Issue 6 -November 14, 2012 by Horizons Newspaper

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Marine Corps Celebrates 237th Birthday

Colonel Fred Cone (USMC, Ret.) addresses the audience at the Marine Corps birthday celebration in the amphitheatre. TYRUS KIRBY Correspondent

In the spirit of a tradition that dates back ninty one years, Marine Corps veterans showed up in the school’s amphitheater this past Wednesday, Nov. 7. They came to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday

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first formed by Continental Congress, making this year a celebration of the 237th year that the Marine Corps has been around. Nowadays, whether retired, in the reserve, or active duty, all Marines celebrate this occasion by either just meeting up with their fellow servicemen or attending a formal ball. At these celebrations, a cake is served, showing the transfer of knowledge from the older

generation to the younger generation. As the cake is handed out, it symbolically passes from the hands of the oldest marine present down to the youngest marine present. This is meant to not only transfer the older generation’s esprit de corps, it is also meant to transfer knowledge to the new generation that they might not make the same mistakes the older generation did. see OORAH page A4

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and share some cake with their fellow marines, as well as students and faculty who attended. The tradition of celebrating the Marine Corps birthday can be traced back to the 1920s, when General Lejeune, that time Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued an order that all Marines observe Nov. 10 as the Marine Corps Birthday. This was the date in 1775 in which the Marines were

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On the morning of Nov. 3, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University sent a dozen competitors and several supporters to compete in the Devil DanceSport Invitational which was hosted at Arizona State University in Phoenix. This is the first competition the team has participated in since the club was organized in January 2010. After making a few contacts down at ASU, the club was invited to participate in the competition which had schools that included University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, and a few other community colleges. The morning started early for the Riddle students

who arrived at the competition at 8 a.m. to officially check in before the first dance at 9 a.m. All the dances were approximately two minutes long, with a one minute break between the dances. Each person danced in a minimum of six different dances. The first set of dances that the team participated in was the smooth category. In this series of dances waltz was the first on the competition schedule. After the quarterfinals and semi finals the team had two couples in the final heat. The second dance was the ever exciting and sensual tango. After the quarterfinals and semi finals, there were three couples in the finals. The third and final dance in the smooth category was the foxtrot, where both couples that competed made it to the semi finals. In this category the team had sent a total of five couples to see BALLROOM page C4

Jason Chong / Horizons Newspaper Bryan Rhodes and Julia Howlind dance the Foxtrot at competition in Tempe, Ariz.

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Nov. 14, 2012

Veteran’s Day Concert Honors Service Members

Jake Suss / Horizons Newspaper Several current Embry-Riddle students who served in the Armed Forces stand at attention during the Veteran’s Day concert. daVid KranTZ Sports Editor

Veterans Day is one of the most distinguished holidays where Americans have the opportunity to give thanks to those that serve, have served, and given it all for freedom. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, this is a very special occasion because of the large military influence on campus. This year Bill Thompson continued what is becoming a tradition at Embry-Riddle by putting on a veteran’s appreciation concert featuring the 108th Army Band. The event kicked off with a BBQ provided by the Army ROTC for the general public. The Embry-Riddle Jazz Band was featured during the BBQ, playing a variety of swing, blues, and Big Band era music for the veterans eating and visiting in the Eagle Gym. Soon people started to fi le into the Activity Center to the sound of bagpipes as Air Force ROTC Cadet Antho-

ny Munden played as a part of the pre-concert. Also featured in the opening ceremony was the Prescott Fine Arts Singers. Founded 16 years ago, they regularly perform at functions in the Prescott area; the choir set the mood for the evening. Munden oﬃcially started the concert by playing Reveille on the bagpipes. It was shortly followed by the Posting of Colors courtesy of the Army ROTC Honor Guard and the singing of the National Anthem. The oﬃcial welcome address was given by Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers, who thanked the many veterans in the audience for their service. He talked about how important military service is to the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus, and the surrounding community. Of the veterans in attendance, many served over seas during the Vietnam war, Korean war; There were a few veterans who entered into the service before 1945 and served in World War II. A welcome address was also given by Ms. Donna K. Jacobs, Direc-

tor of the Northern AZ Veterans Association Health Care System, who talked about the importance of remembering those who still maintain injuries from their time of service. They were proud to announce that they are one of the largest employers in Prescott, helping thousands of veterans in Northern Arizona. From there, the stage was given over to the 108th Army Band who opened with the “Theme from A Team.” The first set included songs such as a trombone soloist playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “In the Mood” during which Embry-Riddle’s own Assembly of Ballroom Dancers performed a swing dance. After the first set, the guest speaker, Mr. Quang Nguyen, was introduced. He was a perfect speaker for the occasion. Born in Vietnam, Nguyen literally owed his freedom to U.S. soldiers for allowing him to be able to come to the United States. He talked about his family’s involvement in the military, especially his father who fought

Biology Professor Presents Research sara MiLes News Editor

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s weekly Astrophysics Colloquium usually offer students the chance to hear a lecture on a current topic in the realm of physics while enjoying free pizza, but on Tuesday, Oct. 30, the colloquium presented a lecture on an entirely different aspect of scientific research. Professor Elizabeth Long, the university’s biology professor one of the newest faculty members here at ERAU Prescott, presented some of her findings from her research on butterfly mimicry. The lecture began with a lit-

tle background information on butterfly defense mechanisms. Some butterfly species opt to be as inconspicuous as possible, camouflaging themselves to blend in with their surroundings. Others, however, take a different approach to self-defense by developing bright, conspicuous colors and patterns. Commonly referred to as “warning coloration,” these bright colored insects usually indicate to predators like birds that they taste bad and should be avoided. Long, a dedicated researcher to the last detail, admitted to tasting a few of these butterflies herself and confirmed that they had a distinct, not very good flavor. A third route some insects take is mim-

icry—they develop overtime to resemble bad tasting bugs, but they themselves are perfectly edible to predators. Butterfly mimicry is where Long focused her research. Although Long has extensive experience with butterflies, her studies didn’t start with insects. She earned her Master’s Degree in Biology from William and Mary College where her research focused on Peregrine Falcons, but when she went on to teach at UC Davis, Long says she was not unhappy about switching her focus to Checkerspot Butterflies. Unlike the falcons, Checkerspot Butterflies live in warm, sunny meadows in the Sierra Nevada, Northern

in wars against the French, Japanese, and finally against the communist takeover. Nguyen said that there is never a day that goes by that he doesn’t get the chance to thank a veteran. One day when he was thanking a Vietnam veteran, the man responded, “I’m only sorry we left Vietnam when we did.” This is the kind of selfless dedication that is exhibited by American service men and women. He talked about freedom and thanked the veterans, saying “I know the price of freedom; I have grown up knowing nothing but war so I thank you for offering your service to me.” The second set by the 108th Army Band built off of Nguyen’s speech with “Armed Forces on Parade” followed by many favorites including “American Soldier,” “God Bless America,” and America the Beautiful” with the accompaniment of the Prescott Fine Arts Singers. The 108th finished with their band’s theme song, the popular “Beer Barreled Polka.” When interviewed after the event, Thompson said, “This event is probably one of the most patriotic events at Embry-Riddle. It is important for a school that has such an influence in molding young oﬃcers to honor those who have served before them.”

Update From the SGA sHeLby baTes Special to Horizons

Hello from SGA! My name is Shelby Bates and I am one of your Student Government Association Representatives. Remember that SGA provides free drinks and candy in the oﬃce every day. We also now have special offerings throughout the week including flavor pumps for your drinks on Mondays, real creamer for your coffee and tea on Wednesdays, and snacks on Fridays! If you have any suggestions about campus, SGA, or student life in general, visit the oﬃce and write them on our suggestion board. We will do our

best to respond to your requests! The next Chat with Administration will be November 27th at 12 noon in The Student Union Hanger. Stop by for free pizza and discussion forums to help improve our campus. The forums for this chat include the Housing selections processes, food on campus, and campus parking. For the rest of this semester SGA will be volunteering with Angel Tree and the Salvation Army. If you would like to come out and help volunteer with us please stop by in the oﬃce to sign up. With Thanksgiving break fast approaching, SGA would like to wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

All summaries are compiled from official Campus Safety reports. Names and specific details have been omitted to protect student privacy. nov. 3, damage to school Property Two students called the Safety Department saying that somebody had shot a projectile through the glass window of their dorm room. The student said they were sitting in their room with the blinds closed when they noticed that a projectile broke through the w indow. Upon arrival at the scene, Safety observed a small hole that went through the blinds, glass, and outRocky, and Cascade Mountains, and are only active in warm weather, making Long’s hands-on research a much more pleasant experience. It wasn’t all fun and games though. Long’s research study on the Variable Checkerspot and Northern Checkerspot Butterflies, two subgroups of the same species, each of which in turn contained two distinct colors, red and black. She hypothesized that at least one of these subgroups was a mimic, and that not all of these color variations were inedible. To test this theory, Long

er screen. Upon further inspection, Safety found two steel pellets; one inside the room and one stuck between the window and blinds. The students said they had no idea who may have shot at their window. nov. 5, university Weapons Violation Safety was called to assist Housing staff with a room search. Upon arrival at the scene, the Housing staff gave the Safety oﬃcers a samurai sword and a 50 cal. brass shell. The items needed butterfly specimens and a predator to feed them to, which turned out to be quite a challenge. After trying and rejecting praying mantis’, red jungle fowl, and domestic chickens, Long finally selected European Starlings as her test subject. This involved Long trekking all over town with a tall ladder, catching the birds in their nests. After splitting the birds into groups and offering them each a different color of Northern Checkerspot and Variable Checkerspot Butterflies, Long was able to determine that only the inedible

were confiscated by Safety. No further action was taken. nov. 9, Property Theft A student reported to Safety that his bike had been stolen from the bike rack at the library. The student noticed the bike gone on Nov. 6, but did not report it right away as he thought he might have left it somewhere else. The student told Safety that the bike was locked up on the bike rack. The bike still has not been recovered at this time.

species was the black colored Variable Checkerspot, the others were all edible mimics. Long’s research in the field of biology was an interesting and educational change of pace for the Astrophysics Colloquium. Her knowledge and experiences help provide diversity amongst ERAU’s science professors, a valuable contribution to the level of education provided by the university. A dedicated biologist has long been lacking from ERAU Prescott , and Long’s presence will surely be a great addition to the education of students of all majors.

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Nov. 14, 2012

Eagle Eye GSIS Student Debate Discusses Iran

Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Kevin Moss (left) and Cody Wiebe (right) participate in the GSIS debate held in the Davis Learning Center. Tyrus KirbY Correspondent

The first of what is hoped to be a series of debates put on by the Eagle Eye Intelligence club took place Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Davis Learning Center auditorium. The question of the night: Should the United States invade Iran if it is the only way to stop a nuclear-armed Iran? Two teams of Global Security and Intelligence Studies students fought hard to convince a panel of professors that their side was correct, as they made statements, asked the other side questions, and answered questions from the audience. Dr. Thomas Field was cho-

sen as the debate’s mediator, and started off the evening with introducing both debate teams and the panel of judges. On the Pro-side were Kevin Moss and Cody Wiebe. Their opponents were Kyle Parent and Andrew Judd. All of the debaters were upperclassmen in the GSIS program. Sitting in on the panel were Professor Austin, Dr. Philip Jones, Dr. Ricardo Carreras, and Dr. Geoffrey Jensen. After the introduction, a short video was played that introduced the topic of Iran and its current situation. The video was prepared by one of the debaters, Kevin Moss, who was responsible for putting the whole evening together, as a student-led initiative.

Once the video was over, a coin was tossed to see which team would open up with their preliminary remarks. The Conargument team lost the coin flip, so they started off the evening. They argued that not only does Iran not pose a credible threat to U.S. assets, but also that Iran today is much like the United States was during World War II, in regards to the fact that they are just looking for security by obtaining a nuclear weapon. The Pro-side answered back by arguing that Iran is not a rational actor on the world stage and is responsible for funding terrorists that attack the United States and its allies. They went on to say that Iran has shown

Female Sports Pioneer Visits Campus SARA MILES News Editor

Students and faculty had a rare opportunity to meet one of professional sport’s female pioneers on Thursday, Nov. 1. Ann Meyers Drysdale has led an extremely accomplished career in basketball and sportscasting; a few of her most memorable achievements include being the first woman awarded a full athletic scholarship to UCLA and being the only woman to date to have ever signed a free agent contract with an NBA team. When Women’s Basketball was first introduced to the Olympic Games in 1976, Drysdale and the United States National Team won the silver medal, and went on to win the FIBA World Championships in Seoul, South Korea in 1979. Following her career in basketball, Drysdale spent nearly thirty years as an awardwinning sportscaster for ESPN, CBS, and NBC. Time Magazine named her one of the ten greatest female athletes of all time. Today she is the vice president of the Phoenix Suns and the president of the Phoenix Mercury. Despite her busy schedule, Drysdale still finds time to share her experiences and ad-

vice with young people like the students of ERAU’s Prescott Campus. In her speech on Thursday night, Drysdale drew from her past challenges and successes to teach students about what it means to lead in the face of diversity. From an early age, Drysdale’s love of sports drew negative attention. Her brothers often teased her, followed by children at school and even teachers. At a time when all girls had to wear dresses and skirts to school, Drysdale wore shorts underneath and played football with the boys at recess, causing one teacher to scold her for being ‘unladylike.’ As an adult, she faced many men who thought she was incapable of succeeding in professional sports, and often didn’t even want to give her the chance to try. Drysdale stressed the importance of ignoring these negative influences. She credits the positive role models of her oldest sister Pattie and her parents, who always encouraged her, to her many successes and her ability to brush off criticism. Besides a positive outlook, Drysdale talked about the importance of accepting failures and moving on. Even out-

standing athletes face defeat, and Drysdale cited her experience trying out for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers in 1979 as an example. This was the first time a woman had tried out for an NBA team, and the pressure was on. Drysdale did her best in the face of a team and coach who didn’t want a woman on the court, and a press that sensationalized her every move. In the end, Drysdale did not make the team, and although she was disappointed, she learned from the experience and went on with her life. Drysdale believes a balanced outlook is extremely important when handling failure—you should prepare yourself for the possibility you won’t be successful, so if you do fail it will be easier to recover and learn from the experience. After her talk, Drysdale signed copies of her book You Let Some Girl Beat You? and chatted with students and faculty. Many members of ERAU’s women’s athletic teams were in attendance, taking advantage of the opportunity to talk with one of the women who paved the way for their participation in sports. Athlete or not, Drysdale’s visit to ERAU was a valuable experience for all who attended.

the want to take aggressive action against the United States in the past, and would not hesitate to use alternative weapons, like nukes, to attack the U.S. After the opening arguments, the debaters were given a small amount of time to ask questions to the opposing side. Based on the reactions of the audience, both sides were equally compelling in their arguments. Neither side would concede an inch on their beliefs. Once the cross-examination segment was finished, the floor was opened up to the audience, who got to ask questions to either side. The questions were, for the most part, equally distributed between both sides and brought up issues like the United States’ obligations to its allies, and to what extent the U.S. would hypothetically get involved in Iran if it decided to invade. After the public question segment, both teams were given one final chance to convince the audience that their policy was the best course of action. As the debaters finished talking, the panel of judges met together and conferred on who they thought made the most convincing argument. After lengthy deliberation, the judges came back in favor of the Pro-side 187 points to 179 points, showing how close the debate was. This debate will hopefully be the first in a series of campus debates, so look forward to hear about the different global topics to be discussed.

Veterans Job Fair a Help to Many Brandon Leadbetter Correspondent

When any soldier leaves the service, it is a whole new world to them. Most went from high school straight into boot camp. In recent years, many have seen active duty and were on the frontlines. Coming from years of “yes sir” after every sentence to home can have a taxing effect. Some have families and friends to help through the transition, but some do not and are on their own. This year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University organized a Veteran Career Fair in the Lower Hangar of the Student Union. Thirty-eight different groups attended the event, ranging from the local community to the state and federal presence. Every group was there either to hire veterans or to give information on benefits, advice, or help give those looking for work. The groups were broken down into three categories: employment, advice, and support. The first was employment. Many corporations like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Costco have a long history of employing veterans. Some even hold positions for military personnel who are called to active duty. This is a great service for men and women who serve. People who come back from combat deserve to be the first in line for work as they have sacrificed their time and lives to protect us. However, things are not easy in the work force and veterans may not understand their rights when they come home.

There were groups who offered that advice, as well. These groups, like Legal Shield and Community Legal Services, help veterans understand what they are entitled to when they reenter the work force. There are a lot of things that affect veterans. Everyone has rights, especially those who have given years of service to protect the rights of others. The legal services will help a veteran understand their rights and then back the same veteran if trouble appears on the horizon. Veterans should not have to come home and find themselves being preyed upon by employers, but some come back with medical issues that legal services cannot help. Finally, there were groups like Disable American Veterans and the Tender Hearts Senior Care for support. The Disabled American Veterans association (DAV), a group that stands by America’s soldiers who come back with wounds, is very important to help transition veterans. No matter the ailment inflicted in their time of service, the DAV will help get a veteran through the red tape. This help can be either getting through paperwork or just getting people where they’re going. They are there to help. It is a lifesaving group that stands by the veterans. Veterans of all ages attended this event. Some came seeking employment, others advice, and most for support. These are groups and organizations standing ready to help them return home, whether it is a job, legal consul, or even medical help and advice.

IEEE Teaches Electrical Engineering Skills brad clancy Senior Correspondent

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) hosted a night in the King Engineering Center (KEC) where students who had signed up earlier to participate were able to assemble radio kits from ELENCO. This event, held on Nov. 8, was the third event hosted by IEEE this semester, and part of a continuing effort to expand the group’s programming and activity on campus. IEEE Student Chapter President, James Fernando, said he thought this event was particularly good because it was a “good opportunity for electrical and computer engineering students to put themselves in the shoes of a technician. Although we get opportunities to prototype circuits using breadboards,” Fernando said, “most students do not have the opportunity to construct things until detail design is upon them.” This fact can often present an issue to students inexperienced with basic assembly techniques - like soldering - due to the high workload already faced in detail

design classes. Trying to learn new assembly techniques can also be both time-consuming and costly. The radio kits from ELENCO were bought by the IEEE Student Chapter, and come with a printed circuit board (PCB), the electrical components necessary to assemble the radios, and an instruction manual. The radio is built in stages, and explains assembly and installation instructions at every stage, along with some of the basic features of the superheterodyne receiver, which is the most common receiver type for modern radio systems. The radio also teaches the reader how to use multi-meters to test parts, and guides the assemblers

through several tests using multimeters and oscilloscopes to measure the bandwidth and other relevant features of the radio. Students who build radios are responsible for tuning the receivers precisely and demonstrating functionality. A second night for building the radio kits will be held in the KEC Linear Circuits Lab on Nov. 15, and students who began assembly on the first night will be completing their radios at that time. All students are welcome to join this and other IEEE events that will be held throughout the year. For more information about getting involved with IEEE, please contact James Fernando at: <fernanj5@my.erau.edu>.

Austin Troya / Horizons Newspaper James Fernando, chapter President, assembles the volume control knob on his radio kit.

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ASIS Eagle Committee Sponsors Symposium KeLLyn WaGner Special to Horizons

The ASIS Eagle Committee has had a busy few weeks. The membership was honored to sponsor the 8th Annual National Security and Intelligence Symposium on Oct. 25 and 26. Eagle Committee President Chyvonne Cruz said it was “an honor and a privilege to represent the Eagle Committee” in presenting the keynote speaker, CIA Director of Security Mary Rose McCaffrey, with a token of appreciation. The Eagle Committee was pleased to get as many interesting

speakers as they did this year and they have already started planning for next semester. The National Symposium is a wonderful opportunity for all students that the Eagle Committee is proud to host. Seven members of the Eagle Committee also attended the Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon in Phoenix. This was a wonderful opportunity for members to meet with security professionals and network with potential employers. Gang Awareness in Yavapai County was the topic of the November ASIS meeting. Two members of the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Department presented in order to

increase awareness of criminal activity in the Prescott area. It was highly informative for all and yet another instance of advancing our professional knowledge. The membership is currently in the process of planning for the next GSIS Career Fair to be held on April 11. Everyone is hard at work to ensure another successful career fair. The ASIS Eagle Committee is an important professional organization on campus that provides students many opportunities, including networking and scholarship opportunities. New members are always welcome. The next meeting will be on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. in Building 17.

Nov. 14, 2012

Oorah Continued from A1 This linking of the past and future should be right at home at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which offers its share of retired and future marines. Out of the 234 student veterans on campus, 32 come from the Marine Corps, many of which were present at the celebration dressed in their service dress. Alongside these veterans, the Embry-Riddle campus also has a handful of students participating in Platoon Leaders Course (PLC), who hope one day to commission as oﬃcers

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in the Marine Corps. These students go through the school year largely unsupervised by oﬃcers, meeting three times a week for physical training. Most of their training is done over the summer, where they must attend a mandatory 12 weeks of boot camp-style training. This training can either be taken all at once or in two sections of six weeks each. After completing training, these students get to commission during graduation ceremonies their senior year. Student Veteran coordinator and retired marine colonel, Fred Cone, was present at the ceremony and spoke a few words on what traditions like this one mean for the armed services. He talked about his experiences

while in the service and how important he believes that it is necessary for the older generations to impart their wisdom on the armed forces’ upcoming leaders. This small celebration was a fitting start for the week leading into Veteran’s Day weekend. That same day, just a short walk away was a career fair focused mainly on veterans. The next day, the school hosted a free concert for veterans that was attend by the students and veterans from the community. The weekend finally culminated in a parade at the VA hospital in which Embry-Riddle ROTC students proudly marched along veterans of the armed services that live in the Prescott area.

Calendar of Events

November 14 - November 27

Wed 14 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2 on 2 Basketball Tournament @ Activity Center

Thu 15 11 a.m. - 11:02 a.m. 37th Great American Smoke Out @ HSU

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All Staff Autumn Potluck @ HSU

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. International Education Week Activities @ HSU

* 6:30 p.m. Prescott Film Festival Monthly Series @ Performing Arts Center

* 7 p.m. Disney’s Mulan Jr.@ Prescott Center for the Arts

Wed 21 Thanksgiving Break

Thu 22 Thanksgiving Break

Fri 16 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. International Movie Night featuring “Monsoon Wedding” @ Lower Hangar * 7:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Adult Center * 7:30 p.m. “Arizona” @ Sharlot Hall Museum

Fri 23 Thanksgiving Break * 5 p.m - 7 p.m. Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk @ Various Prescott Locations * 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Wildlights and Animal Sights @ Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

Sat 17 * 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Annual Bake Sale & Bazaar @ St Paul’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Swing Workshops with the ASU Swing Devils @ Lower Hangar * 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cranksgiving - Bike Ride & Food Drive @ Prescott United Methodist Church

Sun 18 * 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. River Water, Drinking Water: What You Can Do to Help Protect Them @ Prescott Public Library 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Central Arizona Concert Band @ DLC 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Silver Wings Associate Information Meeting @ AC1 -107

Sat 24

Sun 25

* 5 p.m - 8 p.m. The Art of Compassion @ ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Silver Wings Associate Meeting @ AC1 - 107

* 6 p.m. Prescott’s 17th Annual Holiday Light Parade @ Prescott Courthouse Plaza

* 7 p.m. “Curious Paper” @ ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery

Mon 19

Tue 20

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Secular Student Alliance Meeting @ HSU

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Astro-Physics Colloquium Series @ AC1-104

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Speaker Michele Stuart: Open Source Investigation @ DLC

5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. RHA Meeting @ Hall 5 Lounge

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament @ Activity Center

Mon 26 * 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Prescott Art Docents Art Talk @ Prescott Center for the Arts 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Secular Student Alliance Meeting @ HSU

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner @ Earharts Dining Hall

Tue 27 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Astro-Physics Colloquium Series @ AC1-104 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Eagle Leader Series: Leadership in a Cross Cultural World @ DLC 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. RHA Meeting @ Hall 5 Lounge

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Eagle Eye Intel - Horizons Edition -

An analytical intelligence wire prepared by the students of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona siTuaTion rePorTs Military Captures 1 ARGENTINA: Cartel Leader On 31 Oct., Security Minister Sergio Berni stated the capture of Los Urabeños leader Henry de Jesús Lopez Londoño in Buenos Aires on 30 Oct. was a significant blow to drug cartels throughout the region. His capture was a collaborative work between Argentinean and Colombian oﬃcials. Details of his trial and possible extradition to Colombia have not yet been released. COLOMBIA: Successful FARC Negotiations Continue in Havana On 6 Nov., FARC and government oﬃcials met in Havana to discuss the logistics of formal peace talks scheduled for 15 Nov.. Following preliminary talks, including an 18 Oct. meeting in Oslo, both parties have settled on a five-point agenda to end the violence. Cuba and Norway will serve as guarantors of the peace process, while Chile and Venezuela will serve as escorts.

GERMANY: Interested in Developing Bangladesh Port

On 7 Nov., German envoy to Bangladesh, Albrecht Conze, expressed German multinational corporations’ interest in partnering with the Bangladeshi government to develop a deep-sea port on the Bay of Bengal. While Dhaka has not yet announced the project, several other countries, including China, have expressed interest in developing a Bay of Bengal port. Conze also indicated German companies are interested in investing in multiple sectors of Bangladesh’s economy, including light manufacturing and solar energy.

QATAR: Requests Missile Defense Systems

On 7 Nov., the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Qatar’s request for a USD 9.9 billion set of 11 PATRIOT Configuration-3 missile defense systems. In addition, on 5 Nov., the DSCA announced another request from Doha for two Lockheed Martin Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems, valued at USD 6.5 billion. Both systems are intended to boost Qatar’s missile defense capabilities and will contribute to the United States’ goal of a regional missile defense shield.

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IRAN: Opens Fifth Persian Gulf Naval Base

Summary: Iran has started strengthening its forces in the Persian Gulf region, likely in an effort to thwart sanctions on its nuclear development activities, which could lead to conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Development: On 4 Nov., the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps inaugurated its fifth

SERBIA: Talks with Kosovo Begin

Summary: The Serbian and Kosovar Prime Ministers’ meeting very likely indicates talks between the two Prime Ministers will continue, as Belgrade remains determined to negotiate Serbia’s membership into the European Union (EU). Development: On 1 Nov., Serbian Prime Minister Dacic stated “We are committed to resolving all outstanding issues” and that “Serbia will do what is necessary to fulfill criteria to get

KOSOVO: Hacker Group Attacks US National Weather Service

Summary: Kosova Hackers Security’s claim of responsibility for the breach and subsequent public disclosure of information from the National Weather Service is likely to prove it can initiate cyber-attacks. Development: On 19 Oct., the Kosova Hackers Security (KHS) hacker group hacked the US

LAOS: Starts Construction of Xayaburi Dam

Summary: Despite strong opposition and a regional agreement, Laos has commenced construction of the Xayaburi dam. Development: On 7 Nov., Laos held the oﬃcial ground-breaking ceremony for construction of the 1,285 megawatt Xayaburi dam. This USD 3.8 billion dollar project will be the first of its kind on the lower Me-

naval base in the Persian Gulf. The base, Imam Muhammad Baqer, is intended to increase the operational capabilities of the IRGC in the Persian Gulf region, mainly the Strait of Hormuz. The base is located north of the three disputed islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, which are claimed by Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi of the IRGC said missile and marine units have already been deployed to the new naval base. The IRGC has threatened to cut off the waterways

in response to the strict sanctions imposed over Iran’s nuclear proliferation. Analysis: The area of operation for the new base is located in the tight waterways that are patrolled by both the US Navy and the IRGC. With Iran’s increased military presence in the area, Iran’s threat to use force to counter western sanctions has become more credible. The increase in force in the area will also almost certainly aggravate the dispute between Iran and the UAE over the Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb islands.

the date for the start of EU ascension talks.” Recently, Prime Minster Dacic and Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Hashim Thaci, met with EU oﬃcials to discuss Serbia’s possible ascension to the EU. Catherine Ashton, the EU’s High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated we “will meet again soon...to improve the lives of people and help solve problems and, in so doing, bring Serbia and Kosovo closer to the European Union.” Prime Ministers Dacic and Thaci are scheduled to meet again this month. Analysis: Dacic’s and Thaci’s agreement to

meet again likely indicates relations are softening between Serbia and Kosovo, traditional rivals. The EU is not forcing Belgrade to acknowledge Kosovo’s independence for Serbia to become a member of the EU, but Prime Minister Dacic has indicated that Serbia may be ready to change its longstanding policy. In addition, Dacic has stated many times that Serbia is prepared to do what is necessary to join the EU. It is likely the prospect of Serbian ascension to the EU will spur Belgrade to make concessions during future negotiations with Kosovar and EU oﬃcials.

National Weather Service website, exploiting a vulnerability in the website’s security that allowed the group to leak administrative account names and system configuration files. KHS claimed the attack was in retaliation for U.S. malware attacks against the Iranian nuclear program and the United States’ presence in Islamic nations. The website was patched shortly after the attack. KHS has threatened future attacks against the United States. Analysis: KHS is heavily influenced by Mus-

lim ideology and uses hacking techniques to subvert governments it perceives are in opposition to the group’s ideology. This attack on the National Weather Service, though small in scale, is likely meant to be a show of strength that will elevate KHS’s prestige, especially among younger hackers, which the group heavily recruits on social media websites. The group’s desire to attract new members will likely motivate KHS to continue attempting cyber-attacks against the U.S. government.

kong River. Ninety percent of the power produced will be exported to Thailand. The project’s opponents argue the dam’s environmental and human impacts have not been suﬃciently studied. The US has criticized Laos for beginning construction, as over 60 million people in four countries will be directly affected by the project. Analysis: Construction of the Xayaburi dam will yield unknown consequences for the environment, people, and countries downstream from the project. The fish ladder and other technologies being used

on the dam have never been tested in tropical waters or rivers with such biodiversity. This biodiversity has resulted in a USD 2 billion fishing industry that could dwindle, leaving the population surrounding the Lower Mekong with unstable income and food supplies. Considering a 1995 regional agreement requires a regional consensus before beginning large river projects, Vientiane likely views ecological, economic, and local and regional political stability as acceptable costs for infrastructure development.

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Greek Life: Fact or Fiction?

Avion Newspaper Sisters of Alpha Xi Delta pose together at the Activities Fair. aLLie LacoVeLLi Avion News Editor

You have seen the banners around campus, the Facebook event invites and school newspaper ads all urging you to “Go Greek!” and rush a Fraternity or Sorority. You have seen students on campus wearing their letters at BBQs, sporting events and orientation activities. But you have also seen Animal House, and you are not sure if the stereotypical drunken party scene that is depicted as Greek life is for you. Unfortunately, because of movies like that, erroneous, negative con-

notations surround Fraternities and Sororities. After asking various unaﬃliated members of our campus community about their opinion of Greek life, three clear stereotypes emerged. Then, Fraternity and Sorority members were asked to bust the illusion. Myth: Greeks party too hard and too often. Fact: It is no secret that Fraternities on campus host some of the most well-known parties each semester. However, the life of Fraternity men and Sorority women is not one filled with excessive drinking and uncontrollable revelry. The Greek community actually focuses much of their time on fundraising and volunteer activities.

Lauren Massey, a Theta Phi Alpha Sister, explained that they have two philanthropies – Glenmary Home Missionary and The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built. “Last year we made tie dye shirts for Camp Friendship which is a camp for children between the ages of 8 to 12,” said Massey, “We also participated in Relay for Life.” According to The Fraternity Advisor, Greeks comprise the largest volunteer group in the country; they raise over seven million dollars each year and volunteer 10 million hours of community service within that time. Jade McClenahan, a Greek Life Recruitment Counselor, affirmed, “Yes, being in Greek life has opened up many ‘social’ opportunities for me, but those social opportunities don't even come close to the number of philanthropic and leadership opportunities available to me solely because I am in a sorority. In terms of the social life, the way I choose to spend my free time has not changed since I decided to join Greek Life.” Myth: The Brotherhood/Sisterhood that Greeks develop is mediocre and contrived. Fact: Many students feel that the Brotherhood is insincere, or that it lacks in relation to other life bonds that are formed. Austin Boliver, a military veteran, com-

mented, “I do not think Fraternities have as much draw to veterans because even though it is considered a ‘Brotherhood’ in a Fraternity, nothing compares to the true Brotherhood you experience in the military.” Unarguably, honoring your country by serving in the military is insurmountable. Being in a fraternity cannot compare to the courageousness of being in the military, but going Greek does allows you the chance to experience some similar aspects. Lambda Chi Alpha Brother Bret Louderback explained, “A Greek organization [has] different oﬃcers in charge of certain areas of operation, committees to ensure certain jobs get done correctly, and an executive board that makes decisions that will affect the whole chapter.” He continued, “An added bonus is the bond that we share with each other and brothers from other chapters around the world. The experiences I have had and the people I have met through Greek life have really taught me valuable life lessons that I will take with me beyond our college walls to better myself and the world around me.” Myth: The grades of those in Greek life are unsatisfactory. Fact: Derrick Daughtry, a Sigma Alpha Epsilon Brother, stressed the significance of grades by stating, “People think

all Greek life is about is partying when in reality it is not. Grades are probably one of the most important things when it comes to joining a fraternity. All Greek organizations require you to have a certain GPA to even rush and you have to maintain that GPA throughout your college career in order to be a part of the organization.” In fact, on campuses all across the country, Fraternity and Sorority members maintain a higher GPA than their unaffiliated counterparts (WAFB, 2011). Daughtry continued to highlight Greek life academics, declaring, “Fraternities and Sororities have scholarship programs arranged to keep everyone’s grades up by having study hours and specified tutoring via the Brothers/Sisters that have already taken the classes.” So with the most common Greek life myths busted, you can now understand why 85% of the Fortune 500 key executives are Fraternity or Sorority members, and all but two Presidents since 1825 have also been members of Greek life (The Fraternity Advisor). As recruitment week approaches, expel your misconceptions and instead realize that going Greek gives you the opportunity to become an accomplished, influential leader with the guarantee of helping out your community along the way.

Caffeine and Why We Need It cHrisToPHer HeaLe Avion Business Manager

For many people, caffeine is a necessary feature of the daily routine. Whether you are a college student, stay at home parent or high rolling executive, caffeine usage is a common feature in all our lives. Many students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will attest to using caffeine for its stimulating properties, whether it is coffee to get up in the morning or an energy drink to stay up late in preparation for exams. But in the modern college environment with all the stresses and strain that go with it, what are the real costs and benefits of using caffeine on a regular basis? In a report entitled “An Analysis of the Effects of Caffeine on College Students,” EmbryRiddle student Joshua Small attempts to find out. The report, which focuses on the psychological effects of caffeine, suggests that although caffeine has “many positive side effects in low doses”, it can also increase stress levels and contribute to sleep deprivation. “Caffeine is the only stimulant added into widely consumed foods and beverages” writes Small, “it affects the heart and blood vessels through the release of adrenaline. Releasing adrenaline fools the body into thinking it needs to perform more efficiently and therefore it does.”

It is these short term effects and the speed with which caffeine works on the body that appeal to most people. “Once in the body, caffeine’s effects take only 15 to 45 minutes to reach peak levels in the bloodstream. This gives a person a sense of well-being and elevated mood, decreased perception of fatigue and drowsiness, alertness, increased flow of thoughts, reduced boredom, increased mental endurance, and increased physical endurance” states Small, quoting a University of Utah study. Another lesser known positive effect of caffeine is the temporary relief of headaches. “During a headache, the blood vessels in the head dilate. Caffeine adversely causes blood vessels to constrict which may explain why it gives relief to some headaches. It is also a mild analgesic or painkiller” writes Small, quoting headache expert Robert Shapiro. However, the effects of caffeine are not all positive as it can linger in the body for long periods. “Caffeine has an average halflife of three to four hours. This means on average caffeine could stay in the body up to eight hours, causing many problems with sleeping patterns among college students” writes Small. In pregnant women this halflife increases to 18-20 hours and can result in much more serious consequences. “One study showed that out of 1,063 women, 24% of them that consumed more than 200

mg of caffeine a day suffered miscarriages. Out of those who consumed less than 200 mg daily, only 10% suffered miscarriages,” stated Small. While caffeine is associated mainly with coffee, tea and energy drinks, it can also be found in some more unusual places. Caffeine can be found in chocolate, soft drinks, nuts, painkillers and even soap and this makes it hard for people to monitor their intake. Starbucks is shown to be one of the worst culprits with three times the amount of caffeine (330 mg) in a cup of grande (16 fl. oz.) black coffee than that of a generic instant coffee of the same amount (114 mg), with Dunkin Doughnuts coffee also high on the list (211 mg). Of the common energy drinks, Monster energy drink, Red Bull, and Rockstar all are hovering around the 10mg/fl. oz. values for caffeine. Something to be noted is that all these energy drinks frequently have a lot of other things added to them, which may have different side effects depending on the individual. Something that should be noted is the common size of the can for these various energy drinks. Red Bull frequently comes in an 8.4 fl. oz. size, and occasionally in the 12 fl. oz. size, whereas Monster (easily available on campus) and Rockstar are commonly sold in the 16 fl. oz. size, or even 24 fl. oz., which results in the ingestion of large amounts of caffeine along with the other additives put into the drinks. The last category of common

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caffeine ingestion is the energy shot. 5 Hour energy is by far the most common and can frequently be found next to the cashier at your local Walgreens or 7-11. These 2 fl. oz. shots contain 138 mg of caffeine. Like energy drinks, these shots also have various additives in them. These numbers and more can be found at energyfiend.com/ the-caffeine-database. Another familiar downside of caffeine use is what is known as the “cycle of dependency,” says Small. “Students begin this cycle once they start consuming caffeine within three to five hours of bedtime. It disrupts their sleep pattern and does not allow them to get a restful night’s sleep. After this occurs, the person wakes up feeling tired and turns to caffeine again in the morning.” So what would be his advice to those wishing to minimize the negative and maximize the positive effects? The answer, as with

most things, comes from moderation. “A safe amount of caffeine to consume daily is about 100 mg to 200 mg” says Small, adding that “caffeine should not be consumed within three to four hours of sleep as it could cause restlessness and ultimately sleep deprivation”. Because caffeine is so engrained in our society, avoiding it can be a challenge. However, there exist several alternatives to caffeine that can still provide increased focus and energy, giving students another avenue in that pursuit of staying alert. B vitamins provide enhanced metabolism and increase heart health. These vitamins can be found in a variety of foods including leafy vegetables such as spinach or lettuce, and is also in high levels in various poultry. Natural products in your diet also help a lot more instead of that midnight bag of potato chips from the vending machine. Staying

hydrated is also something that is overlooked by most people, who drink soda, coffee and teas instead of water during the day. Caffeine is the solution to most students’ problem of feeling fatigued or for needing that extra “kick” so they can focus better. One great tip is to figure our whether you are a “sparrow” or an “owl,” which is basically whether you are a morning worker or a night worker. Getting work done during your most alert hours can do wonders for your productivity. The power nap is also a highly useful tool for anybody and even just ten minutes of shut-eye can keep you going for as much as another two and a half hours according to a Flinders University Study. A Harvard University Study also showed that a midday snooze can reverse the effects of information overload, giving you a chance to put up a fight against what might be a crazy day.

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Section B

Ice Eagles Slaughter the Knights BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

The Ice Eagles played great. This was their fourth game of the season and the Eagles did not let up. The Eagles versed the Knights on Monday night, Nov. 5. The first period started with a bang as the Eagles scored two goals by the halfway point of the period. They played great keeping the Knights off balance and in their half of the ice for the majority of the first period. At the end of the first period the score was 3-0 with the Ice Eagles having 15 shots on goal to the Knights’ 10. The second period started with a quick goal in the first 30 seconds by Ryan Budge with a great breakaway shot at the drop of the puck. With the momentum of being up 4-0 at the start of the second, they were able to score again shortly after the first. The game was turning into a easy win as the Ice Eagles were dominating the ice, but at 10:01 the Knights were able to break through the defense and obtain their first goal. With the score being 5-1, the Eagles were still dominating, but now the Knights showed they could get through. However, when the score became 6-1 towards the end of the second period, victory looked to be in hand. The second period ended at 6-1 with the Ice Eagles having 35 shots on goal to the 25 by the Knights. At the start of the third peri-

Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Team captain Brett Young and John Snowden-Santi quickly pass the puck back and forth to weave through the Knights’ defense.

od it looked as if the game was already over. The Knights did not believe so. They quickly took the offensive shooting time and time again, even out-shooting the Eagles in the beginning, but never scored. The Ice Ea-

gles on the other hand scored five times throughout the third period bringing the score to 111. In a last desperate attempt, the Knights went for a goal. The Ice Eagles fell back to keep their commanding lead when num-

ber 30’s stick was kicked away. Most players would have gone after it, but using his skates, he was able to pass the puck to his teammate and away from the goal. It was a great show of teamwork as the goalie returned his

stick. The game came to an end with a score of 11-1 and final total shots with the Ice Eagles having 45 and the Knights 41. The game was far from professional play, but it was a great time. The crowd was small, but

the players made up for it with an outstanding game. The Ice Eagles season has begun as many Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University athletics are ending. This is a great team to watch when they are at home.

Ice Eagles Defeated by Frogmen Despite the Odds RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

The Embry Riddle Ice Eagles have now opened up the season 0-2 following another defeat on a cold Monday evening on Oct. 29 at the Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley as the Frogmen bullied their way to a 7-4 victory. The Ice Eagles took it to the ice against the Frogmen, who forfeited out of last Monday’s game following the death of one of their team members. The team came out onto the rink on Monday night with a heavy heart, but it wasn’t exactly the type of game that the Ice Eagles were expecting. At the start of the whistle, it became clear to the Ice Eagles that the Frogmen were certainly not afraid to be dirty out on the ice. With no referees signed up to regulate the game, the Ice Eagles had their hands full. One referee chosen plays for another team in

the league and missed plenty of penalties. In fact, he really couldn’t even enforce the rules. Ice Eagles defense’s Daniel DuBois, was checked from behind early in the matchup and went straight into the boards. Not only is checking from behind a penalty, it constitutes an automatic suspension from the league. The league is a non-check league. The referee asked for number 77, who was sitting in the penalty box at the time, to leave the game. Number 77 refused to leave and the replacement referee let him stay in the game to avoid conflict.This infuriated DuBois who screamed from the bench, “this is not what we signed up for! Are you seriously going to tolerate this?” The referee then sent DuBois to the penalty box for unsportsmanlike conduct. The chaos continued soon after when Travis Stockard purposefully held up a Frogmen forward on a breakaway and was sent to the box for two minutes. The Frogmen

were then given a 5-4 man advantage on the rink. Ice Eagles goaltender John Brightbill did not have the same stellar performance he had in the first game, but he made some pretty good saves.

He allowed three goals in the first period though, and coach Bill O’Hara opted to switch up goaltenders. Ryan O’Hara got away from the defense and sped off for a breakaway early in the sec-

ond period, but he was tripped from behind by number 4 of the Frogmen and eventually lost control of the puck. No penalty was called on the play, and O’Hara decided against retaliation. Number 4 from the

Dayton Burchfield / Horizons Newspaper Luc Coulier slaps a shot past a defender, aimed at the Frogmen’s goal.

Frogmen eventually found karma as he took it too far on a blatant check on Ice Eagles defenseman Devon Dundore and was ejected from the game. It is unknown at this time whether number 4 will be suspended, or expelled from the league. Following the game John Brightbill stated, “it’s really hard to play when we don’t have real refs at the game. I didn’t pay 500 dollars for no refs.” Luc Coulier had a goal and a couple of assists on the evening and said, “we need to be more like a team. We’re yelling at each other out there and there is just no communication. That is not fun hockey.” The Ice Eagles now know how the Frogmen are going to play, but it is going to be hard to keep those emotions in check. The Frogmen now know how the Ice Eagles react under this type of pressure. This will be key for their next match-up. The game does leave every fan with a question. Should the league be made a check league?

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NOV. 14, 2012

Player Profile: WHITNEY DESMARAIS

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BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

Hailing from Tuscon, Arizona, Whitney Desmarais is one of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Senior soccer players. Playing with a family friend many years ago, Desmarais quickly picked up the sport that became her passion. Since the third grade, she has played in everything from recreational to club soccer and continued into high school. Her parents supported her throughout everything and shuttled her back and

forth between gymnastics and soccer, but soccer won out in the end. Throughout the years they have been to every game in grade school and most of her home games here in Prescott. Her role model is her brother; “He works hard,” Desmarais said, “and I can only hope to represent myself just as he does.” There were multiple reasons for her choosing Embry-Riddle as her school. She wanted to join the GSIS program. Riddle was far from home, but her family was still reachable if things got rough. “It’s tough for a coach to find girls that want to go to a technical school,” Desmarias said about her coach recruiting her. However, going from high school to college had its issues. There were bouts of homesickness and she tried to get along with 20 girls that were now her family day-in and day-out. How-

ever, that did not stop her from loving the game any less. “This is my last year playing competitive sports in college. Last chance to be competitive,” she said about her final season playing for the Eagles. Her favorite thing about soccer is the travel and getting those small breaks from school, but she hates seeing friends graduate at the end of every year. Her goal after graduation is to get a job with a private security company or land somewhere in the government’s security services. In her farewell she said, “probably the best thing I could have done was play soccer here. Soccer has been my outlet. You’re going to wish you could be doing other things, but you have your entire life for everything else. Your chance for competitive soccer is here, right now, the end to that dream will come soon enough. Enjoy the time you have.”

Sports Column

San Francisco Giants Win Second World Series in Three Seasons RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

Marco Scutaro singled home the game-winning run in the top of the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants never looked back to defeat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Oct. 28 to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers and their second World Series championship in three seasons. It was the first World Series sweep since the Red Sox did it back in 2007 under manager Terry Francona. Ryan Theriot, who won the World Series last year with St. Louis, scored the game-winning home run hitting a bloop single off Tigers reliever Phil Coke opening the 10th inning. Brandon Crawford sacrificed himself to allow Theriot to reach second base. Angel Pagan attempted to swing for the fences, but came up short as he struck out. Scutaro then singled home Theriot as the throw from outfielder Austin

Jackson was just short. Pablo Sandoval was unanimously named the 2012 World Series MVP following his three homer performance in Game 1. He was 1 for 5 in Game 4, but still finished with a .500 average for the entire World Series. Santiago Casilla was credited with the victory after he got the final out of the ninth inning, then it was up to Sergio Romo to close out the show. He struck out all three batters for his third save out of four games, striking out Triple Crown champion Miguel Cabrera with a called third strike. Of the 24 teams that have earned 3-0 series leads in the World Series, 21 earned sweeps and three have won in five games. Delmon Young tied the game with a home run off Matt Cain in the sixth inning. This was the first time since Game 1 that the Tigers had actually scored a run. The Tigers failed to score a run in both the second and third games, respectively. Miguel Cabrera also homered, but the Giants an-

swered back with long home run from Buster Posey. This was also the first time that the Tigers lead during the entire World Series. San Francisco had not trailed in a series since Game 4 of the NLCS when they fell to a 3-1 series deficit against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants went on to win the next three games to earn their World Series berth. Max Scherzer pitched a decent game for the Tigers after having over a week to rest. He allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 1-3, stuck out eight and walked none. The bullpen held up great under former starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Smyly was able to retire the rest of the side by forcing the Giants hitters to chase bad pitches. Prince Fielder was certainly a disappointment for the Tigers in the World Series. His tremendous slugging power was simply nonexistent during all four games. What happened? Fielder was just 1-14 (.071) and 1-25 against right-handed pitching (.040).

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team. From blistering summer heat or traveling thousands of miles just to be rained out, the realities of racing in America can be brutal. It’s not without its benefits though. The Larsens and their teams see the country from an entirely different perspective, and when the cars race, the energy of the drivers, crews, and fans is explosive. A new episode of Playing With Fire airs each month. Past episodes can be found at: [ https://w w w.youtube.com/user/ larsenmotorsport?feature=mhee] [http://blip.tv/larsenmotorsport] [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ playing-with-fire/id533842715?mt=2&ignmpt=uo %3D4] To follow the teams online go to [www. lmsjets.com] for the latest updates, news, and schedule information.

Volleyball Finishes Strong BRAD CLANCY Senior Correspondent

In the last game of the season for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Woman’s Volleyball team, the Lady Eagles finished strong with a victory over the William Jessup University Warriors. For five seniors on the volleyball team, who were honored before the game began, this was the last game of their ERAU careers, as they move on to greater things in life. Those seniors that were recognized were: Miguel Diaz, the team Manager, Marcela Lachowski, opposite hitter, Anna Martin, outside hitter, Liesl Hall, the Lady Eagles’ team setter, Mahlet Lee, outside hitter, and Darja Perisic, defensive specialist. When the first set began, the Warriors came out aggressively and with an early lead, who served first and scored four times before spiking into the net, ending their reign. After that, the set was a close battle for the lead position, with ties occurring often. Both teams suffered in the first set from knocking the ball out of bounds often, so service

of the ball changed frequently creating lots of intensity. The Eagles managed to control the ball at the end of the set however, with strong serving from Anna Martin and hitting from Mahlet Lee, and were victorious with a set score of 25 to 21. Second set began with the Warriors coming out aggressively again, but the Eagles did not tolerate them setting as high of a lead, and ties occurred almost every point, until both teams had scored about 16 points, when the Warriors began to pull away. The Eagles made several errors that affected their ability to play effectively. The Jessup team was also dominating play close to the net during this set, blocking several of the Eagles’ attempts to score. The Warriors pulled away at the end and won the set with a score of 25 to 19. The Eagles returned the favor during the third set, with sophomore Jessica DeOcampo scoring several times along with Mahlet Lee. The volleys were maintaining intensity during the set, but the Eagles managed to pull away and keep the dominance, scoring almost twice as many “kills” than

the Warriors during the third set, and consistently keeping a lead of about seven points. Both teams showcased fantastic defense during the set however, bringing balls back from out of bounds several times and diving to keep the ball in play. The third set ended with a score of 25 to 17, in Riddle’s favor. Even through the match was fairly even overall, the fourth set was truly cutthroat, with both teams volleying well and service changing continuously. DeOcampo and Liesl Hall both scored at the net during this set with gentle taps over into Warrior territory. The score became tied at 24 after Jessup knocked the ball into the net, and Eagles Morgan Viera served to end the game, and Riddle quickly scored the two points necessary to achieve the winning score of 26 to 24. The last play of the game was a big surprise, when Mahlet Lee was called to the center of the court by the announcer, and her boyfriend Anthony Simonetti came out onto the court, took a knee, and proposed. She said yes, and it was a great end to a good season by the Eagles and a good career by their seniors.

Join us November 15th for the 37th Great American Smoke-out! Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes!

Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. Join the Wellness Center and the Guys from Phi Kappa Phi in taking this important step towards a healthier life.

The Wellness Center and the County Health Department will be on campus, in front of the Student Union, Thursday, November 15th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. We will have information and resources to help you, as you make the decision to quit smoking.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

ALLISON CISNEROS Copy Editor

According to Marcel Dicke, presenter of the TED talk “Why Not Eat Insects?,” 80 percent of the world eats insects as a socially acceptable food option. The Women’s and Diversity Center decided to host Let’s Eat Bugs!, a culinary event to bring flavored insects to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The food options included crickets, larvae, and a wide range of spices to help people get over their reservations. Dicke’s TED talk played in the background enlightening the participants to the advantages of eating bugs. Dicke highlighted four major reasons people in North America and Europe should start eating bugs. These reasons are human health, the feed-to-meat conversion factor, less harmful waste, and nutritious value.

Human health is more secure by eating insects because there is a lower chance of creating a hybrid disease like bird flu or swine fever. Humans and insects are too genetically different to create a significant risk. It’s safer for humans to raise insects than chickens or pigs. If a farmer uses 22 pounds of feed, the farmer can produce 2.2 pounds of beef, 6.6 pounds of pork, 11 pounds of chicken, or 19.8 pounds of locust meat. The locusts have a higher return and prove to be a more efficient food source. Insects are more sustainable and have many possibilities in playing a tastier role in agriculture. Insects produce less waste in proportion to the food they eat. For example, cows use most of the 19.8 pounds left from a 22 pound feed unit to produce manure. Locusts spend much less of the feed on manure. According to Dicke, locust dung has less ammonia and fewer greenhouse gases than cow manure. Insect dung has less of a

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negative impact on humans and the environment. The nutrition of insects is comparable to the beef, pork, and chicken that developed countries are accustomed to eating. Insects are high in protein, iron, and calcium. 2 pounds of grasshoppers equal 10 hot dogs or six Big Macs. Dicke argues the nutrition and caloric value are comparable or more advantageous than cows, pigs, and chickens. Over 40 people showed up to Let’s Eat Bugs! to see if the Women’s and Diversity Center was truly offering bugs to eat. Forty people ate a mixture of salt and vinegar crickets, chocolate covered insects, BBQ larvae, Bacon and Cheese crickets, and more. The chocolate covered insects were the most popular choice followed by the crickets. Cheddar cheese larvae were compared to small Cheetos and the crickets were compared to popcorn. “We brought biodiversity to

Women’s and Diversity!” exclaimed Dr. Melanie Wilson, Director of the Women’s and Diversity Center. Part of the center’s mission is to bring new ideas to campus. Let’s Eat Bugs! allowed people to try a new food source. Some students joined in who had already eaten bugs. These students shared their experiences as they tried the insects in new flavors. All of the insect snacks provided by the Women’s and Diversity Center were ordered from Hotlix. Hotlix is a company that makes insect and non-insect candy for human snacking purposes. The company distributes out of southern California and offers a wider selection on their website. The Women’s and Diversity Center expressed a desire to host another insect culinary event. This time, they’ll add the foodies’ favorite choice: any bug covered in chocolate. Look for it in the future and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks ALPHA XI DELTA Special to Horizons

The Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus participated in the Walk Now for Autism Speaks last Sunday, Oct. 28, in downtown Tempe, Arizona. Although the travel to the walk is lengthy, sisters hold the walk close to their hearts. Autism Speaks has been Alpha Xi Delta’s National Philanthropy since April of 2009. Many of the Alpha Xi Delta sisters are touched by autism one way or another, as well as a huge portion of the community. Autism

affects 1 in 88 children, and 1 in 54 boys. With the numbers of children affected by autism increasing, the autism-risk gene is becoming more common in boys. This gene is called CACNA1G and it halts the flow of calcium into and out of cells which affects the nerve cells in the brain. In the United States, statistically speaking, every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism and more children will be diagnosed with autism every year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. There is no medical detection or cure for autism as of today; however doctors in the industry are working diligently to find a cure. The Theta Zeta Chap-

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ter of Alpha Xi Delta is extremely moved by autism and we have raised over $600 this year alone. Throughout the semester, the Theta Zeta chapter will continue

SGA HOSTS SCARE-MAZING RACE TYRUS KIRBY Correspondent

If you were to have walked around campus the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 28, you would have seen a rather interesting event taking place. The campus was filled with pairs of people dressed up in their Halloween costumes going to different activity stations, trying to win $200 and be the winners of this year’s Scare-Mazing Race. Thirteen teams met up with Student Government Association (SGA) representatives in the Student Union to start their trek around campus. Each team was given a piece of paper with eight clues on one side and a story that was missing key words on the other. They were then told that each clue led to a separate

location on campus where they would have to complete a challenge to obtain a missing word. The top three teams to finish would each receive prizes in the form of money from the SGA. The first clue led the pairs to the Village dorm barbecue area, where teammates had to paint each other’s face to match up with a picture they were given. After the first station, teams were free to complete the other seven in any order they chose. Each of the pairs soon realized that the competition might be more difficult than they expected. Even though some clues were fairly easy to figure out, like “make your way to the haunted place where Sir Davis would speak to his hoard of angry zombies…” (Davis Learn Center), there were tougher puzzles like the clue “A

Spook Tomb Curse”, which the teams had to unscramble to spell out, “campus bookstore”. Some of the challenges the teams had to face along the way included a station where one teammate had to hold a donut tied to a string, while the other had to eat it without using their hands. At another station, teams watched scary movie clips and had to answer questions at the end to get the next word of the puzzle. The race ended when the teams got all of the missing words from the stations and filled in a spooky story set on the Riddle Campus. Almost an hour after the race began, one such team handed in their story and won the $200 grand prize. Joe Augello and Macy Rasley finished with a time of one hour and four minsee RACE page C3

raising money for Autism Speaks through events such as: Delta Desserts, AmaXIng Challenge and other activities, with all proceeds going directly to Autism Speaks.

CARDINALE LEAVES CROWD CRAVING MORE REBECCA CHILDS Correspondent

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Board of Campus Activities succeeded again in bringing another great comedian to the Prescott campus. On Friday evening, Nov. 2, 2012, a comedian known as Johnny Cardinale paid ERAU a visit. Most recently seen on Chelsea Lately! and Jimmy Kimmel Live, Cardinale did not fail to match up to these big television names. His performance was refreshing and clean while also being very enjoyable. Audience members laughed throughout the show as Cardinale poked fun at his history and his interesting Italian background. Cardinale admitted that he dropped out of college to pursue his career as a comedian, which seems to have been a good choice on his part, and joked about his experience breaking the news to his not-so-happy father. While he was on the topic of his father, Cardinale also joked about his father’s enjoyment in “fishing,” and not in the normal sense of the sport. He joked that his father insisted on continuing to “fish” for more women, even in his elderly age, when Cardinale insists that his father has no “bait” left. Cardinale went on to say that his father’s fourth wife is twenty-two years younger than him, making her about Cardinale’s age. Following this he also joked that in order to compete with his father he would need a mustache, a van, and a bag of candy, which was greeted with laughter from the audience as they imagined the scenario Cardinale had

painted for them. Throughout the night Cardinale also joked about other family members as well including his six foot five brother that happened to also be a male nurse. With this, he painted another picture including the audience members putting himself in the shoes of a man that had been in a coma for two months, waking up to his extremely tall brother towering over him, and, being so dumbfounded when asked who he was by the tall nurse, all he would be able to reply would be, “Frodo?” Family jokes did not end only at immediate relatives. Cardinale also jested about his Italian family in general including observations such as that the angrier an Italian person gets, the higher their arms will lift in the air. He also said that some people think that Italians use their hands a lot when they talk but Cardinale said this was incorrect, that Italians, in fact, use their whole arms when they speak. Carindale did not limit his entertainment to his intriguing, yet hilarious, family anecdotes. For the last part of the show, Cardinale picked up the guitar that he had been keeping beside him throughout the act. He entertained the audience with jokes about modern pop music and about how so many songs have used the same chord progression in recent musical history. He then proceeded to play an impressive mash-up of all these songs, raising enthusiastic applause from the audience. Johnny Cardinale left with the audience that night with a very entertaining start to what one would hope would continue to be an entertaining weekend.

A Night of Fright at Earhart’s DAVID KRANTZ Sports Editor

On the evening of Oct. 30th, a meal of frightful proportions was served up at Earhart’s as students began arriving for dinner. Upon entering, the first thing to strike diners was the decorations set up all over the dining hall. Orange lights, cobwebs, dimmed lights, and a center piece ghost, that hovered over the center island, all set the mood for the night. All around the dining hall, various other ghouls and skeletons, including one “Andrew the Skeleton,” could be seen guarding the food in different places. For dinner, a ghastly menu of Vampire Bat Wings (hot

wings), Brains and Eyeballs (spaghetti with meatballs), and a Hannibal’s Rib Plate (BBQ pork ribs) was served up to the unsuspecting diners to chow down. For dessert, there was a wide array of sweet treats. For those more artistically inclined, or for those who just like to make a mess, there were stations where people could decorate cookies and smear icing on a cupcake. If neither of these sweet treats were enough to satisfy cravings for sugar, then the “Worms in Mud,” gummy worms in chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos, was definitely the dessert for you. Overall, the meal was a frighteningly delicious experience. However, this was not the end of the fun. Dur-

ing the dinner, the winners of the pumpkin carving contest were put on display. The pumpkins were ranked in order of their popularity and each entry won a prize ranging from a Coca-Cola bicycle to a 25 wing party pack from WOW Café, to grab bag prizes of all kinds. At the end of the night, all of those who were in attendance were pleased with the change of pace of dining at Earhart’s. Students were glad that Sodexo kept up Chartwell’s tradition of celebrating Halloween by decorating and cooking up special entrees for the occasion. When asked about next year, staff members said that they would definitely love to decorate Earhart’s again.

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Freshman Halloween Party CARSEN COOPER Correspondent

As All Hallows Eve descended on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus, ghouls and ghosts alike came out to the Student Union's Lower Hangar. Why? The freshmen branch of the Student Government Association (SGA), Task Force One (TFO), was hosting a spooktacular party. While more than 100 freshmen came to the event, no students were to be found. Instead there were crusaders, a referee, Anderson Cooper, and Batman. There was a basketball player, Waldo, Indiana Jones, and a Packer fan. Everyone in attendance came costumed and had high spirits as the night's events began. First up on the schedule was the obligatory costume contest. Members of the SGA acted as judges as nearly all of the students in attendance strutted their stuff across the runway. After everyone showed their costumes off , the results were announced. The scariest costume was declared to be Jo Faulkner's Dr. Stein outfit. Devon Mei-

setschleager was most creative, showcasing a Black Widow costume. Most original was given to Tyler Schulz and Cheyne Taum who sported a plethora of 80s garb as New Kids on the Block. The funniest costume was Josh Turne's Napoleon Dynamite. Finally, the winner of the costume competition was Jerry Yeung, who showed off his classy Gangnam style as PSY. He trotted off the stage with his $25 prize in hand. While waiting for the next event, the DJ of the night, Ben Brudnicki, played a variety of hot jams to keep the party moving. Traditional lights were disbanded and in their place were black lights, intensifying the dark mood of the night. Glow sticks were passed out and the party got started. On the side, SGA supplied the food. Nachos, cookies, candy, lemonade, and more were readily available for the always-hungry freshmen. The next event of the night was a challenge course. In order to win, the participants had to do push-ups, chew a handful of bubble gum and blow a bubble, and eat through a pie tin full of whip cream. While the race was close, Mark Tverskoy was the

clear winner and walked away with another cash prize. The final activity of TFO's Halloween Party was a scavenger hunt. Hidden all around the campus lawn and amphitheater in front of the student union were small pumpkin stencils. On the back of each pumpkin was a different number and with this number the attendees could win prizes ranging from a bag of candy to a $50 cash prize. With a bang, the costumed students went running outside of the Student Union to get their lucky pumpkin. The pumpkins were in bushes, trees, and everywhere else imaginable. Finally they were all found and brought inside so that the prizes could be claimed. Most did not win much more than a couple pieces of candy, but the big $50 prize was claimed by Nicholas Arnold, costumed as Wolverine. All attendees had great things to say about the evening's festivities. It was extremely successful. "TFO is the bee's knees," proclaimed Schulz in his New Kids on the Block fashion. "But in all seriousness, tonight was definitely the best club-sponsored event EmbryRiddle has had this year."

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What is your reaction to Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars franchise? by Austin Troya Photos by Brenton Woodruff

I’m not too familiar with it. They did mention it on the latest episode of South Park after the election, though.” -Tanner Pacini, Freshman

“It may not be such a good idea, it could tempt Disney...” -Alex Grant, Junior

SAA Pumpkin Patch Volunteers SAA

Special to Horizons

On Saturday October 27, 2012 the Student Alumni Association (SAA) sent a few of its members to the courthouse square in downtown Prescott to assist in the annual Pump-

kin Patch festival. Upon arrival the members of SAA could feel the buzz of all the festivities in the air and the excitement grew. After receiving their instructions, the SAA was put in charge of 3 different game booths, a bean bag toss, a skeleton ring toss and a ball in the ring game. The point of this en-

tire event was to allow the children of Prescott to have a day of fun and win prizes. SAA ran these booths from the beginning of the event (1000) until its completion (1530). The members who volunteered said it was a lot of fun and that they would be more than willing to help out next year.

“Honestly, the young minds at Disney may make Star Wars better. Technology is way above and beyond what [George Lucas] could do. I’m excited for it.” -Shawn Carter, Senior

Dawn Carberry, United Animal Friends Volunteer

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES by Sara Miles

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts ½ cup water 1 cup Texas Pete’s Wing Sauce 3 tablespoons Cholula Hot Sauce ½ white Onion, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Peppers to taste. Green chiles, jalapenos, and Serrano peppers all work well Directions: Cut the chicken breasts into roughly one inch wide strips and put them in the crockpot. Add all of the other ingredients, and cook for six hours on high or eight hours on low. Two hours before serving, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred with a fork. Put the meat back in to cook, then serve on buns. Keep an eye on the chicken while it cooks and add more water or Texas Pete’s Wing Sauce if it looks too dry. This recipe is basically a combination of a bunch of stuff I had in my fridge at the time. Maybe it’s just because it’s my own cooking so I’m a little biased, but I think it turned out really good! You can adjust the level of spice by leaving out the

Cholula or peppers, or substituting them for your own, slightly less spicy versions. As written, this recipe has some kick. I would recommend you add as little water as possible at the beginning, my original attempt at this chicken turned out a little watery, and it diluted the flavor of the sauce. Overall, my only complaints are that making this recipe dirtied a lot of dishes and that it took a long time to cook, which is expected with any crockpot recipe. However, it was delicious, easy to make, and the leftovers freeze really well, although if you follow the directions it may be a little spicy for some people.

LYNDA ROBERTS

Student Life Correspondent

Dawn Carberry has been the goto person for late night treats and dialogue at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for many years, and now that Sodexo has opened the Simply-to-Go (STG) convenience store in Hall 9 there is plenty of snacks for the students to choose from. Carberry is right there into the wee hours of the night assisting students with their purchases. The STG store is a popular place in the evenings where the students can reach out for ice cream, energy drinks and fuel food to keep their midnight oil burning for homework and preparation for exams and soon-to-be finals. The store is a great gathering place next to the laundry room where friends meet up and visit with each other and swap tales of the school day. There are plenty of lunch and dinner foods to choose from along with the snacks available five nights a week on up to the midnight closing schedule. Carberry has known hundreds of students over the years and has

followed their lives from freshmen to seniors. The students share their goals and dreams with her and she has seen countless graduates take the step from ERAU to the great big world out there. Just like many other remarkable ERAU employees have developed special friendships with students, so has Carberry. Scores of graduating students bring their parents in to meet Carberry to say thank you for her great alliance over the years and to bid her good-bye. However, besides from being a committed employee, Carberry has another passion. As a volunteer for United Animal Friends (UAF), her off-work hours are dedicated to rescuing and providing forever homes for kittens and cats. Along with her friends at UAF Carberry co-founded Kitty City which is sponsored by Petco in Frontier Village in Prescott. Kitty City is the adoption center for kitten and cats and is open daily to provide homeless felines a safe haven and to find them a loving home. Each Sunday Kitty City features a Super Star of the week to adopt at a discounted fee. The mission statement of United Animal Friends is: “United An-

imal Friends, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona is a volunteer organization created for and committed to helping provide for the well being of dogs, cats and animals. UAF works to raise human awareness of our homeless animal needs and encourage the compassionate treatment of animals. UAF helps to expand spay, neuter, foster, adoption, rescue services and programs in partnership with our community and other agencies. UAF also provides pet foster care transition services for adoptable animals.” Carberry says of her two favorite places and pursuits, “I love working in Sodexo’s convenience store and being able to talk with the students. They are a delight and I cherish getting to know them and be a part of their schooling here at Embry-Riddle.” Carberry continues, “The cats are a true joy! They are highly entertaining and they make me laugh with their clowning around. I am glad to be able to be a part of their rescue from abuse and euthanasia. To be a measure in their lives and find them forever homes makes me happy.”

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ERAU’s First Hunger Games by Allison Cisneros Bella Swan is the most dreaded of all possible female roles: a Mary Sue. A “Mary Sue” is a literary character, usually female, who is so perfect it’s annoying. Any faults she has, such as Bella’s extreme clumsiness, isn’t a fault so much as an endearing trait. Mary Sues are a part of weak literature and harm the story, rather than enhancing it. However, the so-called perfect character makeup of Bella Swan doesn’t keep her from getting into an abusive, controlling relationship with Edward Cullen. The National Abuse Hotline has 15 criteria of an abusive relationship listed on their website at [thehotline.org]. All it takes is to meet one of them in order to possibly qualify for being abused. Bella and Edward’s relationship has evidence to meet six. Edward constantly embarrasses Bella with put downs. He looks at her and acts in ways that scare her. He controls what she does. Edward makes most of the decisions, even to compromise to answer Bella’s questions. Edward intimidates Bella using his physical capability and blood thirst as weapons. He even threatens to kill her. Chapters 5, 9, 10, 12, and 18 contain most of the evidence of an abusive relationship. Edward controls Bella by coercing her inside his car the day she went to the nurse’s office. Edward continues to drive extremely fast despite Bella telling him to slow down. After he finally slows down, he speeds up later. Edward tells Bella again

Although this trail may not be the most exciting in the Prescott area, the Granite Mountain Trail #261 is a fun little hike that offers some great views. One of the big pluses to this hike is that it is local. Driving to the trail head from campus will only take you about 25 minutes. Another positive aspect about this hike is that, although almost everyone knows that you can hike Granite Mountain, it seems like very few people actually take the time to do it; this is especially

Twilight

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Halloween: the perfect time of the year to dress up and get sugary sweets… or is it? What if trickor-treaters collected canned food instead of chocolate? “Trick-orCanning” is a philanthropy event in which we do just that! For the second year in a row, we traveled door to door in Pinon Oaks on Halloween night asking for cans to donate to the Prescott Wom-

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By Stephanie Meyer

Number of Pages: 544 Price: $8.99 Publisher: Little Brown

and again he is dangerous and wants her blood. He stresses that he may kill her if his control breaks. He frightens Bella at least twice by his reactions to her hunting suggestion and how easily he could kill her. Throughout the book, Edward makes most of the decisions for Bella and takes serious issue when she tries to act on her own free will. He says he’s acting in her best interest, but Edward almost never takes her seriously unless Bella’s telling him that she loves him and wants to stay with him forever. Bella and Edward’s relationship is a model for an abusive relationship. Bella even partially recognizes the relationship she’s getting in when she thinks to herself “How calmly I could discuss my own death!”. Yet, she talks of how drawn she is to Edward and it would hurt more to leave than to face the dangers of being with him. Her and Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” would have no problem getting a cup of cof-

true around this time of year. While most hikers recommend conquering this trail between May and October, I find that it is a great late fall, early winter adventure-just don’t get stuck up there in a snowstorm. The Granite Mountain #261 trail starts off fairly mild. The first mile leads you across some very flat, wooded terrain. There are some beautiful Ponderosa Pines along this first section of the trail that make it almost bearable to walk along. I always

fee to discuss their unhealthy relationships in positive terms. The only reason I gave this book half a star is because it is coherent, Bella exhibits bravery trying to rescue her mother, and the designated “Twilight” font is aesthetically pleasing. Otherwise, “Twilight” has the literary credentials of manure. The writing was simple and plainly used as an escape. It is an extremely light read and not meant for anything other than a mind-numbing vacation. It is also far more damaging to women than any escape fantasy it may create because it says to put up with your significant other’s murder urges and controlling abuse. After all, he loves you and you love him. My question is, if Edward is over 100 years old and was surrounded by the loving family of Carlisle and Esme for most of it, then why hasn’t he learned how to be in a healthy relationship in all that time? It is much easier to get into an abusive relationship than many people would like to think. “Twilight” stands as an impressive example to that.

en’s Shelter and to the food bank. Last year, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) collected over 200 cans for the shelter, and this year we did it again with the help of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Tau, and Silver Wings. Everyone in our army of costumed college students enjoyed collecting cans (and some candy!) as they made their way throughout the neighborhood. Everyone was super generous and contributed everything they could spare from their homes to our cause. We even received

The first Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Residence Hall Association (RHA) Hunger Games took off on Nov. 3, 2012, as an RHA member dressed as Effie Trinket, the announcer from The Hunger Games, began the games with the famous line “May the odds be ever in your favor.” There were two teams composed of six districts each, and each district was assigned two members, just as in the movies. The first task assigned to the members of the districts was to create a district banner, which were kept by the players throughout the games.

The tributes from each district then competed in a variety of competitions, including a three-legged race, an egg and spoon race, a gigging game, and a face painting competition to model Hunger Games character Seneca Crane’s beard. There were 10 main competitions in total, and each district had two lives. At each one of the tables, one of the districts would lose a life. There was a fair amount of controversy over the exact rules during gameplay, as RHA had been allowing “dead” players to continue playing, and this was causing confusing about which competitors were legal. By the time the final teams were competing however, many of the dead had vacated the field of play, thus simplifying the

find that this section seems to take absolutely forever to get by when compared to the rest of this trail. You will know the trail is about to get good once you reach the sign-in post. After three miles of relatively flat hiking, the trail shoots up some pretty intense and steep switchbacks until you reach the top of the mountain. Once at the top, you have several options. There is an unnamed trail, designated by a cairn, which will take you up to the actual peak. Be warned, I have not taken this particular trail yet, so I can’t guarantee if this particular section is actually worth your time. A second trail

clothes and other miscellaneous items besides cans and dry food. After a few hours of heaving heavy bags and bringing them back to campus, we ended up collecting over 650 canned goods! Everyone was both surprised at and grateful for the tremendous amount of kindness shown for those less fortunate in our community. Therefore, we hope to continue this highly successful event in years to come and to involve more people on campus in this fun charity event. We would like to thank everyone

process of keeping them separate. After all 10 competitions, there were only four districts left, districts 1, 4, 10, and 11. In order to determine which district would be the victor, a game of Ninja was held. For those unfamiliar with the game, in Ninja the players begin in a circle, and have to tag the other players in a Ninja-like fashion. Each player has one turn during which he is able to make one fluid motion and then freeze. The players may dodge direct attacks when it is not their turn, but must otherwise remain motionless. When the intense battle of Ninja ended, the victorious tributes from District 4, Micheal Matayas and Aidan Doherty, stood proud, and claimed an Amazon Kindle and Halo 4 as their prizes.

CLUB SPOTLIGHT

HAPPY CLUB

HAPPY is an odd name for a club, but it fits this club wonderfully. The club is all about creating a safe environment on campus for everyone to feel accepted and authentic. They focus on crossing boundaries between what they assume and what they are open to share and learn. While this club is still very new in terms of age, they seem to be moving in the right direction with some amazing leadership from John Marbut and

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Kelsi Bufton. Last year, they were awarded the Eagle Unity Award during the club award ceremony. The club has a fundraiser planned to help its members go down to the Phoenix Pride during the spring semester, so look for them selling Krispy Kreme Donuts. This event will help them get to know others who are going through the same things their members are, and allow them to get some advice.

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HAPPY currently has about 30 members on the roster. The club is always looking for more members to help organize events to make everyone feel comfortable on campus. If you are interested in joining the club, please join the Happy at ERAU Facebook page, or email [marbutj@my.erau.edu]. The meetings are every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Women’s and Diversity Center. by Mitch Rasmussen

will take you to a view off the northern section of the mountain. The third, and final, option will take you through yet another pine forest and, eventually, spit you out at some really amazing dells that hang off the mountain’s edge; this spot is an absolutely amazing place to take a profile picture. While this trail may not be the best Arizona has to offer, it is definitely worth your time. So, if you are staying in town this Thanksgiving break and want to get some hiking in without the long commute, I would strongly suggest taking the Granite Mountain Trail #261 for a spin.

who got involved and made Halloween so much more than indulging in candy. Here’s a shout out to Dadija Bluidzius, Business Director of the RHA, for organizing this successful event. If you would like to get involved on campus, or make a difference in your community, come check the RHA out. Meetings are at 5:45 pm in the Hall 5 Lounge on Tuesdays, where we hang out and plan events. To check out any other events we host, view our page at [www.facebook.com/rhaerauprescott]. You can make a difference.

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Race Continued from C1 utes. Five minutes later, the second place team of Carlos Gaxiola and Josh Chang made their way to the student union to finish the race. Third place team, Blake Colson and Peter Davidson came in 10 minutes after them to round out the winning teams.

Although teams that didn’t finish in the top three didn’t win any prize money, any team that showed up in a costume automatically won free movie tickets to Harkins. This is only the second year that the SGA has put on this type of race, so it was quite different from last year’s competition. SGA was impressed by the turnout to this event both this year and last year, and is looking forward to putting another race on around the same time next year.

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by Mitch Rasmussen

Let me start off by letting you know that, in my humble opinion, this is hands-down the best film of 2012. “Cloud Atlas” has everything one would want in a great movie and more: action, adventure, romance, comedy, science fiction, mystery, the list goes on. If you have not committed yourself to seeing this movie yet, I strongly suggest you do so as soon as possible. The story is very engrossing, twisty, and non-linear: all of my favorite qualities. It follows the progression of a soul across generations of reincarnations; from hundreds of years ago to a hundred years in the future. The film’s basic premise is to show the impact of a single act of kindness and, basically, its ripple across the space-time continuum. There is so much going on in this movie, but I would really hate to give any more of it away. Every single actor in this film is impeccable. The characters are extremely real and their portrayals are very mov-

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ing, to say the least. I absolutely loved how each actor plays a character in every single sequence in time. It is very interesting to see how they progress, and will make you want to walk right back into the theater for a second showing once the credits roll. Another great accomplishment in this film is the excellent use of cinematography. I have never in my life seen such perfection and artistic nuances in a movie’s camerawork. The sheer genius of the perfectly flowing scene changes is enough to bring a tear to your eye. This film is an absolute must see. If you haven’t already gotten out of that cold, metal chair in the AC-1 atrium and dashed madly to the door, I suggest you do so now. This movie will be much more intellectually stimulating than your class could ever even dream to be. In all seriousness, I am certain “Cloud Atlas” will be raking in the awards. If you see one movie this semester, go see “Cloud Atlas.”

Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent Rating: R Production Company: Warner Brothers Pictures Director: Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski Length: 172 Minutes

SARAH SHULER Correspondent

On the night of Friday, Oct. 26, a party was raging in the Lower Hangar of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hunt Student Union. The music was bumping, the blacklights were glowing, and the dancers were stomping. Katie Sonntag and the Embry-Riddle Zumba group worked hard to put together a blacklight costume party at which all could Zumba and have a fun Halloween-themed experience. People began to make their way into the lower hangar just before 8 p.m., wearing crazy fluorescent outfits and spunky Halloween costumes. People’s costume choices ranged significantly, and almost everyone was aglow in the blacklight. Sonntag said, “My favorite part of the event this year was seeing all of the costumes. Everyone looked great.” Glowing ghosts and balloons hung about faux spider webs and streamers in the Lower Hangar. Some fog drifted in the air and added a Halloween effect without stifling the fresh air needed to Zumba. This year, a guest Zumba instructor attended the event and brought a lot of energy to the party with her many costume changes and enthusiastic attitude. She is called Tiger by the Zumba community, and is known for her upbeat in-

tensity. Normally, Tiger works at the YMCA, but was able to come and party at Embry-Riddle. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Zumba Club Instructor Sonntag admitted that the most difficult thing to plan for the event had to be decorating for a blacklight atmosphere. She also had problems with publicity. Many other events happened on the same weekend, including the trip to Fear Farm, so attendance was not as fantastic as she had hoped. In the future, the Zumba crew will likely be doing more publicity. Sonntag says they will “extend an invitation to other schools in the area, like Yavapai and Prescott College,” which will most likely boost attendance. At future Halloween Zumba events, prizes may be offered in costume contests. The Zumba crew might be doing another big event the Friday evening before finals, but Sonntag says it is dependent on the school calendar for upcoming weekends. Anyone interested in joining the Zumba Club, is asked to please join the Facebook group “Zumba Fitness with Katie” for updates on workouts. The workouts are usually twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and attendance is completely free. The Zumba Club is a place to have fun, get fit, and hang out with friends. Come join the party!

Harry Potter Brings Magic to Fans in Lower Hangar ALLISON CISNEROS Copy Editor

Candles floated above the banquet table and a long dueling runway lay waiting on the floor. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Carpe Noctem program hosted a Harry Potter slumber party for their event-ofthe-month. People started piling in at 10 p.m. on Nov. 9 in their pajamas, braving the rain and

Ballroom Continued from A1 finals, all receiving awards with first place in waltz going to David Stiles and Julia Howlind as well as first in tango to Jason Chong and Julia Howlind. In the next event where the team entered members to compete was the rhythm section which included the dance styles of cha-cha, rumba, east coast swing, and salsa. All of the dances started with a quarter final heat. When the finals were reached for the chacha, the team sent out two couples to compete for first place. This resulted with Jason Chong and Micaela Stewart placing in fourth with Danny Havert and Samantha Massa pulling a close fifth place. The slowest of the rhythm category, rumba was second and had only two couples enter but make it through to the final heat as well. Resulting in a fifth place ribbon for David Stiles and Samantha Massa as well as a sixth place ribbon going to partners Andrew Rictor and Julia Howlind.

cold to join other Potter fans. Assistant Coordinator of Student Life Nayely Yepez-Barquin kicked off the night with the pillow duel. After all waivers were signed and properly accounted for, opponents were called to the dueling stage. Golden moons in various stages shone proudly off the blue background as duelists stepped onto its surface. After explaining the rules, Yepez-Barquin allowed the duelists to hit, throw, block, or In the east coast swing, the team had three couples make it to the finals where they captured fifth with David Stiles and Aurora Tiedeman, third with Danny Havert amd Marina Koepke, and David Krantz partnered with Julia Howlind winning first place. Finally, the sexy and sassy salsa came up, and during this set there were also three couples that made it to the finals. Third place to Danny Havert and Julia Howlind, sixth to David Stiles partnered with Emily Davy, with seventh place going to Jason Chong and Marina Koepke. Overall in this category the team blew the newcomer competition away by sending a total of ten couples to the final rounds who all claimed prizes. After a long break where the team got to sit back and watch the higher level dancers perform, everyone was ready to get the team matches started. Instead of being judged individually like every other dance the competitors competed in, the team was performing as a unit for a set of dances. When the competition started, the dances were still unknown for this team match, but then the dances were revealed. The three dances to be

catch any of the four pillows in play. After half an hour of dueling, the winners were called. David Stiles and Allison Anderson-Cutright-Cisneros were awarded a Harry Potter DVD and a Harkins movie ticket. The banquet table was covered in food. Pizza, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, cupcakes, and beverages were plentiful for the students. After grabbing a last snack, people settled

down in front of the two projector screens. “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” started as the lights went down. The audience was receptive to the movie. Laughs were easy coming and various noises and gestures of disapproval were heard whenever Professor Dolores Umbridge made an onscreen appearance. There were looks of revulsion at the first sight of her cat-covered pink office. The Harry Potter Slumber

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performed were rumba, waltz, and cha-cha. In the first dance, the team sent out the couple of consistency in Andrew Rictor and Micaela Stewart. Second the team decided to send out the couple that could match just about anyone in the division, David Krantz and Alison Irish. In the final dance for the team match the team sent out Bryan Rhodes and Julia Howlind a couple that had worked together previously on a performance for this exact dance style. Overall the team did very well

for their first competition with having the team take third place in the team matches. The total placement count for finals is: three couples took first place, three couples took third, three couples taking fourth, four couples taking fifth and four couples taking sixth. Congratulations to the Gliding Eagles Ballroom Dance team!

If you are interested in competiting in any upcoming competitions contact the team at assemblyofballroomdancers@gmail.com.

Party was not an actual slumber party, although everyone was encouraged to show up in pajamas. After the movie ended around 1:30 a.m., people started gathering their things to sleep in a comfortable bed. The Carpe Noctem event was approved by the attendees. Nicole Bender, an ERAU student, exclaimed, “I love Harry Potter. This was a fantastic event and the movie was spectacular.” Huruy Teweldebrhan heard about it because

Clockwise: David Krantz and Aurora Tiedman compete in the newcomer cha cha round. Jason Chong and Micaela Stewart also compete in the cha cha, placing 4th in the newcomer category. Danny Havert and Marina Koepke execute a precarious move during the east coast swing where they placed third.

he’s a friend of Yepez-Barquin, the enthusiastic hostess. “I thought it was cool and people liked it.” The idea was great and wellreceived by the Harry Potter fans who went, but the participant level was low. Other factors, such as the release of the new James Bond film “Skyfall” and the weather may have kept away part of the crowd. However, the slumber party was liked and people expressed wishes for another Harry Potter-themed event.

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Secure Your Smartphone and Tablet During Travel BARBARA CHEARNEY Special to Horizons

Next week, we will be on Thanksgiving break. Chances are you will be visiting with friends or family, and you will be taking a welcomed break from your daily routine. Luckily, most of us will have our mobile devices to help keep us connected – but why not use this time off to make sure that they are properly connected to you? There are a few things that you should do in order to secure your smartphone and/or tablet over the holiday break and beyond. Lock Your Device. What would someone find if he or she picked up your smartphone or tablet right now? Would the person have immediate access to your contacts, calendar, text messages, photos and voicemail? What about your email, your bank account, your coursework or your social media feeds? Locking your device is the absolute first line of defense in protecting your personal information, so this is absolutely critical to do all the time. To set a passcode on your iPhone or iPad, go to, “Settings,” and then, “General.” Then click on, “Passcode Lock” and select a 4-digit code. After you do this, you will get a prompt to enter the code every time you want to use the device. Note: passcodes like, “1234” or “0000” may sound easy for you to remember, but think about how easy they are for thieves to crack! With Android devices, you can set a digit code, an alpha-numeric code or a pattern unlock (with the latest versions). To set a code on your Andriod device, go to, “Settings,” then “Location and Security Settings,” and then choose either a pattern/pin or password. Passcodes on iPhones/iPads, pattern locks on Androids whatever your device - whatever you call a password, just set one. Sure, it may take a few extra seconds to unlock your device when you want to access it, but you will get used to it, and this practice is worth its weight in gold. Enable Remote Wiping and Download a Locating App Smart devices get lost and stolen every day – even with the most conscientious of owners. It only takes a few seconds of distrac-

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tion, literally, and a thief can make off with your device, or you could simply leave it behind by accident. Most smart device users shudder at the thought of having their data in the hands of others, of having their password cracked and their personal information, images and messages being on display for the world to see. That’s why all smartphone and tablet users should enable remote wiping on their devices and install a location application. All major smart device providers offer some kind of remote erase capabilities. The process is usually done by installing an app on your phone or tablet, or by signing up for a cloud-based service. If you are unsure about which solution is best for you, ask your service provider for further details. Most providers are also offering a remote wipe feature coupled with the ability to locate a lost or stolen device through GPS. The most common services of this type are, “Find my iPhone,” “Find my iPad” and, “Where’s my Droid.” Back Up Your Data Think about it: a smart device is just a handheld computer. And what are some best practices with regards to safeguarding data on personal computers? One of the first thoughts that comes to mind is backing up data. Even if your device doesn’t get lost or stolen, files can become corrupt, so it’s good practice to back up the data on your mobile device. Many smart device users are taking to using the cloud environment for data backup. Some people are

more comfortable manually plugging in their phones and tablets into their computers and synchronizing data libraries that way. Another easy way to back up data is to copy important files to removable storage devices like USBs or removable hard drives. A debate can be made to use any or all of these options, but whichever one you choose, it’s important not to take the long-term efficacy of data on a smart device for granted. Defend Your personal apps A good way to protect your personal information is to use your smart device apps defensively. One tactic you can use to defend your information is to log out of your apps that require personal information each time you use them, such as with social media or banking apps. Another way to defend this information is to change your passwords often, making sure that your passwords are complex and aren’t shared with anyone or written down. This idea does not just apply to just the password to get into your phone or tablet, but to your apps that you use once you’re there. By performing the few tasks outlined in this article, you can safeguard your personal information and protect your private messages, thoughts, and images. Best wishes to you as you head off for Thanksgiving break. I promise that if your phone or tablet is ever lost, stolen, or compromised, you will be thankful that you took the time to protect it and every little tiny detail that lives inside it.

Campus “Safety” - Do We Feel “Safe” ANONYMOUS Special to Horizons

With this year marking my last year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I have interacted with Campus Safety for the last three years. Over the last several years, I have seen a profound change in the way campus safety has been run, specifically un-

der Jim Sheridan. This change has been fundamentally for the better, however there have been incidents that have shaken my confidence in Campus Safety and Security’s ability to protect the student population. One such incident is spotting campus safety driving through the Dairy Queen drive through window at 10pm. These are the people who are supposed to be

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on campus to respond to emergencies, and being over a mile from campus does not make me feel safe at all. Facebook is littered with photos people have snapped of campus safety’s Tacoma in drive-through lines, from Taco Bell to Jack-in-the-Box, at all hours of the day (and night). My personal favorite however, is an incident that I observed see SAFETY page D3

Sleep: The Ultimate College Commodity ROBB COWAN Correspondent

When people begin life as a college student, they are taking a big step in advancing their lives. At the start of the first year, they pick two items out of the following three: sleep, social life, and grades. The obvious first choice for many is grades; that leaves only two choices. It has been shown that most students that choose sleep do not seem to be very active in social situations; on the other hand, those that choose a social life are very outgoing with others, yet tend to look like zombies after a few weeks. It is for this reason that sleep is the most commonly sacrificed commodity of many college students. In terms of maximum sleep loss, the main culprit of this phenomenon is major projects that one works on. This can be as simple as the layout for a club banner or calendar for those seeking total perfection to work on prelim and detail projects for the engineers on campus. For a fair few engineers, they have actually taken to bringing sleeping bags and pillows into the design lab and having an “Engineering Slumber Party” with a buffet of pizza and soda delivered to them; others enjoy the “breakfast of champions”: donuts and mochas from the vending machines. This combination can definitely lead to irritability later on down the road if left unchecked; furthermore the constant “all-nighters” can leave students looking like zombies with sunken, bloodshot eyes, hunched posture, and lethargic movements. A lot of this can be attributed to the lack of REM sleep. Rapid Eye Movement (REM)

sleep is the most crucial part of the human sleep cycle. It allows the brain to repair itself from the strain of classes and general life. Significant lack of this style of sleep leads to slower response time to the rest of the body, shortness of temper, and poor eating habits to make up for the body’s lack to sleep. Granted there are numerous people that are more than capable of getting everything they need to accomplish done through the night, but it is mostly due to the fact that they are insomniacs, people who cannot get to sleep on command. This event is caused by a couple of different factors. One of them is due to an overly active mind. A person like this always likes to plan twenty steps ahead of the rest of the world giving him an edge; on the other hand, the body is too wired from physical activity that it takes a long time to come off of the adrenaline rush. As much fun as it is, this natural drug is an awesome way to increase one’s energy level for additional studying late at night; however, this boost at three in the morning can leave

the body drained of energy and thereby lead to oversleeping and missing class. This also leads to a rapid decline of attention in class and thereby cause the previous night’s work to be in vain and the grades of the student will drop faster than the eyelids. The recommended amount of sleep per night for the average human is eight hours, though there are others who say the bare minimum is four hours. Finding the proper balance is important to the health of the body as well as the health of the grades, especially during a senior’s final semester in college. Failure to heed this advice could lead to falling flat on one’s face on the graduation stage and the entire assembly erupting in laughter. If one seeks to leave their mark on the campus by doing something completely idiotic on graduation day, by all means, stay up until all hours of the night partying with friends. The prudent student, despite what day it is, will always seek to take care of their body and thereby achieve optimal grades. Which student will you be?

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The Oppression of Religious Freedom by Marriage Legislation BRAD CLANCY Senior Correspondent

Gay marriage, and whether or not it should be allowed in the United States, is a hotly contested and emotional issue for people on both sides. Those who support the legalization of gay marriage assert that gay people should have the same rights before the law as straight people, and those opposed claim that marriage is a sacred thing, and the legalization of gay marriage would be detrimental to the values and morals of our country. What both sides fail to realize, however, is that this conflict would not exist but for the meddling of government in religious freedom. A simple solution to the debate presents itself after a brief study of the history of marriage in the United States, beginning with its roots in Euro-

pean marriage law. Marriage in Europe after the rise of Christianity (legalized in the Roman Empire in 313 A.D.) was seen by Christian doctrine as a union between a man and a woman endorsed by God, and recognized by the State unofficially. At the time, there was no official legislation concerning marriage, and as far as the government was concerned two people were married whenever they claimed to be. Thus marriage was governed almost exclusively by religious law, and the government passed laws deciding whether wives could own land or be beaten (it was sexist back then, but that’s history), but did not explicitly put regulations on who could marry whom. This remained true until the Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century, when Protestant leaders Luther and Calvin decided that marriage should be con-

trolled by the government. The English Puritans passed an Act of Parliament declaring this in the 17th Century, giving power over marriage from ministers to justices of the peace. The Restoration of the 17th Century reversed this law, but the Puritans brought this concept of marriage to America, where it took root. Later waves of immigrants, however, brought the more traditional view of the religious marriage with them, creating the necessity of marriage licenses so that a religious marriage can also be recognized for legal purposes. According to the Pew Forum, in 2007 about 81 percent of Americans belonged to religions that view marriage as a religious union. If legislation were passed explicitly outlawing gay marriage, it crushes the religious freedom of churches who endorse it, along with desee MARRIAGE page D2

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What is Honor? BRANDON LEADBETTER Correspondent

When people hear of honor, they think of the old days when our grandparents lived. People remember ancient China and Japan, stories of valor in World War II, or the movie “Men of Honor” with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro. As I watched the presidential election, I thought about honor and what it stands for. Honor is defined by Dictionary.com as honesty, fairness, and integrity in one’s beliefs. I want to focus on those three points within the definition of honor because I feel our country has lost those morals. To have honor, one must have three things, honesty, fairness, and integrity. The first element to honor is honesty. In the last few months of the election, we saw two candidates rip each other apart. Every debate showed that neither candidate could tell the straight truth as fact checkers would prove who was lying. These were the two men that were running for the presidency. I

Marriage Continued from D1 nying gay people equal rights before the law. If gay marriage becomes explicitly legal however, it would threaten the religious liberty of churches, as lawsuits could, and inevitably would, be placed against churches for discrimination. Even before any lawsuits, Americans live in a society that tries to drill into its children strict adherence to the law in our public education, and in either case children would be exposed to the State forcing beliefs on them that are contrary to the religious beliefs of their families. Therefore, I propose returning marriage to its original state, and removing all legislation governing it, return-

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remember when I was younger and if I lied to dad or especially mom, say hello to a month of grounding at the least. Honesty is something that keeps us on a moral path. There are those I know who will lie through their teeth to get ahead in life over those who stay the course and suffer through the hardships of life, but honesty is only the first part of defining honor. The next is fairness. I will be the first to say finding fairness in this world is tough. Life is not fair. Fairness is something we give to others. As I was once told, you do unto others as you would do to yourself. Laws are passed every day in Washington and around the country that do not affect those that pass them, but continue to destroy what this country once stood for. Fairness is something that has been long forgotten in this country as it went from defending those who cannot defend themselves to survival of the fittest, but of the three, integrity is the most important. Integrity defines who a person really is. This is the trait that makes a man or woman worthy

of trust. These are people who stand for what they believe in when no one is watching. These are the people who would run into a burning building to save a child who they don’t even know or the soldier who stands in front of a child in another country with no thought of his own safety. People say that they look for integrity in people to hire, but do they really? The world is becoming harder and harder to trust because of the lack of integrity in people. Integrity defines who we are, but it is only one part that defines what honor really is.

These three pieces define what honor is all about. Honor was once held dear to many throughout this nation, but it has fallen by the wayside as money and power take over. Honor is something that is still cherished by our military. My family is from Scotland, a place that has known honor for centuries. We still hold this virtue close to our hearts and it is something that never will leave us; whether we stand alone or not, honor never dies. “I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.” - Sophacles

ing absolute freedom to the individual religions that choose to implement it. In the sexually liberalized society of today, there really isn’t a reason for government to legislate marriage at all. Take marital rape for example; it has been established that just because a man and a woman are married does not mean that either spouse has a right to sexual relations with the other by U.S. law. It is often the case however that “marital rape” is considered a lesser crime to other forms of rape. In the proposed new system, where under the law no one is married, this law could be abolished, and standard rape laws with harsher penalties would apply, better protecting the victims of rape and no longer marginalizing their suffering. All of the current marriage legislation could be abolished similarly. Some, like the laws

against polygamy, would have no replacement, and need no replacement. Just to further show how this system would work, observe how currently a man who practices a polygamist religion could have one “wife” and several “girlfriends” (whom he secretly married but the state does not recognize), and the government would do nothing, assuming that all of the “wives” were of the age of consent and not being forced. Under the new system, the man could have as many wives as his religion allows (or conversely, a woman, depending on the religion), and the only regulation would be against taking child spouses, and here the standard laws about the age of consent would apply. Many countries around the world demand that couples have separate civil and religious wedding ceremo-

nies, and I think that this is a good idea, but I would take it a step further. For the purpose of taxes, power of attorney, child guardianship, etc., I propose that all couples enter into a contract of civil union (in my opinion, no ceremony necessary, but if they want to make one fine), and that all couples, gay, straight, or polygamist would have to sign this contract agreeing on the powers, authorities, and responsibilities they give their partners (note of course that all people who enter into said contract must be of legal age to sign such contracts, etc.). Thus the supposed “separation of church and state” so oft quoted by advocates of gay marriage can be used to secure gay people equal rights before the law, and preserve the religious liberty of those whose religions do not permit it.

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Sexual violence and alcohol often go hand-in-hand. Alcohol and other drug use is a major risk factor for sexual assault on college campuses. Seventy-four percent of perpetrators and 55 percent of victims of rape in a college setting had been drinking alcohol.* This statistic is not intended to infer blame on victims who have been drinking or attended a party where alcohol is involved, but to identify the role that alcohol plays in sexual assault. Suggested Safety Tips: •Know the realities of sexual assault. Most sexual assaults are committed by non-strangers in familiar social situations. •Most acquaintance sexual assaults happen when one or both people are drunk or high. •Drink responsibly. Don’t leave your drink (alcoholic or otherwise) unattended. •If you see something suspicious, note pertinent details and call campus safety (928)777 3739 to report it, or use the emergency call boxes located across campus. Push the button to automatically alert campus safety where you are; they will respond immediately. •Use the “Buddy System” when attending parties. •Before you drive home, call your roommate, family member, or a friend so they will expect you, and be aware if you are late. •Lock all doors to your car and residence at all times. •Encourage group activities in early stages of a relationship. •You have the right to say no to sexual activity, whether or not you have previously had sexual contact with someone. •Trust your instincts. If you sense that something is wrong, get away from the situation. It is always better to be safe than sorry. •If you (or someone you know) are the victim of sexual assault, help is available! For information about getting help or reporting a sexual assault, call campus safety 24/7 (928)777 3739, contact student life, the Dean of Students, the Wellness Center, or speak to a counselor. *Abby, Antonia. (2002) Alcohol Related Sexual Assault: A Common Problem among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. Supplement NO 14, 2002 Prevent Sexual Misconduct: Observe your environment Use the buddy system Use well lit areas Utilize Embry-Riddle Safewalk (928) 777-3739 Use the blue light safety phones on campus

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Safety Continued from D1 shortly after the start of school when Campus Safety drove their Tacoma down the sidewalk between halls 6 and 10, and attempted to pull off the curb into the Village Parking lot. Instead of rolling off the curb, the driver somehow managed to get the vehicle stuck, one wheel off the curb, two on the sidewalk, and one airborne. As I sat and watched the comedy unfold from my window, a second campus safety employee showed up and began to sit on the rear bumper to force the airborne wheel to contact the ground. After about twenty minutes of struggling the two managed to get the vehicle unstuck and they vacated the area quickly. One such policy that I like is the introduction of the new policy allowing Airsoft, Paintball, and Archery Equipment

on campus, as it allows students to possess items that have been banned in the past, much like the Alcohol Permits. I do however have an issue with the wording of the policy. It specifically refers to “weapons” on campus, specifically airsoft “weapons”, paintball “weapons”, and archery “equipment”. According to MerriamWebster, a weapon is something (as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy, which could pertain to nearly any object that could be found in a student’s room. My first point however is that of the three types of items listed, the only one that is capable of inflicting severe bodily harm is listed as “equipment”. Another student noted that campus safety’s new weapons policy, distributed multiple times, contains the required statement: “In the event I have contact with a law enforcement official, I will IMMEDIATELY identify the fact that I have the weapon in my possession.” This policy is not only ridiculous; it is unsafe

for any student who actually follows the procedure. Telling a law enforcement officer of any type that you have a weapon in you possession will almost immediately lead to a very rapid escalation, more than likely resulting in the student being ordered out of their vehicle with a real weapon pointed at them. Additionally, the use of soft cases as locked storage cases is laughable due to the inherent security issues with the resilience of the material. In closing, there are many other issues that many students, faculty, and myself find concerning; however, there are also several welcome changes to policy. While solutions to these issues are complex, I have confidence that they will be addressed through time and understanding of student’s needs. I will soon be graduating, but I hope that in the future campus safety will adapt and continue to meet the evolving needs of the student body on Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus.

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Thanksgiving is just a week away. Many of you will be taking a much well deserved and needed break from school, by returning home to spend time with your family and friends. The Thanksgiving holiday has come to mean many things for each of us. For most of us, it has become a time of reflection and thankfulness, a time of showing gratitude. Defining gratitude is kind of tricky. Gratitude is much more than simply saying, “thank you.” Gratitude is sometimes con-

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Tyrus Kirby

[kirbyt1@my.erau.edu]

Brandon Leadbetter

[leadbetb@my.erau.edu]

Allison Read

[reada1@my.erau.edu]

Dr. Alan J. Malnar [malnara@erau.edu]

Attributions Shelby Bates, Allie Cacovelli, Barbara Chearney, Rebecca Childs, Carsen Cooper, Alpha Xi Delta, Greg Finn, Christopher Heale, Chris Larsen, Ryan O’Hara, Debbie Ritterbush, SAA, Skylar Sanders, Sarah Shuler, Jake Suss, Kellyn Wagner, Ashley Weidman Distribution Off-Campus On-Campus

Mitch Rasmussen

[rasmussm@my.erau.edu]

Austin Troya

[troyaa@my.erau.edu]

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