relevant to space sciences, experiencing the complete life cycle of a project. Deadline: OPEN [http://laspace.lsu.edu/programs/lura/lura.php]

Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institues Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fun

Sponsor: Council of American Overseas Research Centers

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor’s CLS institutes provide fully-funded, group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for US citizen undergraduate and graduate students. Students may apply for one language and will be placed at institute sites based on language evaluations after selection. Deadline: November 15 [http://www.clscholarship.org/home.php]

NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

Sponsor: American Society of Engineering Education

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor (NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)) invites applications for undergraduate and graduate scholarships focused on cutting edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines as well as emerging fields with promising application to aeronautics. NASA Aeronautics scholarship awards for undergraduates include: 15,000 dollars awarded for each school year, to be used for tuition and other education related expenses and a 10,000 dollar summer internship at a NASA Research Center. Deadline: January 17 [http://nasa.asee.org/]

DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institue for Science and Education

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in research in a broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy and the environment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN. Deadline: February 1, 2012 [http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/key-dates/]

SYNOPSIS: This program will provide a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students may receive up to $15,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000. Eligible applicants must: be of Hispanic-American, African-American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage; be a US citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; be a current Sophomore majoring in Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology/Geosciences, Information Technology (IT/MIS), or Mechanical Engineering. Deadline: November 1 [http://www.hsf.net/marathon.aspx]

Sponsor: USENIX

Student Grant Program

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides stipends to cover registration fees and assist with travel and accommodation expenses for full-time students attending accredited institutions who wish to attend USENIX conferences and workshops. Deadline: October 28 [http://www.usenix.org/students/tips.html]

General College Scholarships

Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund

SYNOPSIS: This scholarship program is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Eligible applicants must: be of Hispanic heritage; be a US citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; have plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a two- or four-year US-accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year; and be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree. Deadline: December 15 [http://www.hsf.net/HSFscholarship.aspx]

CAMPUS NEWS

OCT. 12, 2011

Hight Continued from A2 can cyber attacks be executed cheaply, but they are very hard to track or identify. There is no need to cross national borders or receive special training— many cyber-terrorists are selftaught hackers. According to Hight, society’s growing dependence on computers may be convenient in everyday life, but it also makes us more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hight spoke about the possibility of cyber attacks happening in conjunction with physical attacks in order to maximize the attack’s destructiveness, but cyber attacks alone can be very devastating as well. Sensitive in-

formation in corporate and government computer networks is always a target, but the public at large can also suffer at the hands of cyber-terrorists. Our emergency services— like fire departments, police, and medical responders— medical records, traffic systems, and automated building control systems including fire alarms, environment control, and lights are all vulnerable to cyber attacks, and a disruption of these services could have severe consequences. Besides the obvious physical dangers of these attacks, tampering with the aforementioned systems can have a serious psychological effect on the American public, making a cyber attack that much more effective. According to Hight, there is much we can do to predict and prevent these attacks. The

first step is awareness—knowing about the dangers of a cyber attack and being on the lookout at all times. Law enforcement officials should always assume that major cyber attacks are the precursor to a physical attack and act accordingly. Personnel who work with computers should be trained in recognizing and preventing these attacks, and be careful about the computers they place sensitive information on. As an individual, protecting your passwords and using open Wi-Fi networks cautiously can protect your own information. Most of all, Hight stressed the importance of always being on the offensive when it comes to cyber-terrorism—when it comes to protecting American infrastructure and network integrity, we cannot afford to be wrong.

Dr. Ayers Receives Patriotic Employer Award PRESS RELEASE

Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus, received a Patriotic Employer Award from the Employers Support Group for the Guard and Reserve. This prestigious award was based on a nomination from ERAU employee and chair of the campus flightline Col. Jerry Kidrick, who is currently stationed in Iraq. In the nomination Col. Kidrick stated “Dr. Ayers has been very supportive during my mobilization and deployment to Iraq for one year. He has made it a point to mention my service to employees

and students and details of my actions in Iraq have been published in the Horizons campus newspaper. Additionally, Dr. Ayers assisted in the Veterans Club project to collect and send items for distribution at an orphanage here in Basrah, Iraq. Dr. Ayers and his wife Debbie have offered to assist my family while I’m away and have made it clear that the university is anxious for me to return to my position. The entire campus has been fully supportive of my activation and deployment.” The award was presented by Luke Sefton, Arizona’s Area Chair for the Employer Support Group of the Guard and Reserve and Patrick Kuykendall, ESGR’s Chief of Staff in California. “As the 1.1 million members of the National Guard and Re-

serve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America’s borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the employers of citizen warriors, and Dr. Ayers and the Embry-Riddle community have been a great supporter of veterans and current soldiers in all branches of service. This award is to acknowledge his dedication to our men and women in uniform. This includes all active duty personnel, current faculty and student veterans, and the Army and Air Force ROTC detachments. Dr. Ayers is especially proud to support the recent addition of the many Yellow Ribbon Veterans. This award goes out to Dr. Ayers and the entire Embry-Riddle community” said Kuykendall.

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New Student Enrollment

The Stats 2011

Number Female

Design/Layout By: Austin Troya Information Compiled By: Brad Clancy

Accepted Students

Honors Program

ROTC

Army ROTC

138

Aerospace Eng.

135

Computer Eng.

Electrical Eng.

5 28

GPA

Average GPA

3.68

SAT

Average SAT Score

1176

Thirty-two Honors Students of the many invited have been accepted this year, a step up from the traditional 20, as part of an effort to make the Honors Program larger at ERAU. According to Honors Program Director Dr. Patric McElwain, “To be invited to join Honors requires a student to have more than just a high GPA: Honors is about the whole individual, about developing a well-rounded person. Students who are selected, in addition to a proven academic record, must demonstrate leadership skills and community service.” So the fact that now more of these students are being encouraged and brought into Honors is an effort to foster the spirit of service and leadership at the Prescott campus.

Air Force ROTC

Number Male

Mechanical Eng.

College of Engineering

135

New Student Enrollment

College of Aviation

College of Arts & Sciences

Number Female

Number Male

Applied Meteorology

Aeronautical Science

Aeronautics

Air Trafﬁc Management

GPA

Average GPA

3.38

SAT

Average SAT Score

1033

AE S

108

New Student Enrollment

Number Female

Number Male

Aviation Environmental Science

Aviation Business Admin.

Global Security & Intelligence

Space Physics

IDS

Interdisciplinary Studies

GPA

Average GPA

3.49

SAT

Average SAT Score

1191

Total Enrollment Statistics GPA Average GPA

3.55

SAT Average SAT Score

1102

Percent Increase from Last Year

1.1

Total Number of Incoming Freshmen

470

Number Male

379

Number Female

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MT 3

CA 135

UT 5

AZ 94

ME 1

MN 5

ID 8 NV 23

WI 2

IA 2 CO 26

KS 2

NY 6

MI 2 OH 10

IL IN 2 9

MA 2

PA 3 NJ 5

VA 2 NC 2 SC GA 2 1

MO 2

NM 10 TX 22

MD 3

FL 4 AK 3 HI 14

GU 1

135

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Repub. of South Korea New Students:

Mexico New Students:

CT 2

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The Glob al In tel l igen ce Monitorin g Cen ter

Eagle Eye Intel - Horizons Edition -

An analytical intelligence wire prepared by the students of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona SITUATION REPORTS UNITED STATES: To Vote on Free Trade Agreement

On Oct. 5, the United States House of Ways and Means held an initial vote on a United States-Colombia free trade agreement (FTA). The pact would reduce tariffs on American exports to Colombia, which is currently 11 percent. However, the FTA is facing Democratic opposition on the grounds that Colombia continues to violate trade union development.

BANGLADESH: War Crimes Trial Begins

The first of seven individuals accused of war crimes during the 1971 Independence War has been charged by the International War Crimes Tribunal, set up in Dhaka by the Government. The individual, Delawar Hossain Sayedee, is a senior leader of the Jama’at-i-Islami in Bangladesh. The Awami League, the party currently in power, has long sought to punish individuals it accuses of cooperating with the Pakistani Army in the then East Pakistan, including in operations that the Awami League says verged on genocide. There is considerable evidence that the Pakistani Army engaged in widespread killings, particularly of university professors, and buried them in mass graves. Thousands of women reportedly were raped during the war, including by troops, but also by militias like the Jama’at’s Razakars and bazaar thugs. Opposition parties call the trials a vendetta. The seven to be charged include two members of the Bangladesh National Party, which, with the Jama’at-i-Islami, made up the previous governing coalition.

BRIEFS

SOUTH SUDAN: US to Nominate Ambassador

Summary: The United States Senate is likely to appoint an ambassador to South Sudan as it becomes more involved in the stabilization of the new state. Development: The U.S. Senate is considering assigning an ambassador to the new country of South Sudan. On Oct. 5, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for the nominee of the position, Susan Page. Page is currently the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and has been involved with South Sudan’s long fight for

CHINA: Subway Accidents Raise Concern

Summary: On Sept. 27, two subway cars in the Shanghai metro collided, raising further questions about the safety of the expanding Chinese travel industry, and likely impacting the nation’s growing tourist industry. Development: The two trains that collided injured over 260 passengers. Earlier that day, a

IRAQ: Makes First Fighter Jet Payment to United States

Summary: Iraq makes the first payments toward 18 Lockheed-Martin F-16 jets to the United States, likely leading to the maintenance of security in the country. Development: Iraq plans on moving forward in buying 18 Lockheed-Martin F-16 fighter jets with the first payment of three billion dollars to the United States. George Little, a Pentagon spokesperson states that “a long-term relationship with Iraq is important” and that “we seek to find ways to enable the Iraqis to provide for their own security and to add to

freedom. She helped draft provisions of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended the Sudanese North-South civil war, and also was recently a part of the mediation team between the two sides leading up to the referendum that ultimately gave South Sudan its statehood. At the committee hearing, Page spoke of America’s priorities for South Sudan: “maximizing civilian protection, individual human rights, and fundamental freedom.” A Senate vote is likely to be held within the next few weeks. Analysis: By assigning an ambassador to South Sudan, the United States is taking a major step toward having a firm relationship with the new country. Tensions that are already high between the northern state of Sudan and the United States will likely grow as the United States affiliates itself more

with the South, strengthening its infrastructure and investment in agriculture. One of the main issues that the United States will be involved with will be to help maintain a peaceful relationship between Sudan and South Sudan. Another issue that requires assistance from the United States is helping to turn the Sudan’s People’s Liberation Army, formerly rebels, into a full-fledged military of the government in South Sudan. Additionally, the United States is pushing for an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan over the price of South Sudan’s use of the pipeline that belongs to Sudan. As a result of helping to build South Sudan militarily and economically, the United States will most likely benefit from the billions of dollars in oil revenue South Sudan receives. [Liesl Hall]

station equipment failure forced dispatchers to change to manual mode, causing a train on metro line 10 to rear-end another train. The company supplying metro line 10’s signal is the same company supplying the signal system for the nation’s high-speed railway. In July, the company’s poor design resulted in a bullet train collision, killing more than 40 passengers. Analysis: This crash is not an isolated incident; it is not the first time that operator or me-

chanical malfunctions have caused close calls or actual accidents. Repeatedly, companies in China have used sub-standard mechanical systems. Operator error and a failure by officials to respond to commands have also contributed in several accidents. Repeated accidents like these will only hurt Beijing’s image in the future. Nationally, the travel industry could take a large hit if consumers decide travel is too unsafe. [Mitchel McClinton]

the greater stability of the region.” Furthermore, Little states that the base value of the jet order is three billion dollars and that the total value of the agreement will reach 4.2 billion USD. The program between Iraq and the United States was outlined in September 2010. The Defense Department notice to Congress includes 18 F-16 Block 52 variant jets. The Iraqi Air Force was destroyed during the wars in 1991 and again in 2003 especially during the years the United States enforced a no-fly zone. Iraqi Staff Lieutenant General Anwar Ahmed said in an interview that the first batch of F-16 Jets will arrive and fit into place in early 2014. Another report from the se-

nior U.S. Air Force officer in Iraq states that Iraq will ultimately purchase 36 F-16s. Analysis: The purchase of the jets is intended to improve the government and maintain security once the United States exits from Iraq. There is concern among U.S. and Iraqi officials that the country will not be able to defend its borders without a properly functioning Air Force. To assist in the training and development, the United States and Iraq are discussing whether some American military personnel are to stay in the country, which would amount to an ongoing, in-country U.S. commitment to Iraqi security. [Jennifer Rowell]

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Section B

SP R RTS

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

HORIZONS

ALUMNI TAKE THE WIN AGAINST THE EAGLES

BRANDON LEADBETTER Sports Editor

With only the final weeks of the volleyball season left, the Lady Eagles had a little fun by having the opportunity to verse some old friends in the Eagle Gym. On Oct. 7, the day before the OctoberWest festivities were really going to get started, was the annual alumni volleyball game. At the beginning the two teams lined up, but it was rather one-sided. On one side there was the entire Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus volleyball team and for the alumni, there were two. There were actually four, but because one player just had her first kchild and the other was pregnant, playing volleyball for them was out of the question. However, to have a good time and some fun, Assistant Coach Jill Blasczyk and Academic Support Ken Parsons joined the team to make is somewhat fair but Coach Katy Meyer made it even by moving two of her players to the oth-

er side for each game. The rules were set to rally guidelines where a point is scored by either side no matter what and instead of the usual three out of five, it was two out of three. With the rules set and the teams, well somewhat fair, they took to the court. The first game started with a serve from the alumni and the game was on with Autumn Garibay and Grace Brennan helping the alumni. The current Lady Eagles took an early game, but the first game was soon neck and neck. This didn’t last long as Parsons started to serve with a jump serve that quickly changed the game. The alumni went on the offensive and quickly turned the tide. With impressive dives and blocks by the alumni, they were able to take the win from the current Eagles with a score 25-16. With a loss for the alumni, the teams switched both sides and players. Brennan stayed with the alumni, but Garibay switched with Laura DeGeorge to play for the alumni. Hoping to keep the fire

going against the current Eagles, the serve started, but the game did not go as planned. At one point in the game, the Eagles were winning 18-8 over the alumni and it looked like game three was around the corner. However, with Parsons’ jumping serve, he taught the ladies that at times ducking is a better idea than blocking. He was able to rally the alumni to tie the score at 21-21 with a powerful serve. Watching an impressive comeback allowed the alumni to get within winning reach of the match itself. Ten points later, with a final score of 27-25, the alumni took the match. It was rough for the alumni with a total of six players and no substitutes to keep playing in the Eagle Gym, but they won in the end. The game was a great respite for the Lady Eagles as they received a chance to have some fun in a game that had no consequences and where winning only gave bragging rights. Until next year, the current Eagles will have to wait to get a rematch with the returning alumni.

Lady Eagles Dominate in 15-1 Win Over Bethesda PAULO CHAN Correspondent

An hour following the men’s game versus Bethesda, it was the women’s turn to play them. By this time the weather was turning cold and the sun didn’t provide as much warmth as it did to the players in the previous game. This did not deter the home team however, as they were in high spirits. Twenty-five seconds into the game, Lindsay Cowgill rushed passed the defenders and with some quick passes to her team mates, she scored the very first goal; as well as probably one of

the fastest goals in recent women’s soccer history. This boosted the team’s spirit even more as within a few minutes another goal was scored by Chelsea Page. This led to two more goals scored within minutes of each other, both by Carissa Frazier. In total, the first four goals were all by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and were all made within the first ten minutes of the game. After this initial burst, there was a small back and forth motion in the game as Bethesda’s team stiffened up their defense. This did not stop ERAU, however. As time was winding down on the first half, they went

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Carissa Frazier takes a shot on goal.

on to score six more goals during the last 15 minutes of the first half. The first two scored by Kelsey Anderson, followed by Amanda Bennett, Shelby King, Blaire Boise, and Sydney Jones. This spectacular performance by the women’s team was truly exhilarating to watch as the crowds cheered on goal after goal. During the half time show, everyone was in high spirits. With a 10 to nothing lead, the women’s team had pretty much defeated Bethesda. As the half time showing of prize winners and competition winners drew to a close, the women’s team came back to the field with smiles on their faces. With their chance of victory almost nonexistent, Bethesda’s players started to falter as ERAU went on to score three more goals. However in what might seem like a last ditch effort by Bethesda, they were able to score one goal 15 minutes from the end of the game. In the end, this was a futile attempt as ERAU’s women’s team scored two more goals even after missing quite a few shots. Altogether, this rather lopsided game ended with a score of 15 to 1. To Bethesda’s credit, however, is the fact that they were missing one player and did not have any substitutes. This meant that all the players had to play the full 90 minutes of the game, while ERAU managed to substitute in see LADY EAGLES page B3

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper #3 Autumn Garibay, jumps to spike the ball at the Alumni during the second game.

Eagles Fight Hard, Fall Short of Win Over Bethesda PAULO CHAN Correspondent

The men’s soccer team was out in full force today as they played Bethesda. The weather was amazing; cool breeze blew and the sun was very warm. As the game started, neither side seemed to have the advantage as the ball was just played back and forth in an almost rhythmic manner. However, about 13 minutes before half time, as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was in the middle of pushing towards the goal, the opposing team’s goalie was apparently hurt while attempting to grab the ball from a cross. This was the first among many moments where players from both sides would continuously get hurt. Right before half time, another player got hurt, this time on the Eagle’s side. As half time flew by, the ERAU team was late in returning to the field. As the second half started, another person from Bethesda got hurt. Bethesda was awarded a free kick because of this incident and they pushed hard just past the ten minute mark on the second half, but the Eagles managed to hold them back and a counter attack was initiated. A few minutes later, it was ERAU’s turn to push. After a couple shots on goal, they were awarded a

Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Scott Larson attempts to avoid a Bethesda player’s low block, readying himself to skip over the opponent’s legs.

corner kick which the goalie caught. After some time however, ERAU got another corner kick, which would have been a goal if not for the Bethesda goalie’s great save. This led to another back and forth stalemate with neither of the teams having an advantage. Then on the 75 minute mark, Bethesda managed to

push hard and score a goal. Undeterred, ERAU responded back hard just as another one of the opposing players was hurt. This gave time to both sides as ERAU prepared a push and Bethesda was hunkering down. A few minutes later, after getting through the defense, Derek Hagemeier scored see EAGLES page B3

SPORTS

OCT. 12, 2011

Using Ta’i Chi in Volleyball Player Proﬁle The Volleyball Team uses Ta’i Chi as a crosstraining tool for focus and relaxation. JULIA HOWLIND News Editor

During the Spring 2011 semester the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Women’s Volleyball Team experienced a cross training activity that seems unusual to pair with volleyball, but becomes very apparent after fully learning the techniques and meaning, Ta’i Chi. Volleyball coach Katy Meyer varies the cross training for her players in order to make them more well rounded, “I see that it has made a difference in my

players more on an individual basis. Some have truly benefited from Arlo Chan’s teachings and I can still see the effect in them today. Others may never do it again but the purpose of cross training is more about exposure. Ta’i Chi is all about self control and bringing a sense of calm to oneself and I feel this is an important aspect in volleyball and just on a personal level as well.” In addition to the player’s training, Meyer feels it has made an impact on her life as well. As playing a role model as a mentor, Meyer has used Ta’i Chi to put more focus into her coaching, “I really enjoyed the experience and have used Arlo’s lessons to help re-center myself as a coach. The most important thing I took away from the training affects my own coaching. That I must remind myself that what you

want from others you have to exhibit yourself.” If a coach wants their players to be calm or fix a problem on the playing field, they may have a much better response if they express their disappointment or instruction in a calm manner and not respond so quickly with anger and frustration. Meyer also points out a professional standpoint, “I feel it is important to keep my calm and maintain composure when coaching and that this will affect my players in a positive way to help them maintain composure as well,” said Meyer. Although none of the players seem to be practicing the form of Ta’i Chi currently, they still have the knowledge and ability to calm themselves and find their inner Chi. Volleyball is a fast paced sport with many noises and rushes of adrenaline but

there are many opportunities that require calm and a gather of one’s mind and body to achieve the task before them; this is where Ta’i Chi plays an important role in the cross training. Arlo’s teachings are a worthwhile experience to anyone who wants to learn, and Meyer encourages the opportunity to be seized, “I truly enjoyed learning from Arlo and appreciate his teachings, especially since he so generously provides free instruction to staff, faculty, and students right here on campus. I would recommend that everyone try learning Ta’i Chi at some point in their life to experience the difference it can make in your life.” Seeing that the volleyball cross training was such a success and benefit to the athletes, the new golf team will start to train with Arlo in the near future, a sport which requires more evident calm and composure on the field.

Larry K. Stefan Golf Tournament CHRIS CORDES Correspondent

In 1989 a golf tournament was held in Prescott for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni. For the past 22 years, the tournament has not only continued but thrived, becoming an annual golf competition for students and alumni to enjoy. In more recent years, the tournament has been renamed as the Larry K . Stefan Golf Tournament. But besides honoring the university’s alumni there is a larger and more charitable reason to hold this event. The tournament was set up by several members of the ERAU athletic staff this year. The entire event is organized for and focused on fundraising for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics initiative. The NAIA is a group that “provides exclusive opportunities for over 60,000 young men and women to achieve academically while competing for the love of the game.” They award several million dollars in scholarships every year to qualified student athletes participating

in intercollegiate events. The specific program that is sponsored by this tournament is the Champions of Character fund. The Champions of Character fund awards 1,000 to 2,000 dollars to student athletes who display strong characteristics of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. Although almost all athletes can apply for the grant, the majority of applicants from ERAU include intramural staff members. The money granted to students is donated by fundraisers all over the country like the Larry K. Stefan Golf Tournament. When asked about the fundraiser, volleyball coach Katie Meyer says that “it’s a great way to raise money and encourage good attributes in our athletes at the same time.” In order to raise money each participant in the tournament pays an entry fee of 150 dollars, which gets them a round of golf as well as a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Additional raffle tickets are also available for purchase with the proceeds again going to the Champions of Character fund. The prizes that players could win include golf clubs, gold

bags, golf games, free rounds of golf and gift certificates that can be used at the local pro shop. Although the tournament is mostly held for ERAU alumni and the Eagles golf team, anyone can donate money and participate. The alumni’s family, friends and associates are all more than welcome to attend the event in addition to all ERAU students. Among the participants in this tournament is ERAU Prescott campus golf coach Kim Haddow. Haddow joined the ERAU athletic department team last spring semester as the Eagles golf team was formed. She is not only an excellent coach, but also a pro golfer herself. Katie Meyer comments that “Kim really understands not only the competitive aspect of the sport, but the social aspect as well.” With the career expo occurring right before the event there were quite a few excellent opportunities for students to make connections with alumni that are now working in different areas of the aviation and engineering industries. As an extra twist and competition within the tournament, hole number

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ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

DANIEL CLINEFELTER Correspondent

Kyle Esquibel, a second year junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has made golf a part of his life from a young age. Coming from his hometown of Moab, Utah, he has been playing on the ERAU Men’s Eagles Golf Team. In response to what he enjoyed most about the game of golf, he states that he loved the competition as well as the challenge to be the best he can be. Esquibel says, “I have been playing golf since age 12 and playing golf at the collegiate level was always a goal of mine.” Now, at 22 years of age, he feels a sense of accomplishment being where he is now. Growing up in Utah, Esquibel has been very active in sports since he was young. He attended Grand County High School where he played basketball, baseball, football, and golf. He was on the high school golf team all four years. After graduation, he began his college education at the University of Utah where he attended for one year. He then transferred to Salt Lake City Community College where he spent two years gaining his Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in their Professional Pilot Program. During these first three years of college, he took a break from golf. Now that he is at EmbryRiddle, Esquibel is finally back to playing and competing in the sport that he loves. Although he enjoys playing golf, Esquibel works hard to achieve success in his academic life, as well. He states, “All student athletes have to strive for academic success and put education ahead of everything else. The most important thing to remember when trying to balance sports with academics is time management.” Learning how to set priorities by dividing focus between academics and extracurricular activities, such as sports, is an important concept for all stu-

dents to understand. Esquibel has demonstrated this great academic-athletic balance since arriving at Embry-Riddle. Being an Aeronautical Science major, he has to not only balance school with his practice and tournament schedule, he also has to fit in time for his flight training. He has done this with little difficulty and is currently working on his Commercial Single Engine flight certification which he plans to complete this semester. As if he was not already busy enough, Esquibel is a Flight Commander for Air Force ROTC and is also a member of the Arnold Air Society where he currently serves on staff as a Director of Operations. Esquibel’s dedication and outstanding performance in golf, academics, and activities on campus continue to serve him well. Learning how to manage his time at ERAU is certainly setting the stage for success after graduation. Esquibel models how many student athletes live their lives, balancing between school, sports, and other functions on campus; he continually shows how successful a student athlete can become. In a final quote, Esquibel challenges students to explore all the different things that Embry-Riddle has to offer. “Students should find themselves staying busy. Whether it is joining clubs, playing sports, or extracurricular activities on campus, students should make the most out of their college experience. You want to look back and realize that you didn’t leave anything on the table.”

INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE

MEN’S SOCCER TUES., OCT. 18, 7 P.M. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE SAT., OCT. 22, 12 P.M. BETHESDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

VOLLEYBALL SAT., OCT. 15, 4 P.M. FRI., OCT. 28, 5 P.M.

seven was a “beat the pro” hole against Haddow. The reward for beating Kim and winning the hole was a sleeve of golf balls. Kim is also very excited to present the ERAU golf team this year as the formation of the team had just been announced at last year’s tournament. In addition to visiting the Prescott area, helping a charity and enjoying the company of other alumni and students, the Talking Rock golf course is a major draw for this event. With beautiful views and challenging terrain, this course makes for a fun and exciting game for players of all skill levels and ages. Katie Meyer thanked everyone at the Talking Rock course, saying “we’re always appreciative of their support and the amazing job they do every year.” Although the weather was quite chilly, 40 people signed up to participate. When asked about the future of this tournament and the Eagles, Katie Meyer concluded the interview saying, “with 21 years of successful tournaments behind us, I think it more than proves that golf is a good fit for Embry-Riddle.”

Kyle Esquibel

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SPORTS

OCT. 12, 2011

Volleyball Team Wins First Home Match

Embry-Riddle Hosts First Golf Tournament DANIEL CLINEFELTER Correspondent

BRANDON LEADBETTER Sports Editor

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lady Eagles took the court on Sept. 30 after a 2-1 tournament over the weekend with the hope of bringing their first win at home. Having a very rough season, the Eagles played against West Coast Baptist College coming all the way from Lancaster, Calif. The teams shook hands, took their respective sides and waited for the whistle. ERAU served first and the ladies never looked back. They took the lead and continued to dominate the entire match. Junior Mahlet Lee led the game with six points and Marcela Lachowski with four. They couldn’t have kept the lead without saves by senior Sarah Galea’i and sophomore Morgan Vieira. The Eagles never strayed from their lead to take the first game, 25-17. The second game started in the

Lady Eagles Continued from B1 a fair share of players. Overall, it was a very enjoyable though lopsided game, which all the ERAU fans loved. Even though it was quite obvious the ease with which this game was won, almost everyone in the stands relished every single goal made during the game.

same manner as the Eagles took the lead at the very beginning, but their opponent was not going down without a fight. West Coast Baptist took the lead at 10-11, but the ladies rallied for what they had gained with a score of 1514. The ladies played with a level head and worked as a team. The lead scorer was freshman Jessica DeOcampo with three points. The ladies held the lead, but the opponents started to drive back. With the line drawn, the Eagles took the game with a close 25-21. With two games down and one to go, the ladies knew the home stretch was theirs for the taking, but it didn’t start well. With a few mistakes, the ladies fell just a point or two behind for the first few minutes. It wasn’t looking good that the match might have a game four, but Baptists’ last sign of hope faded. Taking the lead at 13-12, the ladies stepped up their game and dominated. At that point, game three was theirs, with a 25-19 score and the first home win of the season.

When the last point was posted and the game declared a win, the ladies were ecstatic. They showed their sportsmanship and congratulated the team for a game well played, and then returned to their long awaited celebration. As the girls talked and met family and friends, Coach Katy Meyer was the happiest of them all. “They played level volleyball, but with the game being a roller coaster through the entire season it was a good win,” she said, “West Coast is a good school, but our girls gave some great competition to give us this win.” Athletes take the good and the bad of the sport, striving for the win with all their strength, and that’s what the Lady Eagles did. The Eagles took their first win at home with a cheering crowd in the stands. The next opportunity to see the volleyball team at work will be on Oct. 11 against Scottsdale Community College. The streak is broken. It’s time to soar away from the past, and into victory.

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The golf team that started up at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus just one semester ago has proven a great success. With one tournament under their belts, the ERAU Men’s Golf Team faced off for their first home tournament. Taking place on Oct. 1, 2 and 3, the tournament was held at Talking Rock Golf Course, the Eagle’s home turf. After their first tournament, held in Phoenix by Arizona Christian University, they are realizing just how stiff the competition is. According to Coach Kim Haddow, the team gained experience from their first tournament and had a clear picture of what to do better at this home tournament. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Eagles and their competitors met at Talking Rock for a practice round. Although it rained throughout the day, the different teams took advantage of the round to get familiar with the layout of the course. The men’s teams included ERAU Prescott, ERAU Daytona Beach, and Claremont Mudd Scripps. The wom-

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Continued from B1 the equalizing goal just as time was starting to run short. This emboldened both sides with eight minutes left in the game as they both pushed very hard.

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October 12 - October 25

Wed 12 11AM: Deadline for DSL/SOC Organizations Leadership Retreat Registration at the Student Union

Thu 13

Fri 14

CASE Conference in the Haas Chapel

The Hunt for Red Rocktober Continues

Mid-Semester Break!

11:05 AM: NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Research Program ends

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morning players were back at Talking Rock at 6:30 a.m. to complete the final 18 holes of play. ERAU saw some major improvement with all of their golfers. Prescott men’s golfers Ethan Harman, Dylan Kinney, Kyle Esquibel, Kevin O’kuinhttons, and Tim Van Ness all shot their personal bests in this tournament. Prescott women’s golfers Claire Lucas and Shelby Bates also shot their personal best. This improvement is a big step forward for the Eagles! Haddow states, “There was a lot of support from all of the teams that traveled to Prescott as well as professors and faculty of the school! The home course, Talking Rock, as well as the athletic facilities, received numerous compliments from the away teams. It was described as a first class tournament.” She also wanted to express her gratitude to the Talking Rock staff as well as the community for their immense support of this tournament. Although Embry-Riddle Prescott’s golf team is still experiencing their first semester of competition, they are excited to witness their improvement as the season progresses.

In the end, the game went into overtime. During the first overtime, neither side seemed to have an advantage. During the second overtime however, ERAU pushed hard and was close to making a goal but was ultimately blocked by the goalie. This led to a counter attack by Bethesda which scored the

winning goal of the game. Overall, it was a close game. Indeed, it was a very exciting match to watch and everyone watching was vocal in their support; some cheering on their team and others screaming at the referee for what they thought was a bad call. In any case, it was a well played and exciting game.

Calendar of Events

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Sun 16

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*12-11PM: Prescott Oktoberfest

*Brad Malm Fireﬁghter Fitness Walk/Run

Sat 22

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4-5PM: Why Study Abroad: Col Haskins in the DLC

8AM-5PM: Student Organizations Leadership Retreat

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5-10PM: DSL/ SOC Student Organizations Leadership Retreat

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8-9PM: Comedian Seaton Smith

en’s teams included the ERAU Prescott women’s team playing as singles, ERAU Daytona Beach, Cal State San Marcos, and Claremont Mudd Scripps. Due to the fact that this was the first home tournament for the Eagles, the players’ nerves were on edge. The tournament began on Sunday, Oct. 2. Most golf tournaments are played over three days with 18 holes per day. This changed recently due to the fact that competitors were missing too much school. Tournaments are now held over two days with 36 holes being played the first day and 18 holes played on the second day. Although the first day became very long and drawn out, all of the teams hung in there and put some incredible numbers on the board. Play began at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Golfers began in shotgun style and played straight through the 36 holes. Haddow mentioned, “The tournament went very smooth and ran exactly as planned. We had two USGA officials at the tournament, Frank Shipman and John Gusky, which was a big help! They were very familiar with the rules and having them here helped out a great deal.” Play finished at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evening. Monday

Sun 23 2-5:30PM: CPR/ AED Class The Hunt for Red Rocktober Continues

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Tue 25

Humans vs. Zombies Game Begins

5:30-6:30PM: Graduation Meeting #2

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Eagle Night Celebrates Alumni and Seniors

Section C

Oct. 12, 2011

By: Brad Clancy, Senior Correspondent Over 350 alumni, students, faculty, and industry liaisons converged on the Prescott Resort last Friday to enjoy the Eagle Night Alumni Celebration, hosted by the Student Alumni Association (SAA). This event was open to all alumni, graduating seniors, and industry partners from the Career Expo. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students were able to enter for a small charge. The night included entertainment by local favorite musician Brad Newman, and a buffet style food service catered by the resort. The turnout was a great deal more than expected, and the SAA considered it a huge success. On Tuesday, there were only about 100 reservations, which on Wednesday became about 275, and turned into the 350-person crowd that came to celebrate ERAU history. This year, members of the graduating classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, and 2001 are having reunions. Even

some of Horizons Newspaper history was present, with one of the co-founders of Horizons, Jesse Clark, attending to celebrate the alumni festivities. Clark and David Archer started the newspaper in 1986, and the newspaper has been part of the campus community ever since. The great success of this night put a great start on the weekend OctoberWest festivities, and also reﬂected well on a major event hosted by the SAA. Bill Thompson, the SAA advisor and Director of Alumni Relations, related that he has great plans for future years. “We used to have this at the Hassayampa Inn,” he commented, and it seems like the move has helped increase the event’s popularity. The night also included

By: Julia Howlind, News Editor speeches by visiting alumni, and presentation of prizes to alumni. With as great of a turnout as this event received, it promises good participation in future SAA events. It also shows that Embry-Riddle has the ability to keep school spirit strong years after graduation for its alumni.

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Aeronautical University. Making a grand entrance as the lights dimmed and music began to play, a guard of students made the way for McDonald who entered wearing an appropriately made crown topped with a small red model plane, a royal purple robe detailed with ERAU trailing down the length of the robe and lined with different colored sparkled pom poms. Following him was a student to carry the long length of his robe and two lines of trailing BCA members as his guard; they wore Mardi Gras beads to match the ones McDonald threw into the crowd. Enjoying the rowdiness and openness of the crowd McDonald started of with a get-to-knowyour-neighbor activity by having everyone give their neighbors back massages. Due to the nature of hypnotism, McDonald gathered about 20 to 25 volunteers, both males and females. The numbers were gradually thinned down to about 12 as some of the activities woke some of the volunteers, who eventually

returned to their seats. Once the fully hypnotized were apparent, the real fun began. McDonald had the volunteers perform various activities that showed the true personality of many people. All volunteers danced a beautiful ballet, danced and sang to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” made sure the chairs were in a perfectly straight line in order to claim their million dollars, and were left with their tongues trailing from their mouths with no way to keep them in no matter how hard they tried. One of the events that the audience always enjoys is when McDonald sends the volunteers into the audience to sit on a person in the crowd and act out a passionate scene from Romeo and Juliet. Fortunately for Dr. Ed Post, McDonald put the male freshman to sleep before any damage could be done. Overall, it was another very entertaining night from Bruce McDonald, who will, of course, be invited for many more years to come.

Greg Finn / Horizons Newspaper Volunteers for Bruce McDonald’s hypnotism act strike a pose.

Elaine Larson Blasts the Crowd in Student-Built Jet Dragster

By: Mitch Rasmussen, Senior Correspondent aviation: invulnerability, macho, and anti-authority. Nevertheless, he faces these demons with the utmost professionalism and prowess; he truly is one of the world’s greatest stunt pilots. However, Chapman’s aerial performance was not the only event that brought enjoyment to the ﬂight line. The Experimental Aircraft Association sponsored a pancake breakfast inside EmbryRiddle’s maintenance hangar, and many alumni had their personal aircraft on display across the Riddle Ramp; the display included a wide range of general aviation, experimental, and warbird aircraft. One thing is for sure, EmbryRiddle has never seen quite an amazing display for OctoberWest. The activities held at the ﬂight line will surely raise

Garbed in a purple robe and silver king’s crown, hypnotist Bruce McDonald made a grand entrance for his twenty-eighth consecutive year of hilarious hypnotism entertainment for OctoberWest festivities. In the Fall semester of 2009 the school proclaimed McDonald as an ofﬁcial Alumni of Embry-Riddle

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Matt Chapman’s Aerial Display Dazzles Campus Excitement was in the air at the Embry-Riddle flight line as Matt Chapman dazzled onlookers with his death-defying aerobatic performance Saturday morning; including a low pass alongside the Embry-Riddle Jet Dragster shooting flames out of its engine. With his unique and tactical flying abilities, Chapman performed his routine in a way that I believe no one in attendance will ever forget. If you were lucky, you may have even witnessed an advanced showing of Chapman’s aerobatic displays on Friday afternoon when he flew his Eagle 580 at low altitudes over the campus: with the smoke on of course. On a daily basis, Matt Chapman must deal with some of the most hazardous attitudes in

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the bar for future years to come. Witnessing the events that unfolded last Saturday has instilled in many a great deal of pride for our campus, and has served to remind us why we love the world of aviation so deeply.

Matt Chapman returns from his demonstration ﬂight.

By: Jorge Vielma, Correspondent

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Elaine Larson speaks before her demonstration.

Anticipation skyrocketed as the audience patiently awaited the ignition of Elaine Larsen’s Jet Dragster. Meanwhile, spectators were treated to a display of a wide range of aircraft, presented by their respective pilots. One such aircraft included Daniel Kraw’s 582 Gyrocopter, constructed in 200 hours. Able to attain a maximum height of 10,000 feet and bearing 25 foot dragon wings, the copter was truly a sight to see. As the day morning progressed, the audience made their way toward the runway, where Matt Chapman’s recent takeoff in the Eagle 580 revealed the Embry-Riddle Jet Dragster, with its commander Elaine Larsen

behind the wheel. A caution line kept spectators safely back, but as excitement grew the caution line seemed to be pushed further back. Getting the best possible view was everyone’s goal. One Embry-Riddle professor even so diligently placed his son on his shoulders, where he could get a fantastic view of the Jet Dragster, a clever move without a doubt. Another pilot made the wise decision of standing at a secured place on his aircraft to get a higher view. Matt Chapman and the Eagle 580 circled the airport a few times and then descended toward the Jet Dragster. As the Eagle 580 passed the Jet Dragster, the dragster re-

leased an enormous, roaring flame, received by the audience with amazement and applause. Several bursts of flame ignited from the jet engine of the dragster, as the vehicle slowly made its way down the taxiway, snapshots from countless cameras going off every second. A light gray smoke filled the air, as the fiery bursts of the jet engine continued to bring warmth and wonder on a cool Saturday morning. As every great performance ends, the sound of the jet engine shutting off left the audience wanting more.

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Greg Finn / Horizons Newspaper Volunteers for Bruce McDonald’s hypnotism act strike a pose.

Elaine Larson Blasts the Crowd in Student-Built Jet Dragster

Austin Troya / Horizons Newspaper

Return of the King, Bruce McDonald

Matt Chapman returns from his demonstration ﬂight.

By: Jorge Vielma, Correspondent

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Elaine Larson speaks before her demonstration.

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OctoberWest SGA and Alumni Association Parade By: Jorge Vielma, Correspondent Ignited by the overhead passing of a yellow 231 EX, the Student Government Association parade of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus was a spectacle to behold. First in line were Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, of which three individuals were carrying Air Force, Arizona and United States flags. Next was a Halloween truck, adorned with spider webs from tire to tire, skulls linked by chains, and to top it all off, a giant spider riding on the roof of the vehicle; spectators couldn’t complain when passengers on the Halloween truck threw gum eyeballs and airplane key chains into the crowd. Third in line was a Mustang designed to appear as if a massive thrust of flames was

unleashed at the rear. Behind it, ERAU alumni marched chanting, “We are Alumni, yes we are. We have come from near and far. Forever an Eagle, yes we are. Yee-ka!” Next in line were members of Alpha Sigma Tau and their yellow shuttle mock-up. Behind them, faculty paraded with their trusty equipment in hand. Following them, more candy throwers delighted spectators with Skittles, Kit-Kats, Sour Patch Kids and much more. In eighth, the Honorary Air Force marched, followed by Alpha Sigma Tau and the Honors Student Association. Float number 12 was themed around the movie Back to the Future, in which Doc ridicules Marty McFly for wearing bizarre shoes. This was truly

a blast from the past for all Back to the Future fans. Float number 13 was an incredible jet dragster commandeered by Elaine Larsen. The SGA parade was concluded by a trailing truck and a roar of applause from the audience. Moments later, the jet dragster was positioned in a parking lot, and the roar of the engine led up to a monstrous flame, the flame on the candle on the icing on the cake.

Timothy Sham / Horizons Newspaper Top: Trophies were awarded for best floats. Bottom: Visiting alumni walk in the parade.

Numerous OctoberWest Festival Events Capture Attention of Children and Adults Alike By: Brad Clancy, Senior Correspondent Starting from 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University soccer fields were converted into a carnival to celebrate ERAU’s soccer games and pseudo-homecoming. The parking lot had a “bouncy-house” style fighting ring, an obstacle course, and a DJ was playing popular hits for people to dance. Chartwells Dining Services was busy all day, serving food to the students who came. It was their typical barbecue setup, with pulled pork, brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers while people watched ERAU men’s and women’s soccer games. They also had permanent popcorn stands, cotton candy, and snow cones. Attendance at the carnival ebbed and flowed, but there were always students present to enjoy the facilities. The action really began to pick up in the evening, when during the halftime of the women’s soccer game, the winners of the Eagle Prize were announced. Six teams were chosen to receive funding for their projects, with five receiving full funding for their projects, and one team receiving significant funding. The first team announced was the Helicopter Drone Team. Their objec-

tive is to design a system for a helicopter to be able to fly autonomously. The American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics team was announced second, and they will be participating in the Design Build Fly competition. The Intercollegiate Rocket Competition team, announced third, will be receiving full funding and attempting to build a rocket that will launch to 25,000 feet, a feat which the ERAU Daytona Beach campus has never achieved, and neither has any other school. The Lunarbotics team was announced fourth, and they will be building a lunar excavation robot, following in the footsteps of the seniors who created LARE last year. The Aerial Robotics team, will be designing an air robot and a ground robot, and they are still looking for members. The Autonomous Winged Educational Surveillance Operational Mission Experiment, or team AWESOME as they call themselves, is a union between military veteran UAV pilots, and Embry-Riddle engineering students, who will be designing a UAV to use in competition against other colleges. The team leader, Steven Rayleigh, emphatically declared “We are going to kick butt, particu-

larly, Daytona’s,” and Dr. Richard awarded to the Strike Eagles. Bloom, the awards presenter, After the SGA Prize spoke about how this tradition Awards the “Save It or Shave will continue. “We are making It” results were announced. Trey history today,” he said, confirm- Pitman had his head shaved, ing that the E-Prize competition and Larry Stephan, the Dean of will be held annually. Students, shaved his beard. The Then, the Student Gov- Residence Hall Association was ernment Association (SGA) prize able to raise almost 400 dollars winners were announced. These to attend a leadership conferprizes were awarded to groups ence in Wyoming because of that had shown exemplary perfor- this program. After the women’s mance and participation during soccer game ended, the Cheekthe OctoberWest celebrations. tones played in the parking lot. The Best Department award At 9 p.m., Embry-Riddle comwent to the Business Office, and pleted the day with a 15 minute was accepted by Leah Richwine. fireworks show to end the OctoThe Best Vehicle Award, for the berWest festivities. best car or truck in the SGA parade, was awarded to the Honors Student Association, for the float themed on the Red Baron. The Best Float Award however belonged to Sigma Tau Gamma, and the Best Group Brenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper Award was

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Light the Night Alumni Reception By: Brad Clancy, Senior Correspondent The fifth day of OctoberWest continued with a major bang, as the Jet Dragster roared to life for a two-minute burn. The sound from the engine could be heard from the Thumb Butte Complex dormitories on the other side of campus. The dragster, whose current max speed has been measured at 336 mph, was on display on Friday, Oct.7 to demonstrate after the Student Government Association parade. Elaine Larsen, the driver of the dragster, stayed after the burn to sign autographs and answer questions, along with the twelve students who are part of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Jet Dragster Team. They were preparing for a race, and they hope to be able to push a little more speed out of the dragster in the future. The night did not end there, because after the jet dragster demonstration, over 100 people gathered in the Lower Hangar of the Student Union to

celebrate ERAU history through its alumni. The event was catered by Chartwells and featured the entertainment of musician Kenny James, who played classics like “American Pie” throughout the night. The night featured speeches by aerobatic pilot Matt Chapman and Bill Vasilovich, who said that “aviation has a way of bringing people together, usually for a lifetime,” while he was intro-

ducing Chapman. While considerably quieter than Eagle Night was on Thursday, this event was still a success, because alumni from the years 1981, 1986, 1991, and 2001, all of whom are having reunions this year, were able to spend more time together. The efforts of Student Alumni Association volunteers, along with the staff of the Alumni Relations Department, were able to

be recognized in a speech by Bill Thompson, the Alumni Relations Director for the Prescott campus. Executive Vice President Dr. Frank Ayers, who attended the event, related that “We are really excited to be bringing all these resources to the Prescott campus, with Matt Chapman and the jet dragster, and we are really glad to have our alumni back.”

Timothy Sham / Horizons Newspaper Elaine Larson shows off the power of the student-designed and -built jet dragster.

Minute-to-Win-It Finalists Compete By: Paulo Chan, Correspondent The Minute to Win It competition is and event put on by the Board of Campus Activities that comprises a collection of odd and awkward challenges, with only one minute to complete each challenge. It started with around 20 contestants on Monday, Oct. 3 with the preliminary round. Only three were able to make it to the final round by Friday, Oct. 7, right before the show put on by hypnotist Bruce McDonald. The challenges they did were very bizarre and difficult. One included swinging a baseball in a pair of pantyhose over the contestants’ heads in order to knock down a line of water bottles. The next challenge was also bizarre, challenging, and quite awkward. The contestants had a banana hanging from a string tied to their waist, dangling between their legs. Using only this banana, they had to successfully push an orange into a hula hoop target a few feet away. This led to an awkward situation where

all the contestants were gyrating their hips in a very peculiar manner as they did their best to put enough force and accuracy behind the banana to place the orange in the target area. This challenge was in fact so difficult, it forced a re-do as none of the contestants got their orange in the the hoop on the first try. Finally, the contestants had to get a cookie from their forehead to their mouth using only their facial muscles. This last competition was put on purely for entertainment value, as every previous contestant was invited along with other volunteers. The winners of the competition though were Andrew and Shawn in first place, Joe and Macey in second place, and Josh and Mikey in third place. All the contestants looked like they had a blast; in fact the third place runner ups were not at all dampened in their quest to win saying “We’ll get it next year!” as they talked to friends about their position in third place.

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Dr. LandisGroom Wins First Place ERAU Faculty Member Comes Out on top in Arizona English Teachers’ Contest Jorge VieLMa Correspondent

Congratulations are in order, and well deserved, for Dr. Eileen Landis-Groom, who received first place in the Arizona English Teachers Contest. Dr. Landis-Groom won with a non-fiction piece about how repeated words can become disconnected. “I woke up one morning and I was thinking about how strange the name Beanie was,” she says, in regards to her dog. A humanities and communication professor, Dr. LandisGroom discusses her source of inspiration. “I always loved to read and write,” she says, “I don’t feel right without a good book in my hand. From books, you see things in a different way.” Her passion for writing was evident in her every word, and when asked about one of the most important aspects one should take from humanities, Dr. Landis-Groom’s response was “appreciation for everything around them.” Having won the English Award, Dr. Landis-Groom intends to continue writing. Naturally and respectfully, this news will be delightfully received by her current and future readers. Once more, congratulations to the talented writer and professor, Dr. Eileen Landis-Groom.

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BCA Hosts Coffee House “Open Mic Night”

Students showcase their talents alongside BCA Headliner Jared Mahone

RHA Keeps it Fresh in October RAcheL wagner Special to Horizons

Tyrus kirby Correspondent

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lower Hangar was transformed into a “Coffee House” complete with live entertainment and refreshments on Friday, Sept. 30. This event was a perfect way for students to showcase their performing skills in front of a live audience. From singing, to improvisation, to fiddle playing, the night had entertainment of all sorts. The night started off with a performance by Jared Mahone, a professional artist from Columbus, Ohio. He warmed up the audience by playing a few songs on the guitar. Mahone also acted as a host throughout the night, introducing the acts and providing commentary.

Students Noah Daneman, Janelle Lepisto, and Joe Augello sing and play instruments in front of the Open Mic Night crowd.

Musical duo, Chilligan’s Isle, opened for the ERAU acts. Both members, Sam and Andrew,

Photos by Greg Finn / Horizons Newspaper Jared Mahone, a professional artist from Columbus, Ohio, performed for the BCA Open Mic event.

played guitar, while Andrew sang a cover of the Beatles’ song “With a Little Help from My Friends.” Following their performance, freshman Joe Christensen hit the stage. He introduced his instrument, the fiddle, and then proceeded to amaze the audience with his skill. After a short warm-up song, he delved into traditional Celtic music. His last song had the audience’s feet tapping with some folk music. The third act of the night was sophomore Lorenzo Galicia, who performed two songs. After he played his first song, “Just Friends,” on guitar, Lorenzo switched over to piano to play some swing blues. The next act featured the only female performer of the night. Janelle, Noah, and Joe gave it their all on stage, playing just one song. Noah played piano, while Joe played guitar. Both Janelle and Joe provided vocals for the act.

The last musical act of the night was a solo act. Graham Stoddard sang a rendition of “Chickens in the Garden” a cappella. Stoddard took the stage once again, along with his friends, Alex Carnes, Derek Costache, and Alex Collins for the last ERAU act of the night. Together, these students make up the improvisation group “?!.,” which is pronounced “punctuation.” The group entertained the audience with two acts. During the “Dating Game,” Stoddard had to choose a date from the rest of the group, who imitated famous personalities. The second act, “Radio Host,” had “Emperor Palpatine” explaining his new book and answering questions from “callers.” All in all, the event was very entertaining. Embry-Riddle students showed just how talented and diverse the campus is through their various acts. Hopefully next year’s event will be even bigger.

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Chris Eriksson for Horizons Newspaper This T-2B Buckeye is just one of the many awesome planes Chris Eriksson’s summer job granted him access to.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Chris Eriksson has had a cool dream job for the past three summers that would be the envy of all aviation enthusiasts. Eriksson spends his hot summer days at the Warbird Heritage Fountain in Waukegan, Ill. working on such diverse aircraft as an F-86F Sabre and a N25-3 Stearman. The Warbird Foundation is the prized baby of Paul R. Wood, and this baby rocks. With 10 classic airplanes and seven pilots, aviation technicians and aircraft maintenance employees of the Warbird Foundation are kept

busy all year long with performances, demonstrations, and public events. They also give tours to younger-aged groups such as scouts and elementary schools to advance, champion, and develop an appreciation for the historical importance of these wonderful aircraft. The nostalgia surrounding the era of these planes and the passionate times the world lived in back then is palpable. With a zeal for flying, Wood has acquired these beautiful aircraft and he and his top-notch crew have lovingly restored them to original condition. There are not many of these remarkable planes left for the dedicated aviators who love to fly them. From the polished Warbird

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October is an outstanding month for ongoing, original outreach events for most organizations, especially the Residence Hall Association. There are many opportunities for clubs to get involved with OctoberWest and to reach out to the campus. The Residence Hall Association has organized their own events as well as been involved with OctoberWest preparations. As of Oct. 1, Hunt for Red Rocktober has started for the on-campus residents. Hunt for Red Rocktober is a scavenger hunt to find red rocks around the residence halls that then can be turned in for prizes. All of the rocks were found for the first week of hiding, but rocks are hidden every week. This Residence Hall Association event will be ongoing throughout October, but it will be harder to find the rocks as the month progresses. Not only were rocks hidden, but so were the flags for glow-inthe-dark capture the flag held on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The executive board decided to host Capture the Flag instead of Mr. & Ms. ERAU due to time and area conflicts, but it turned into a great opportunity for the Residence Hall Association. There were at least 30 students who showed up at the Student Union despite the rain and lightning storm earlier that afternoon. Before the game began, those who attended the event helped make drysoup mixes. These dry-soup mixes were then donated to the Salvation Army and First Baptist Church, as a new initiative to reach out to the community. After all the bags were made, the games were finally able to begin. The red team easily won the first game while the blue team won the second game. A third game was started as a tiebreaker but due to time constraints the third game was announced as a tie by both teams. Capture the flag was not the only event during OctoberWest that the Residence Hall Association was involved in. Members participated in “Minute to Win It” on Monday and painted one of their cars for the parade on Friday. “Shave It or Save It” was also held during OctoberWest as a fundraiser for the Residence Hall Association. Dean Larry Stephan, Rob McConkie (Big Rob), Dee Dozier, Rachael Wagner and Trey Pitman participated in this event, which means that they might have to see RHA page C2

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Twice-Baked Potato Recipe by Kavita Singh

Utensils: Measuring spoons spoon Fork Knife Potato masher (optional) Microwave oven Oven small bowl Medium sized bowl

Ingredients: 4 (medium) red potatoes shredded cheese Black pepper salt 1 Tbsp. Butter 3 Tbsp. Milk 1/3 cup frozen peas and carrots 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped green onions 1Tsp. onion powder

Directions:

Puncture the potatoes a few times with a fork and cook in the microwave oven for about six minutes on either side. Set the peas and carrots in a small bowl and let thaw. Cutting potatoes in half, scoop out the inside of the potatoes (being careful not to tear the skin) and place in medium-sized bowl. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash potatoes and add salt and black pepper (to taste), butter, onion powder, milk, green onions, peas, and carrots to potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Scoop potatoes back into skins. Sprinkle cheese on top of the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cheese has melted and become golden brown.

Review by Allison Cisneros

Storm Front Jim Butcher has knocked it out of the park with “Storm Front” and shoved a brilliant, gripping series into the spotlight. The series “The Dresden Files” is in both novel and TV show form. It was first published in 2000 and became a TV series in 2007. There are currently 13 published books and 12 TV episodes. Audio books and a game are also available. “Storm Front” is the introduction of Harry Dresden, a professional wizard. He’s the only one listed in the Chicago, Ill. phone book. He does have to field the skeptics and pranksters, but the supernatural cases he takes definitely makes up for the hassle. His major source of income is working with the Chicago Police Department as a consultant. His main ally there is Lieutenant Karrin Murphy in Special Investigations. She stands out in the police department as one of the few people who calls Dresden for work and as a believer in the supernatural. Despite the lack of support, Dresden

and Murphy team up to protect the public of Chicago. Dresden also has an ancient, talking skull named Bob. Butcher’s first novel in the series begins with a gruesome double homicide. The scene Butcher paints is enough to make anyone queasy. It also brings out one of the main characteristics that keeps Dresden from being a dreaded Mary-Sue. Dresden does not remain the stoic, stone-hearted individual that most bad-asses are portrayed as. Dresden feels fear, disgust and sickness. Most importantly, he shows it from time to time. It keeps the character from becoming a two-toned caricature and helps add realism. The duster and wizard’s staff he carries around already adds incredulity. Butcher does a fantastic job at making his input into the fantasy genre rather realistic. “The Dresden Files” is highly recommended. It’s dramatic, comedic, and will definitely keep any reader interested until the very end when the inevitable question comes: where can I find the next one?

Title: storm Front Author: Jim Butcher Publisher: roc Pages: 384 Cost: $9.99 for Paperback

RHA Continued from C1 shave their head or beard. October had a lot of opportunities for organizations to get involved and to reach out to the campus. The members of the Residence Hall Association have organized many

Gears of War 3 you take more damage. The bigger the cog gets, the closer you are to dying. The graphics the game uses are amazing and truly capture the grime and grit of a world that has been in war for years. The lighting and sounds just continue to add to the mood of a doomed world with little hope for the surviving humans. The rendering distance of the game is a bit low, so faroff distances might not be completely displayed. That said, this does not hurt the game in any way. Overall, Gears of War 3 delivers an amazing game to all of its fans and the anticipation was worth it. The Gears Series has been one of the better shooter series out there, and it has earned that place rightfully. With the conclusion of its story arc in Gears of War 3, the Gears of War series will be remembered as one of the most amazing third person shooters in history.

Developer: epic Games Publisher: Microsoft studios Genre: Third Person shooter ESRB Rating: M Release Date: september 20, 2011 Platform:Xbox 360

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The Gears of War series has been one of the storied franchises in video game history. Ever since the release of its first game almost five years ago, it has garnered a fan following akin to that of the Call of Duty or Halo series. Gears of War 3 is a third-person shooter that uses extensive use of cover and actual squad tactics. It takes place in the fictional world of Sera and follows Marcus Fenix and his squad as they try to survive and defeat the Locust Horde and now a third enemy called the Lambent. Gears is a third person shooter, unlike the other famous shooters out there, which for the most part are first person shooters. Gears is not a run and gun game. It forces the player to take cover, use covering fire and make tactical decisions in order to survive. On the note of survival, Gears does not use health bars, but a crimson cog appears on the screen as

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events to continue to benefit the residence halls and to have fun. These events are outgoing, original, ongoing and outstanding for all those who participated in each. If there are any questions or comments, please stop by the oﬃce (Hall 4 Room 200) or check out the Facebook page. As always, stop by, say Hi, and hang out daily in the Residence Hall Association oﬃce.

50/50

Review by Mitch Rasmussen

Production Company: summit entertainment Director: Jonathan Levine Release Date: september 30, 2011 Rating: r for language throughout, sexual content, and some drug use Running Time: 100 min.

Seth Rogen (“Paul”) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Inception”) star in this humorous yet emotionally deep thrill ride. With just enough crude, raunchy and politically incorrect humor from Rogen balanced by the devilishly relatable and charming Gordon-Levitt, “50/50” sparked a unique interest that many films have failed to do. “50/50” offers something for everyone. It will have both college students and their

parents connecting with the film on many different levels. While I’m not keen on calling it a Fall Blockbuster, if such a thing can exist, the film greatly exceeded my expectations for it. I walked into the theatre looking forward more to the previews than to the feature film itself. However, just moments into the opening credits I was baﬄed at why I thought this wouldn’t be a great movie. Looking back now, the trailer

for “50/50” just plain sucked. Although I am happy it didn’t completely ruin the movie, as many trailers do these days, I can’t help but feel it just didn’t do the film justice. The emotional side of the story telling is where “50/50” really shows its true potential. I actually felt connected to all of the main characters, which barely ever happens in the comedy genre these days. The concept behind taking on issues like cancer and allowing

movie goers to still see the humor in the situation is a great accomplishment for director Jonathan Levine. He is a true artist to be able to pull off a movie of this caliber. “50/50” is a good movie. While it may not turn out to be everyone’s favorite, I definitely would suggest seeing it sometime this weekend. “50/50” isn’t the sexiest or most adventurous movie out at Harkins, but it is well worth the cost of a ticket.

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IAC hAWK 982 Review by Brandon Leadbetter

The Hawk 982 is a standard issue 12-gauge shotgun that uses a three-inch shell. Made by IAC Imports, this gun comes with a capacity of five rounds and an 18.5inch barrel, which is very small for a shotgun. This gun is designed for one thing: home defense, and nothing else. This pump shotgun was equipped with a ghost ring site and a synthetic polymer stock, which uses a machined steel frame/matte finish that is painted jet black. It is made

for a small, close-range shot, which is not preferable for hunting waterfowl or other game birds. The short barrel does not hinder the usefulness of a shotgun, unlike a rifle that is set to shoot far distances with accuracy. With a larger barrel, the shell is supposed to shoot up to 200 pellets for a shooting spread or one slug for a more distant target and bigger punch. The spread can vary by using various types of chokes that can be replaced.

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Grizzly Man Review by Mitch Rasmussen

“Grizzly Man” is the true story/documentary, using exclusively actual footage, of Timothy Treadwell. This man lived among the wild grizzly bears of the remote Alaskan bush for thirteen summers. Treadwell dubbed the area the “Grizzly Maze.” It was in this dangerous, secluded area that he and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, would meet their gruesome and tragic deaths at the jaws and claws of the bears they had come to know and love. While this film is obviously supposed to be a somber and deep documentary that

highlights both Treadwell’s vision and inner demons, my roommate and I found the entire movie laugh-outloud, gut-bustingly hilarious. Treadwell’s flamboyant and uniquely twisted personality had us in tears almost every time he opened his mouth. The guy should have gone into stand up comedy; he may have lived longer. B u t i t w a s n’ t j u s t Treadwell’s erratic, bipolar tendencies that made this movie the great comedy that it is, the interviews director Werner Herzog performs will put a stitch in your side

The Hawk 982 is very handicapped at being anything but a defense gun, because outside of target practice and defense there isn’t a great use for this type of gun. This relatively inexpensive gun can be bought at any gunsmith or even Walmart for that matter. The best part about this gun is that it’s still a lot of fun to shoot because the ammo is relatively cheap, the gun is not very expensive, it is very light and easy to handle and is made to last a long time.

as well. Between Herzog’s thick, Schwarzenegger-like accent, the random close ups he uses, and the strange interviewees on the other end of the camera, tears will roll from your eyes almost uncontrollably. Treadwell was a weird guy and one can see just how demented he was in this fi lm. He really wished that he would wake up and emerge from his tent as an actual bear one day. Treadwell seemed to develop intense and personal relationships with the animals around him such as Timmy the Fox and Sergeant Brown the Bear. The best way to describe the vibe of “Grizzly Man” is to imagine an episode of “Survivor Man” and mix it with a Woody Allen movie. Treadwell’s skills with a camera may have been unmatched, but where he really excelled was in his ability to make others laugh. This movie is a must-see and I strongly suggest watching it as soon as you possibly can. Director: Werner Herzog Studio: Lions Gate Films Release Year: 2005 Running Time: 100 minutes MPAA Rating: r, for language

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Lone Spur Cafe

Review by Kavita Singh

Located at 106 West Gurley Street is a quaint little place to eat: the Lone Spur Cafe. Walking in, you get the urge to say “Howdy partner, ” so just to go with the flow. This ‘cowboy joint’ is like a smaller, more intimate Cracker Barrel. With the walls covered in anything and everything Country you could think of, the food served matches my high exBrenton Woodruff / Horizons Newspaper pectations and with a touch of originality. The portions Prescott locals lounge in the morning sun in front of are overwhelming and so de- the Lone Spur Cafe. licious you regret not being able to finish it all in one sitting. The dish that caught me that idea, but why mess with a sweet tea. None the less, the off guard was the French toast. good thing. They serve more food was good and so was the We all know French toast as than just breakfast, and hon- service; there was always somebread being dipped in eggs, estly looking at the menu you one there to make sure you but here’s something I’m sure find yourself wanting to just were satisfied. This is a great you never thought off, bread try it all. But don’t just take place to grab some of your dipped in eggs covered in cin- my word, go down there and friends to go for breakfast and namon and cereal! see for yourself. My only dis- just sit and talk for a while. I Not sure who came up with appointment was the lack of give the Lone Spur Cafe a 4/5.

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Ann Coulter Speaks Provoking Words to the Reddest County in the Nation gretchen hawkins Correspondent

Ann Coulter is the textbook definition of the word abrasive. Yet somehow, despite her coarse words for anything and everything she does not agree with, she somehow manages to appear encouraging to many people. The New York Times bestselling author (8 times over) addressed a packed Yavapai College auditorium recently thanks to the Yavapai College Republicans and many local sponsors. She first spoke on the recent Republican debate, taking time to discredit each candidate’s appearance mentioning everything from Gary Johnson’s haircut to Newt Gingrich’s third chin. She went on to praise liberals for being so smart saying, after all “they did get into good colleges,” but then scolded them for being so stupid on television. Chris Matthews was her primary example with his use of a flash mob argument where he stated Rick Perry’s disbelief in global warming is as logical as thinking the moon is made of green cheese. Later in her lecture, she condemned the National Health Care Plan arguing that most states cover ridiculous ailments such as gambling ad-

diction, marital counseling and restless leg syndrome. Throughout her talk, she took every opportunity to disgrace Obama, even calling him a nincompoop at one time. Although much of the lecture focused on how ineffectual Obama has been at the helm of our Nation, she did take time to crack a few jokes. “I don’t know why Republicans get so upset over Obama playing so much golf. As long as he’s playing golf, he’s not socializing another part of the economy.” Later she mentioned Alabama’s onerous immigration laws, which were upheld recently by a Federal judge, quipping “Get it together Arizona, Alabama is outdoing you!” As any other great speaker would do, Coulter fielded numerous questions from the audience at the end of her talk. When someone asked about Chris Christy’s likelihood for running for president, she responded that he probably would not for two reasons. One, because in order to be a republican candidate you have to know everything about everything that ever happened and he would not be able to learn in time. Two, because New Jersey is in North Korea and it needs every republican leader it can get. Later, a gentle-

man asked how she felt about Herman Caine and she quickly responded that she advocates a Romney/Caine ticket in 2012. In stark contrast to the rest of the audience, a young Hispanic man asked Coulter “I love America; I have been here since I was five but I am not a citizen. What happens to me?” She retaliated with a controversial shout “Arrest him! You have to apply for citizenship. This is a country not a department store,” alluding to the idea that citizenship should not be granted based on walking distance. Coulter is nothing if not fearless in sharing her opinions. When a student of Yavapai candidly asked how she felt about concealed carry on campus she retorted that it is an excellent idea and shared a personal story of a time when she was nearly mugged in Washington D.C. When another student asked what young people can do to unseat Obama in the upcoming election her response was alarmingly frank, “The only solution is to raise the voting age” in order to prevent another election like the last. You might not agree with her, in fact she might even repulse you on occasion, but no one can deny that Ann Coulter inspires people to think about the issues or that she has one mighty stiff backbone.

Documentary Play “SEVEN” Comes to ERAU Suzie roth

Special to Horizons

The Prescott Campus Diversity Committee is thrilled to be welcoming the Artist’s Path, Inc. to perform the documentary play SEVEN. Performed globally, SEVEN is the result of the collaboration between seven female play writes and is based on the personal interviews of seven women from diverse corners of the globe who have overcome tremendous odds to advance peace, justice and freedom. This documentary captures their remarkable lives. Proud daughter of a slain president and a gifted mother, she honors their memory daily in her work

to bring rebirth to Nigeria. In a small village in Pakistan she defies tradition, chooses life over death, opening a school that brings the promise of a better future. In the teeming urban canyons of Moscow, she waits by the phone, hoping that she can save the next woman who calls. In a country where impunity is queen, she risks her life to better the lives of others in Guatemala. On the grey, rain-swept streets of North Belfast she works to bring dignity and security to women who have never heard of The Declaration of Human Rights. In the deep of night with the wind moaning, she hid her two sons under her burqa and brought medical care to the women of remote villages in Afghanistan. In far-flung villages dot-

ted among the waving rice fields of Cambodia, she trumpets a message of democracy. Scattered around the globe these seven women have become sisters, recognizing in one another a fire that burns continuously, that impels them to strive for change against overwhelming odds. Their seven stories, with the help of seven women American playwrights, are told in the play SEVEN. Do not miss this moving tribute to the human spirit. Join us for SEVEN on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Davis Learning Center. This event is brought to you by the Prescott Campus Diversity Committee. Should you have questions, contact Suzie Roth at [suzie.roth@erau.edu].

OCT. 12, 2011

Service Excellence Award Winner Announced Tyrus kirby Correspondent

A luncheon was held on Sept. 12 to announce the winner of the annual Service Excellence award. The Service Excellence program seeks to recognize the members of faculty of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus who go above and beyond their daily

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Foundation website, [www. WarbirdHeritageFountain.or], their mission states “The Warbird Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)-3 not-for-profit foundation created in December, 2003. The Foundation was organized for the purpose of acquiring, restoring, displaying, and demonstrating various antique aircraft of historic military significance. The Foundation’s focus is on preserving its aircraft in flying condition, demonstrating these aircraft at air shows and other special events, and promoting public interest in historic military aircraft.” The Warbird Foundation obtained a P-51D Mustang prop fighter and, during the extensive restoration, it was discovered

jobs to help out the school or community. Each month, one person or group gets recognized for their actions. Out of these twelve, one yearly winner is chosen in the fall. The recipient of this year’s award is Human Resources Manager Sara Heffelfinger. Heffelfinger was nominated in March for her help with Lori Harguess’ family during her battle with cancer. The

award was bittersweet for Heffelfinger, who felt honored to be able to help the family despite the eventual outcome of Lori’s illness. The Service Excellence committee is always on the lookout for people who follow the example of those such as Heffelfinger. Anyone, student or faculty, is able to nominate a staff member doing an exceptional job on campus.

that the famous U.S. Air Force test pilot, Chuck Yeager, had autographed and signed one of the interior panels. It was an exciting find for the foundation. The massive restoration process of the P51D Mustang is faithfully chronicled with photos and narrative on the Warbird website, which is extremely well done and a great source of information for all aircraft aficionados. Eriksson is a junior pursuing an Aerospace Engineering degree with a flight minor. A pilot himself, Eriksson is currently working on his multi-engine commercial license. Working at the foundation is an especially wonderful experience for him to be around all the historic aircraft he is so crazy about. At the age of 15, a family friend took him flying for the first time. Eriksson was hooked and forever looking skyward. His duties at the foundation include everything from clean-

ing the aircraft to assisting the mechanics when they need another hand. Eriksson explains, “The chief pilot at the Warbird Foundation is an Embry-Riddle alumnus and while talking to him about ERAU, he offered me the job and I have been there for three years now. It is exciting to be surrounded by all the aviation knowledge and the history of each aircraft. Also, the hangar gives tours to all age groups - from youth to retired military personnel - who are often from the eras that these aircraft were used. The veteran tours tend to be the most meaningful as we have had several visitors looking back in awe at the aircraft they flew or that saved their lives on the ground.” Eriksson continues, “Every plane at the foundation is airworthy and that is what I really appreciate. The entire team is devoted to restoring and keeping the fleet in performance condition.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

HORIZONS

Road Tripping on the Bourbon Trail

The Poetry of Trees

DR. ALAN J. MALNAR Faculty Advisor

GRETCHEN HAWKINS Correspondent

They grace our living rooms during Christmas holiday. They shade our patios and seclude our homes. We use their branches to hang our wares, and nifty squirrels have even been imagined to trek from Tulsa, Okla. to Bangor, Maine, never once touching the ground, simply by traveling the vast canopy of trees. George Washington cut down a cherry tree and could not tell a lie. Eve tasted an apple from the tree of life, and many believe humankind was never the same. We’ve tied our yellow ribbons around them as expressions of love, hope, and support; we’ve even been warned never to be unfaithful, never “sit under the apple tree with anyone else” but our beloved. You’ve heard the adage: “Great oaks from little acorns grow,” yet many people “never see the forest for the trees.” Perhaps trees are the world’s most enchanted artifacts—colorful masterpieces painted across peaceful, autumn hillsides, yet these arboreal wonders will not hesitate to envelop our homes in forest fire. They tangle our plumbing with their unruly roots, and they cause our backs to ache when we drudgingly—I say “drudgingly,” because I’d rather be doing something else, something other than raking leaves on a quiet Saturday morning. Trees provoke us with their allergens, until we wheeze and sneeze

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ourselves into bathrobe frenzy. They mock us with their sticky sap, leak it onto our driveways, so we unknowingly track it into our homes. Yet trees nurture our very human needs, they give us lumber, apples, and gin—medicine, paper, and firewood—so much more. Trees create entire economies; they ignite bitter political battles. “Have You Hugged Your Tree Today,” reads one bumper sticker. “Save a Lumberjack, Shoot a Spotted Owl,” reads another. We can fool ourselves with our need to create political scapegoats, both left and right, but we will never fool and never fell all the trees of the world. Perhaps we should follow

the lessons of trees. Have you ever stood behind a tree to shelter yourself from the wind? Trees tell us which way the wind blows; we cannot see the wind, but we can see its effects in the trees. Their determined lean in attempt to regain equilibrium, however, still possesses more backbone than our feeble panic to shield our eyes from a bit of dust. Friend and foe, trees are a lot like people. Sculpted in all shapes and sizes, every single one is unique in character and beautiful in form— short, tall, skinny and fat. Boring would be this world if all trees were created equal! Some are young and healthy, posture-perfect, oth-

Winter: The Mother-in-Law of the Seasons MITCH RA SMUSSEN Senior Correspondent

ers old and decrepit, disheveled, bent and weary, missing a branch or two. Like trees, some people pine the day away and weep like willows. Others wear huge crowns supported by flimsy trunks—just like people with kingly opinions but little leg to stand upon. Some trees have two trunks like two-faced people—what you see is not what you get; then you get what you didn’t see. Trees and people can both be staunch and monolithic like the unbendable temperament of a giant. Some trees, like people, appear half dead, yet still fight for life. Many trees are shoddy and unkempt, in need of pruning just like people

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Student Fiction Story BRANDON LEADBETTER Sports Editor

All of you freshmen are being dastardly deceived. Oh sure, I bet that right about now you are thinking, “Wow, this weather is really nice for October.” You might even think that the temperature will remain mild and tolerable all throughout the winter. Oh you poor, naive things. What horrors will soon beset you. If you are from California or some other wonderful place to live, you probably spend most evenings bundled up in a parka silently crying yourself to sleep at this point; but believe me, it will get worse; much, much worse. I, on the other hand, come from a place that rivals the Arctic Circle every time the colder months decide to rear their ugly heads: Michigan. If you ever want to visit a place where you will be half frozen for nine months out of the year, you’ll absolutely love it there. Prescott may not be as bad as Michigan in the winter, but it can certainly come close. Prescott can’t just be kind to us by staying cold all the time, dampening our

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hopes of warmer days to come. During the day, we might see temperatures creep into the upper fifties or even lower sixties. By sunset the campus, and pretty much the entire city for that matter, will be transformed into a desolate icekingdom where only the bravest souls dare travel. During the night, we may get wicked blizzards with winds pushing 60 miles per hour; I actually saw 90 mile per hour winds during a blizzard my freshman year. Moreover, it just so happens that the fire alarms love to go off at three in the morning on the coldest, windiest nights. This is especially true if you have to get up for a brutally long crosscountry flight in the morning.

Speaking of flight students, those with morning flight blocks this semester, myself included, will come to hate the weather the most. Remember in “The Christmas Story” where the kid gets his tongue stuck to the flagpole? Well, you’ll be wishing that had happened to you, allowing yourself to become medically grounded and therefore saved from the terrors of winter pre-flights. While the weather may be great now, don’t hold your breath. In just a few short weeks, the mother-in-law of the seasons will be sure to pay us a visit. Remember, they don’t call Prescott the “Christmas Capital of the West” for nothing.

My first impression of Kentucky was as poor as it was unfounded. I believed that the state’s sole contribution to society was coal mining, but I have since been proven very wrong. Kentucky is a remarkably diverse place that is steeped in countless rich traditions. Let’s begin our virtual road trip in Louisville which is home to a wealth of sporting events not the least of which being the Kentucky Derby. As you might guess, it is also the original location of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory and, appropriately, the baseball walk of fame where you can pay homage to the greatest hitters of all time. The city is also home to Colonel Sander’s final resting place at Cave Hill Cemetery. If you get the hankering to pay your respects to the king of fried chicken, there is a KFC conveniently located outside the cemetery entrance. Of course, if you’re ever in the Derby city you’ll want to explore the nearly holy Churchill Downs and take some time to admire the collection of bizarre hats on display at the museum. Now, on to a pilgrimage of a different flavor; the Bourbon trail. The Bourbon Trail is the epitome of road trips if you can enjoy a nice glass of whiskey. It is made up of the state’s most historic distilleries all laid out along the Bluegrass Parkway between Louisville and Lexington.

Sitting in his tower, looking over the coast, Merlin could only think about the future that was coming and it looked grim. He reached over and found he left his cup of tea on a stack of books across the room. He shook his head, raising his hand and the cup started to float. He signaled with one finger and the cup floated to his hand. Smiling, he took a sip as he heard from the rafters above, “You know that’s cheating.” “Oh come on now,” Merlin joked as he sat down in his chair. With a ruffling of leaves and feathers, the small, yellowed eyed screech owl fell from the rafters. Shaking its head, it jumped onto the arm of the chair and looked at Merlin, “Did you find the boy?” “Yes,” Merlin said taking another sip. “Good,” the owl bobbed its head, “Where is he? Did you start his training?” “I will when he gets here,” Merlin said looking the other way.

“What?” the owl said. “Archimedes, shut up,” Merlin said, “I have everything under control.” The big yellow eyes squinted as he said, “If you did, she wouldn’t have gotten in here.” Merlin didn’t have a second to react when his chair exploded and Archimedes was sent into the air. Merlin landed on his feet and raised his hand. His oak staff appeared as if it was called and he looked at his attacker. Sitting before him was a young woman on his table. Her hair was black as smoke and she had a smile that made the hair on a man’s neck rise. She was admiring her hand that was glowing with fire. She looked up at him with green eyes and said, “Good to see you again, Merlin.” “You’re not welcome here Morgan,” he said raising his staff, daring her to attack. “Save your energy, you have bigger things to fear if the future unfolds just as you have seen it,” she said with a laugh. “Humanity has not lost yet,” see NINTH page E2

Follow the signs south of Louisville to Jim Beam distillery and you might be privileged enough to learn about their extensive family history from an eighth generation Beam and sample one of their new products. Next, head down the road to Heaven Hill where you can taste a premium 18 year old bourbon. The next stop on the tour is Maker’s Mark. This distillery is a little bit out of the way but it’s highly recommended. Their property is beautiful and if you’re really lucky you might get to take a swig of white lightning out of a dented ladle. After that, stop at the Four Roses distillery where you can sample three of their products after learning the story behind their company name. Just across town from Four Roses is Wild Turkey’s facility where you can witness how a large whiskey producer operates. The final stop is in Versailles at the Woodford Reserve distillery which is also greatly recommended. Their tour offers a different perspective to the craft of fermenting and distilling bourbon and is the best bang for your buck despite the small entrance fee. All tours and samples are free with the exception of Woodford Reserve and visitors who have collected a stamp from each of the six distilleries will be rewarded with a free t-shirt that publicizes your accomplishment. After enjoying the bourbon trail, take a detour through Versailles toward I-64. By sidestepping the highway, you’ll drive past some see BOURBON page E2

E-Book - or -

Print? JORGE VIELMA Correspondent

With the increasing popularity of e-books, it is difficult to decide which path to take. Should you carry around a few books of moderate size or hundreds on an electronic device burdened with all the responsibilities of electronics? Let’s compare. Finance: With the cost of the average e-reader, it is certainly more tempting to save some money and buy the specific book you are looking for. In the long run, however, especially for committed readers, the money saved on cheaper e-books might just outweigh the cost of your e-reader. Water damage: Consider you drop your book in a puddle. Once retrieved, the pages will be soggy, some might even become torn. As for your e-reader, one might assume the outcome would be worse. However, if you took the liberty of protecting your e-reader with a waterproof case, damage to the “pagsee PRINT page E2

FINAL APPROACH

Living “Happily Ever After” in Dorms DEBBIE RITTERBUSH Special to Horizons

Boxes scattered all over the floor, contents spilled out, the closet is packed with clothes, and the rest are hanging on the bathroom shower rod. Stereos, televisions, CD storage boxes, computers, and crowded desktops, dressers, and beds. The months of preparation are over and it is finally moving in day! Many of you may be living with a roommate for the first time in your life. Strangers thrown together from different worlds that need to adjust to each other’s quirks, habits, and schedules without driving each other crazy! Adjusting to roommates and residence hall life is easier when expectations are realistic. Some of us may arrive with the expectation that our roommate will be our friend or best buddy. Others may see their room as only a place to sleep, since they already have a social network.

Trees Continued from E1 who need haircuts. Some trees even sport gaudy tattoos: knifeedged carvings of a lover’s proclamation that survives long after the lover’s love has died. Some people are full of “sap.” Like people, we hardly notice the many beautiful trees surrounding us, until one, wearing some kind of bad apple, sticks his obnoxious limb in our face. Then we brandish our chainsaw and methodically chop off his head!

Effective communication guidelines: • Be flexible • Consider what is reasonable rather than what is ideal • Be willing to compromise, but be sure to assert your rights • Keep in mind what you value most • Address situations as soon as they arise • Be honest about your feelings • Stay calm and choose your language wisely • Don’t assume you know

what the other person is thinking • Ask for clarification if you don’t understand • Don’t gossip or involve others unnecessarily – go directly to the source Actively listen- try to listen and understand the other person’s perspective • Make eye contact and be respectful • Be fair and cooperative • Expect a successful resolution

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Expectations can cause hurt, confusion, and tension. The key to a successful adjustment, and realistic expectations, is communication. Being passive leaves your roommate feeling like they are playing the “guessing game.” Communication is vital to any relationship, even roommates. Issues such as cleanliness,

Somehow, we believe that the species Homo sapiens rule the planet. More trees exist on this planet, however, than people, and strength comes in numbers. Perhaps, we should follow the lessons of trees. If ever trees resisted the human race, take arms against the iron claws of progress—the hydraulic hand of an excavator or the blade of a bulldozer that, in one, vicious swipe can uproot a tree from the earth like a noxious weed from a garden—if trees were ever to resist cultural growth and advancement, the entire human race would cower like frightened insects. Our ecological and archae-

borrowing items, visitation, music, study time, and lights out need to be openly discussed. It is best to talk about issues early before they become a problem, and get out of control. Once perimeters are established, it may be necessary to make adjustments as new issues arise. One good communication

ological past is archived in the rings of a tree; so too, just like the rings in a dirty bathtub, trees forever remind us of our filthy prejudices and our reckless blunders—just think of the unfortunate who have been viciously lynched on the limbs of a tree, and those wanton drivers who, in drunken escapade, have been wrapped around a trunk. Sarah Orne Jewett’s classic tale “A White Heron,” ends with the protagonist climbing to the top of a pine tree. There she sees to the end of the world and discovers the secret of the white heron. Perhaps, with enough imagination, we too can envision the end of our world

suggestion would be to set-up a protocol for information exchange, such as a message board near the phone or a calendar that lists who is going to be gone on the weekends or overnight, when visitors are coming, parties, work schedules, etc… Many roommates find texting, emailing, or using Facebook helpful. 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 Debbie. Counseling Services is committed to helping you make the most out of your college career!

Continued from E1 es” will be disregarded and a sturdy case will even protect the device from fall damage. Responsibility: If you forget to plug in your e-reader, you may find your reading rudely interrupted by a drained battery. If you forget to plug in your book …. Enough said. Environmental friendliness: On average, 150 8.5 by 11 inch pages compose a single non-illustrated book. One e-reader, the Kindle 2, holds 1,500 books. In print, that would amount to 225,000 pages. Theft: A stolen book is one thing. A stolen e-reader is another story. Convenience: A local cafe hosts two guests, one reading a print book while the other reads on their e-reader. As both guests conveniently finish up reading a book at the same time, one guest will quietly leave the cafe in pursuit of another book, while the e-reader reader will kick their feet up, use their Wi-Fi, and search for another without even having to stand up (unless of course, the signal in the cafe is rather poor). Looks: Face it. You look pretty “modern” with your e-reader in hand. With approximately 46 million people who regularly read print books and less than 10 million people using e-readers, the market for ebook publishers is bleak. I, for one, have seen little success with my own e-book, Crescent, and have since considered pursuing print. Whether or not the influence of e-readers will expand, ever to the point of outweighing the dominance of print books, is irrefutably up to you.

Bourbon Continued from E1 of the most beautiful horse property in the world and maybe you’ll get a glimpse of the next Secretariat or Sea Biscuit grazing in one of the flawless pastures. and learn its secrets. Stand at the base of a beautiful tree and gaze upward. Admire the local green and the universal blue. Imagine a world with no trees.

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Ninth Continued from E1 Archimedes yelled from behind a rafter above. Morgan raised a hand, but Merlin said, “You will get only one shot.” She smiled and clenched her fist, putting out the fire, “I was sent to deliver a message to you.” “By who?” Merlin asked. “Duron,” Morgan said and saw the fear in Merlin’s eyes, “But don’t worry he has not turned his attention to you yet. He must quell the west before he moves on your castle and the cites south of Hayden’s Wall. Plus, without Rome, the British Isles are open for the taking.” “He sent me to extend an invitation to join us,” she smiled, “You would be a god among these mortals.” Merlin lowered his staff and said, “Were you the one that slipped the idea to unleash the evils of the north against the Romans?” She smiled and said, “Uther didn’t see what was coming.” “You sent your own father to his death. You may have wiped out a Roman Legion, but their strength was all Britons! You have angered a Briton with more courage and power than anything you or Duron can put up against him.” “You mean the whelp?” Morgan said, “Yes we have heard of him. He has rounded up a small army and is riding north looking for you. No Briton will follow any man who ever wore the Roman colors.” “We will see. If you don’t mind, you have delivered your message, now leave,” Merlin said, raising his staff again. “Okay,” she said raising her hands, “Remember, it’s time to take a side. Will you choose the humans with their new religion of peace and compassion, who will hang you for what you are or will you stand with those who already possess a power that can’t be matched.” “My faith is in the boy,” Merlin said. She glared at him and raised her hands. Merlin prepared for a battle that would destroy his old apprentice, but with a quick movement of her hands, she was gone.

Merlin looked around the room and cast many spells to make sure she was gone and then leaned against the windowsill. He was hoping that he would have had more time to train Arturius, but his time seemed to run out. Archimedes peered around his protective rafter and said, “Is she gone?” “Yes, you coward,” Merlin said watching him glide down from the rafters, “Some enchanted creature you are.” “What?” Archimedes said puffing up his small body, “What would you like me to do? Peck her eyes out?” “That would have been nice,” Merlin said, “He is not ready to face Morgan, let alone Duron. I should have done more to stop them from unleashing him back onto this world.” “Morgan would have stopped you long before her father could unleash Duron and then humiliate you to all the people of the British Isles and labeling you as a Roman sympathizer,” the owl said as he watched a mouse under the table, “She can’t know everything about your plan.” “You’re right, she doesn’t know about the Lady of the Lake, the sword or the Stone of Destiny,” Merlin said and laughed, “She doesn’t even know that Arturius is her half-brother…” Archimedes screamed as he jumped off the table, scaring Merlin in the middle of his thought. The owl flew through the air and when his talons missed the mouse, he crashed into the table. The owl flopped onto the floor and looked up at Merlin, “What, I’m 50 years old. I miss sometimes, but ignoring my mistake, what are you going to do?” Merlin sighed and said, “I have to go get him before Morgan decides to convince Duron to change his plans.” Merlin nodded his head and snapped his fingers, disappearing into the night. “Well, what am I supposed to do?” Archimedes said sitting under the table just as the mouse ran by. The owl took to the air as the tide of war was turning, but there was still a small glimpse of hope in a young man riding north, but only he could accept his destiny and fulfill the future that Merlin once saw.

To Be Continued…

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Why a US/UK Bridge Won’t Happen

Jorge Vielma

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