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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

International Festival Gives a Taste of the World MICAELA STEWART Copy Editor

A world bazaar was set up in the Activity Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Feb. 22. Food from about 20 countries was prepared and served by students. This annual event always draws a crowd and this year was no different. Close to 300 people attended to try out the different food from countries like Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria, Mexico and many others.

International students and American students worked hard to share some of their heritage with the people of Prescott, Ariz.

Sodexo contributed by providing white and brown rice, drinks and pasta with marinara sauce to supplement the dishes served at the tables around the Activity Center.

Each group was tasked with making something from their respective countries to share and allow people to broaden their pallets. The students were eager to talk about their home countries and the dishes they had prepared. It was their way of sharing some of their home with people and maybe alleviate some homesickness as well. Some of the students dressed in traditional costume from their homeland, while others kept with street clothes with maybe a saying from their home.

Students representing Nigeria prepared

Navneet Singh / Horizons Newspaper The international festival was alive with food and performances from all around the world including performances by faculty and students.

some curry, a dish using gizzard and some rice cooked in tomato juice that made for a nice combination. Other students representing Taiwan made jelly, while students from Lebanon made a interesting paste

made of meat and other items to put on pita bread. The United States was also represented with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The Hawaii Club contributed with a dish from their island home.

Like last year, the Activity center was decorated with flags from around the world and tables were set up for people to eat at. An origami table was a new addition to this years festival. While the “Write Your

Name is a Different Language” and the face painting stations made another appearance for the enjoyment of the festival attendees.

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Horizons Takes 2nd at National Conference The rainy weekend began with the first set of breakout sessions.

During each hour long set, convention-goers could have choosen Chief Copy Editor from on average eight different speakers on various topics. Topics available had a varying degree of usefulness to the staff. Subjects such as design tips, writing techniques, copy editing skills, and During the first weekend of March a group of seven Embry-Riddle Aeromanagement and advertising skills were of greatest help. Othnautical University “Horizons” staff members were present at the National er topics, such as how to strengthen your reAssociated Collegiate Press’ National Journalism Conference in sume to find the best journalism job, were not.

San Diego, Calif. There were three full days of insightful breakout sessions, lectures on technique, and newspaper critiques After two long days of breakout sessions and before the staff attended the awards ceremony where the “Hocritiques, the awards ceremony took place on rizons” newspaper was awarded second place in its category.

Sunday, March 2. After seeing all of the other high-quality newspapers that universities The planning for the conference began in early Febbrought, the “Horizons” staff grew anxious ruary. After selecting seven senior staff members comabout the impending results. But the trepidations quickly dissolved as the second place award of 10 papers in the non-daily, four year newspaper category was awarded to “Horizons.”

Under the excellent leadership of Faculty Advisor Dr. Alan Malnar and Editor in Chief David Krantz, “Horizons” has continued to go above-and-beyond over the course of the past year. The paper continues to excel withA2 out having a single liberal arts major at the university, let alone a journalism degree. While SGA Election Results writers and staff come and go, the newspaUnmanned Aerial Systems to the Rescue per’s principles and purpose remain steady Be a Person, Not A Pilot and true: to educate and inform the students, faculty, and staff of Embry-Riddle. The “HoB1 DIVERSIONS rizons” staff will continue to look forward, alMelea Rhodes / Horizons Newspaper ways searching for ways to improve, creating The Vagina Monologues an even better paper for tomorrow.

Horizons staff attends the national conference located iin San Diego, California.

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prised of the Editor in Chief, copy editors, layout editors, and writers, hotel rooms were booked and the itinerary was laid out.

Early on Thursday, Feb. 27, the students loaded up their gear into their personal vehicles and began the seven hour drive to San Diego. Dozens of songs and a stop at McDonald’s in Blythe, Calif. entertained the staff until they arrived at the conference.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems to the Rescue Micaela Stewart Copy Editor

The IGNITE research presentation on Feb. 25 was a tale of resourcefulness and community. Over the winter break, Team Awesome’s Stephen Rayleigh and Michael du Breuil were contacted to fly to the Philippines with their UAS Lynx to help with post-disaster mapping of affected areas after Typhoon Yolanda. They represented Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with their quick response and amazing UAS. The Lynx was designed to be able to take off and land without the need for an airstrip.

Its unique design allows for it to be thrown by hand and stalls to land acting like a leaf

on the wind. The design is very durable allowing it to make those rough landings.

Shock absorbing material is affixed to the bottom of the main body and the rest of the shock is taken by the wings, which are detachable.

The entire thing is able to disassemble for transport and for impacts. With the pieces easily detachable the plane can bump into things like a branch or rock and save the part from being dented or broken allowing for the system to be reassembled without too many repairs. The wings are a polyhedral shape allowing it to get the most out of banking movements with the rudder.

At the back of the plane the stabilator is a combination of a stabilizer it is use mostly

because the system does not land in a conventional way. Under the wings is the compartment for the camera with stabilizing elements for a clear picture. They used a Canon EOS camera, which takes hundreds of pictures at regular intervals during a flight plan that are later taken and stitched together to make a complete picture of the entire area.

Their main goal in the Philippines was to demonstrate proof of a concept that UAS technology could be effective in these type of situations to find missing persons and identify the extent of damage in areas difficult to get to. Satellite imagery is typically used to do this type of mapping but it often takes valuable time and resources to retask the satellite

“This data gave relief teams “the courage to go out to smaller areas” that would otherwise be left alone for a much longer time. “ to the area. If it is cloudy, you would get a low quality, or even no picture. With the UAS, they were able to be deployed immediately and by operating under the clouds were able to work regardless of cloud cover.

They specialized in an area of about one square kilometer but could expand to cover an area of about the size of down-

Jason Chong / Horizons Newspaper Stephen Rayleigh and Michael du Breuil stand with the UAV that helped with damage surveillance in the Philippines.

town Prescott. They were deployed to various sites around the island to survey and gather data for the government to see where the most damaged buildings were in the smaller towns and villages. This data gave relief teams “the courage to go out to smaller areas” that would otherwise be left alone for a much longer time.

Th e sy stem o p erate d within line-of-sight range and allowed for about three square kilometers of coverage depending on the area. This approach allowed for the operator to see if the system is going to hit something and if so allow them to take over manual control to maneuver it out of harm’s way. By the end of their time there, Rayleigh a n d d u B re u i l c ove re d approximately 22 square kilometers. As they did more and more flight plans they took time to experiment with altitude and picture exposure to get wider shots and clearer pictures in low light.

Communications and Power Skills ELI olson Correspondent

As the year progresses, the spring portions of the Eagle Leadership series are progressing as well. On Feb. 19 the workshop on communication was held by Debbie Ritterbush, focusing on how to make interactions useful for everyone involved. Then following week, on Feb. 26, Melanie Wilson hosted a workshop on “Power, Privilege and Social Justice.” Focused on the privileges that exist in American societies, and how being aware of them can help leaders.

The Communication workshop opened with a discussion on what makes communication an important part of leadership.

The first area was how communication skills help individuals in their interactions with others. On a basic level, these skills allow leaders to gain more respect and influence with their peers. In addition, there are benefits internally for those who develop such skills, such as an increased comfort with conflict and a greater ability to empathize with others.

The first component of effective communication is the development of listening skills.

Not only do such abilities allow for better insight into the motives of other members of a

conversation, but they can also be used to diffuse strong emotions by acknowledging them.

It should be noted however, that acknowledgement does not equal having to agree with what the person is saying and can be followed by polite disagreement. However, directly arguing with someone will only make communication more difficult and is best avoided.

The second component is to ask to engage in a conversation, especially on complex or emotional topics, before it begins. For the same reasons it is important to explain intent fairly early on and ask for permission to enter into the conversation. If someone agrees to have a conversation then they will be more focused on it and able to better interact because it was their choice.

Another important part of this component is making sure that the roles in a conversation are well explained beforehand, this will also help keep an effective tone between participants.

The final component described was how to express oneself more clearly. By using “I” statements, a speaker can make it easier for their partner to relate to them, and by listening effectively they can better relate to their partner. In addition, well timed humor can potentially break tension and allow for a

better conversational environment. While slower than some methods, the better connection allows for more efficient conversations overall. It is also important to be clear with information as stressful situations can make it difficult to interpret subtle meanings, creating confusion.

Melanie Wilson’s presentation on Feb. 26 focused on privilege, it was fortuitously timed to overlap with the veto of a highly controversial bill in the Arizona legislature that would have allowed businesses to refuse service to certain groups. The first area of conversation was that of

power and differences, especially the meaning of power in society. Power itself is primarily the ability to do or influence things, and is linked to status within the social hierarchy. Next up was differences between groups, most of which are more societally constructed than natural. The primary role of these is generally to create hierarchies.

The focus of the night, however, was on privilege and the advantages readily available to members of a group on average, regardless of an individual’s achievements or lack thereof. These privileges are most

visible when they are dichotomous, with a winner and loser of sorts, but do not have to take such a form. Privilege almost always favors the dominant group in society and takes forms ranging from the slowly declining White Privilege to Male Privilege for genders and Heterosexual privilege that shapes so much of the modern political discourse. The motivation for informing people about such privileges is not to create guilt however. Such ideas are spread so that the privileges can be expanded to include more of the population.

Jason Yong / Horizons Newspaper Debbie Ritterbush discusses how to make interactions useful for everyone involved.

All the people they came in contact with were interested in what they were trying to do and it allowed Team Awesome to broaden what their UAS can do. Airport authorities were skeptical of all the batteries and strange equipment they were carrying, but with a little explanation they were thanking Rayleigh and du Breuil for their help with the relief effort in the Philippines.

Now that the entire team is reassembled and they have new data and experience with their UAS, they are working to figure out how to utilize their system in wildfire research.

They recently received a grant for a thermal camera that they hope to utilize with a payload system. A tetra-cam is something they would like to look into for this facet of their research to see the health of plant growth after a fire. They would be able to switch out cameras depending on what they are looking for, while only having to attach one wire when installing a new camera. The UAS would be able to provide live coverage of a fire zone and help to prevent a tragedy like the Yarnell Fire last summer.

Team Awesome has a great system that is at the forefront of what UAS technology is capable of doing. They will keep working to improve their design and help find ways to integrate the UAS into the airspace of tomorrow.

9th Annual Scholarly Speaking Patricia Watkins Special to Horizons

Readers who opened newspapers and magazines across the nation the week of March 10, 2005, would have read headlines about prisoner abuse by U.S. soldiers in the Ramadi region of Iraq and an alarming rise of bird flu in Vietnam.

Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code was still on the New York Times Best Sellers List for the 101st week, and then-Illinois State Senator/yetto-be President Obama’s “Dreams of My Father” was in its 24th week as a paperback best seller. Headlines in The New York Times featured stories like: “Free of Quota, China Textiles Flood the U.S.”, “Agent Orange Case for Millions of Vietnamese is Dismissed”, and “Samsung is Now What Sony Once Was”.

On Thursday, March 10, 2005 of that same week, a small group of librarians and faculty met to launch the first ever Scholarly Speaking event on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus. The program, “Recognizing authors and publications of the Prescott Campus Community” was held in the old Prescott Library (Building 17, currently houssee SCHOLARLY page A4

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SGA Club Budgets KAtIE sonntaG Special to Horizons

The Budget Committee was busy reviewing club budgets as 34 clubs requested funding from SGA this semester. Each semester, a portion of the accumulated SGA budget is designated for the use of campus clubs and organizations. This funding is designed to assist organizations in attaining goals beyond their reach.

These goals should directly or indirectly affect all students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, foster school spirit, and/or promote school recognition.

A club must be registered for at least one full semester and be in good standing in order to apply for funds. After creating an itemized list of requested items and a breakdown of costs in the form of a budget, clubs must submit the proposal to SGA and present the budget in front of a panel known as the Budget Committee. The Budget Com-

Allan S. Szeto, DMD mittee then reviews all budgets and makes a recommendation to SGA. After SGA votes on the amounts, clubs are able to claim their awarded funds.

SGA does not fund prizes, scholarships, awards, political endorsements, philanthropy work, fundraiser startup expenses, food, uniforms, or t-shirts. Please note that these

restrictions do not apply to the Club Subsidy which can be claimed once a semester by bringing in receipts for up to 100 dollars. Clubs should stop by the SGA office to see how much their club was awarded and make an appointment with Katie Sonntag at [sonntagk@ my.erau.edu] to begin the process of claiming awarded funds.

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Alumni Spotlight: Be a Person, Not a Pilot Flaviu Ciobanu Correspondent

“When I wake up in the morning, would I do it for free?” This is a question that students should ask themselves regarding their career; recommended by corporate jet pilot Tom Wachowski, a successful Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus alumnus.

On Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, he spoke with Horizons and gave insight into what made him successful and gave extremely useful advice for every single student.

He credits ERAU-Prescott for empowering him and giving him the necessary tools to succeed.

Wachowski graduated in 2000 with a B.S. in Aeronautical Science.

With extensive experience in the aviation industry, he has flown as a first officer and captain with a regional airline, charter, and a private family. He is now a Challenger 604 and Falcon 2000 captain with PetSmart, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. “Figure out what you want your lifestyle to look like,” said Wachowski, “accelerate and zoom in;” this process through obtaining internships. By having multiple internships throughout his college career with United Airlines and the now defunct Atlan-

tic Coast Airlines, he was able to compare firsthand the philosophies of each company and figure out which one suited him better.

Internships are incredibly vital to securing a job after graduation.

He suggests to apply to as many as possible and constantly research companies of interest.

“It’s great if you know the formula for lift, but you must elicit emotion and know how to listen,” implores Wachowski. He stresses the importance of the business side of aviation. Do not just focus on the cockpit, you must, “really hone communication skills, because this is where most people fail,” he said. It is crucial to have the ability to get people to take action. He recommends students to take the initiative, lead projects, and take leadership positions whenever possible.

Surprisingly, every career position Wachowski interviewed for, he was under-qualified in terms of hours and type rating. However, he took the initiative in the interview process. He added on to say that, “companies hire people, not pilots.” Employers assume that potential candidates have similar technical skills. The more important questions revolve around how a potential employee fits in the culture and the overall environment

for the company. He later stated a quote he heard; “One of the biggest mistakes seen is that people will go out and prepare for an interview, but they don’t prepare to interview.” Do not just have a sharply ironed suit, but also be ready to elaborate on given questions. Before the interview, he recommends writing out answers to potential interview questions.

When asked about his current work in corporate aviation, he stated that; “corporate jobs are like fingerprints, none are alike.” He prefers corporate aviation to working for the airlines because you can, “create, develop, and grow intimate relationships with key people.” For him, it is very exciting to take part in making multi-million dollar deals. Another advantage is the variety of flying. He flies from some of the biggest airports to some of the smallest in the nation.

On an ending note, Mr. Wachowski emphasizes that time is of the essence. “Plot out a precise course,” he stresses to all students.

As soon as you graduate, you must constantly rise up the ladder. Never stagnate in a competitive work environment. Keep growing and progressing, both professionally and personally. Once you finally find what you love, “the payoff is so much more rewarding.”

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That inaugural year, 38 faculty and staff were featured in the program booklet, comprising 92 individual scholarly entries between 2002 – 2004: Conference proceedings and presentations, workshops, and published articles and books.

Now in its 9th year, the annual Scholarly Speaking event is stronger than ever. It will be held this March 20, showcasing the scholarly accomplishments of 33 faculty and staff who have contributed nearly 100 individual scholarly entries ranging from articles in Phys-

MARch 5, 2014 ical Review Letters, Fraud Magazine, PsycCRITIQUES, and Cowboy Poetry and Western Life to presentations at such conferences as International IEEE, the International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, the American Meteorological Society, and Conference on Latin American History.

Over the past decade, the program’s keynote address has morphed from having an outside speaker to using our own campus faculty to present on a variety of topics in their field of research interest. This year, Scholarly Speaking features presentations from Dr. Thomas Field, College of Security and Intelligence; Dr. Cindy Greenman, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Shigeo Hayashibara, College of

Engineering; and Professor Nick Manderfield, College of Aviation.

The Hazy Library is pleased to be a part of the myriad of changes affecting higher education and the information business today.

Scholarly Speaking embodies the very essence of information. Of vital importance to our post-industrial/new tech globalized age, the Hazy Library maintains its role of directing student learning and resource sharing in collaboration with administration, faculty, and the library community at large.

Save the date! Join us March 20 2014 @ 4:15 p.m. in the Hazy Library for light refreshments and Scholarly Speaking as we continue our celebration of scholarly pursuits here on the Embry-Riddle Prescott campus.

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“The Vagina Monologues” Informs and Entertains Eli Olson Correspondent

On the evening of Feb. 20 a small crowd assembled in the Davis Learning Center to see a performance of a series of monologues about a topic that is very seldom discussed, especially in detail: the vagina; as well as the issues surrounding it, ranging from love and sexuality, to rape and genital mutilation.

‘The Vagina Monologues’ was written by Eve Ensler and 10 percent of the donations from the show were given to VDay, a major group in opposing women’s’ violence across the world, while the remaining 90 percent went to women’s’ shelters in the Prescott area.

The production had readings

by Paige Dixon, Yodit Gaim, Jessalyn Hernandez, Miranda Milligan, Kelly O’Brien, Kellyn Wagner, and Lilith Matthews, who also directed and produced the play.

Some of the stories of the monologues were compiled from those of many women, while others were based on the testimony of a single one. The first however, was discussed by nearly all of the women when the play was researched, and focused on the hair around the vaginal area, as well as the cultural expectations surrounding it.

From there the monologues were a mix of the serious and factual with the more humorous and emotional. Responses were given as to how women perceived and personified their vagina, describing if it could talk, or if it wore clothes.

A story from an elderly woman told of her experience as a young woman in love, and how a bit of poorly timed humiliation from a “sour milk flood” put her off from intimacy for much of the rest of her life.

The next focused on a woman at a vagina workshop, who came to learn about and recognize her vagina as a part of her body, and a part of her identity.

This echoed one of the pervading themes of the work, with the vagina as a symbol of femininity and female identity. A short segment after that focused on the unique role of the clitoris biologically, containing the highest density of sensory nerves in either gender’s anatomy.

Throughout the alternation of themes continued, a story of a woman coming to recognize her vagina as a beautiful part of herself during a sexual experience was immediately followed up by a graphic description of female genital mutilation in war torn countries and all of the nasty medical effects it caused.

After this horrific description came a discussion of more mun-

Navneet Singh/ Horizons Newspaper Lily Matthews delivers one of many short stories from the night.

dane suffering, with the painful and awkward experiences of tampons, thongs, and the cold tools of medical exams. Mixed into this discussion was the constant rhetorical question of why things couldn’t be somehow made more pleasant or comfortable.

After the humorous tangent came another darker story, compiled from interviews with Bosnian refugees who had been raped by soldiers as a war tactic, and the trauma they experienced as a result. Contrasting this was a

story about a young woman who questioned her life until being taught by an older woman how to be happy, a six year old girl’s response to the interview questions and the story of a sex worker who left a job as a lawyer to please women.

The show concluded with a story of birth and a reaffirming of the original intent of the work, to show the struggles of women, represent those being oppressed, and seek to reform these issues to a point of glorious celebration.

Dating Doctor Gives ERAU Friendly Relationship Tips Eli Olson Correspondent

Navneet Singh/ Horizons Newspaper David Coleman answers the audience’s questions.

Whether students were happily in relationships or desperately single, the Dating Doctor, David Coleman, offered something for them in his show on Friday, Feb. 21. Named Entertainer of the Year in 2011 by Campus Activities Magazine, he spent the evening talking about every aspect of romantic relationships in college life.

He started the show by emphasizing a response to one of the more common questions he has received after the show. Many previous audiences he had would ask him how they could find a person who would help complete them, he responded that people should be complemented by their relationships, because if they rely on their partners to complete them then they will be left with nothing after a breakup.

He then led into informing the audience on the “hmm,” theory of attraction, based on the idea of people saying “hmm” about those they are interested in, a number of absolutely terrible pickup lines, and a five minute system for people to determine if they are interested in someone they’ve just met. The five minute ABCD system was based on ‘attraction,’ such as an interest in the person they are talking to, ‘believability,’ whether or not they think that the person is being honest with them, ‘chemistry,’ how comfortable the new pair is with one another, and a ‘desire’ to get to know one another better.

From there he expanded into breakups, especially how nasty Valentine’s day was for them, and how to recover from a bad breakup. For this he suggested the acronym DATE, where the affected person should keep ‘dis-

tance’ from their ex, find other ‘activities’ so they wouldn’t focus too much on the old relationship, spend ‘time’ to recover from emotional difficulties, and ‘exit’ on their own terms, so that they can keep in mind the facts of why the breakup occurred in the first place.

He spent some time on how women could tell if their boyfriend was cheating on them, but strongly emphasized that all of the signs could be purely coincidental. From there he focused on how control worked in a relationship, the most important thing being that if both partners expect that if they treat the other poorly they will leave, then both will show the respect they deserve.

From there he had a five minute open frenzy to answer any questions the audience had. These questions were: why spring break as a couple was a bad idea; because beaches tend to make

any existing jealousy explode, the main reasons for divorce; marriages based on obligation more than love, and whether or not it was possible to be friends with one’s ex.

The last question led neatly into his next topic, moving a friendship into a romantic relationship, and the things that marked a difference between the two. From there he discussed the infamous friendzone, and how to avoid its difficulties. After that he moved on to sex, and how arousal varies between genders, with men being focused on sight while women emphasize touch and smell.

Finally he conducted some analysis on the audience with a test known as the Johari Window, and finished by discussing the different forms of love and the “bad boy” appeal. The presentation was then concluded with a motivational video and answering any extra questions afterwards.

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Aviation Business Network Club Builds Connections Jake Suss Online Editor

In today’s highly educated society, even a college degree is not enough to guarantee a job after graduation. Instead, in addition to having increasingly competitive grades, college graduates must also know the right people in industry.

That was the premise behind the Aviation Business Networking Club’s “roundtable” event in the Lower Hangar, which brought together industry professionals and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students. They created a professional networking environment that allowed close communication with important contacts from people all across the aviation business community.

The Networking Club organized the event into two sections, the first being a more formal question and answer session, where one person from the business community sat at each table and students rotated between them. This lasted for an hour, with four different 15 minute rotations.

Then everyone grabbed tacos provided by Sodexo and began the less formal social time. This allowed students to move freely and chat with people they found interesting during the roundtable rotations.

The approximately 50 students, who came to the event, all seemed to enjoy themselves and gain valuable contacts within their prospective business community. In a career field where “who you know” is invaluable, this event allowed students to forge connections with a large variety of professionals in the aviation world.

The club gathered businesspeople from locations as disparate as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Prescott. The professionals represented firms like the AVJET Corporation, US Airways, McCarran International Airport, and Guidance Aviation. Notably, Bruce Kleist, Drew Cochrane, and Paul Bobson are all Embry-Riddle alumni now working in the aviation world.

Brooke Magalei, Vice President of the club, said, “it was an amazing networking experience that taught me a lot about myself and

the things on which I need to focus as a student,” she says, “I would suggest everyone who is interested come out next year, regardless of their major,” as networking is a vital skill in any career field.

Many people stayed late into the night—until 9:30 p.m. in many cases to talk. “I especially liked talking to Bruce Kleist,” says Lisanne Kippenberg. Many people seemed to talk to Kleist, a training officer for the AVJET Corporation, whose magnetic personality seemed to capture people’s attention, and whose advice was applicable to all those hoping to become successful businesspeople.

“I could not be more proud of the officers and how well-organized the event was,” says Dr. Cindy Greenman, the faculty advisory for the Aviation Business Networking Club, “it was amazing.”

The Networking Club initially developed the idea to host an event like this at the National Business Aviation Association event they attended last year, where there was a similar event. They hope to host more networking occasions like this in the future that will provide more opportunities for Embry-Riddle students to develop professional contacts in the business world.

Lisanne Kippenberg/Horizons Newspaper Students meet and greet with aviation business leaders from across the country.

“The Escape Plan” Swings and Misses Ryan O’Hara Correspondent

Times have changed in the box office and so have our tastes. Growing up, I remember loving to see pointless action flicks because, as kids, we did not know what was really good, or bad. For Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, these are two ag-

ing stars looking to close out their careers with a bang. However, the film lacked depth.

Ray Breslin (Stallone) is a high-priced security expert hired to test our nation’s prisons by breaking out of them.

Rottmayer (Schwarzenegger) is just your average inmate looking for a fight. Breslin is offered five million dollars

by CIA agent Jessica Miller (Caitriona Balfe) to test a top-

secret prison. Breslin accepts the money. However; Breslin gets randomly kidnapped by a terrorist organization, drugged, and ends up in a hightech prison with no warden. As a result, no one at this prison knows who Ray Breslin is.

Breslin meets Rottmayer and they stage a fight, which gets them thrown into a holding cell. The objective was for Breslin to study the solitary-

confinement cell. They learn, harshly, that the prison uses high-powered halogen lights to dehydrate the prisoners quickly. They do this several times to figure out ways they can escape from the prison. In addition, they discover that it is impossible to escape alone.

Vincent D’Onofrio, famous for his role in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, plays Lester Clark, Breslin’s business part-

ner. D’Onofrio’s character does not seem shady. However, he is. D’Onofrio played an excellent role as a corrupt businessman, who seemed like a legitimate businessman all long, having most of the audience fooled. But, the addition of 50 Cent was just unnecessary. With all due respect to 50 Cent, acting is just not his dig, and he should stick to making rap instead of acting in movies.

Overall, the performances were decent. However, the film has a very complex and confusing plot. At times, the film did not make much sense. But if anyone is interested in listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger get waterboarded and choke while gargling in an Austrian accent, it’s one of the best parts of the movie. I give this movie 5/10. It was a great idea, but it seemed like the film was rushed through production.

Blast From the Past Night Is a Success Michelle Bennett Correspondent

After entering college, much our time becomes consumed by studying and we might find ourselves wanting to be a kid again. In response, RHA hosted an event on Saturday Feb. 22, called “A Blast From Your Past” which encompassed many activities and foods that could be related to our generation’s childhood.

Treats such as Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit by the Foot, and Fruit Gushers were gone within minutes. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were also available along with some other small snacks. There Simon Pulscher/Horizons Newspaper were several activities laid out on tables including cards, One student gleefully jumps on a pile of cardboard boxes. Connect Four, Mr. Potato

Head, and dominos. Students explored their past with these old childhood games. Super Smash Bros was also set up for students to play.

A collection of cardboard boxes were in the corner of the room. Several students began

putting them together and forming different structures and also innovating new games with them. Students created a “cardboard slide” where they laid out several feet of boxes and then used a flattened box to slide across

Simon Pulscher/Horizons Newspaper Several students enjoy some of the old strategy games we loved to play as kids.

it. Other students smashed each other with the boxes in a violent cardboard pillow fight. An igloo was also formed out of the boxes which some students huddled in.

The purpose of this event was to give students the opportunity to unwind and take part in some childish activities from their past.

Events such as “A Blast From Your Past” are meant to give students a chance to relax or have fun. The students that organized the RHA event were happy to see the number of students that showed up for their event as they did not expect such a great turn out.

Two lessons learned from this event: you should never lose the inner child within you and you can never have enough Fruit Gushers.

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Moscow Mule: One Hoof of a Good Drink BRyan RHODEs News Editor

Ingredients: 2 ounces Vodka 1 ounce Lime Juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Ginger Ale Rating 4.5/5 Ironically the Moscow Mule was invented in the United States rather than over in Russia. The drink was invented by three friends, one of which was Pierre Smirnoff, the President of Smirnoff Vodka.

This drink went through a bunch of refining over the years to get it perfected, it Ingredients: 3-4 Medium potatoes 12 ounces evaporated milk Salt for taste Pepper for taste Rating 5/5 This has been my favorite recipe since I was little. It is so easy, and for vegetarians, it can be hard to find a potato soup that is not loaded with bacon. I prefer a little bit of a thinner potato soup too, which is exactly what this is. Don’t let that scare you away though; this is a simple and easy recipe especially for the dorms!

First, cut up the potatoes and put them in a pot. Then add some salt over the potatoes. Fill the pot with water just

started out using lemon juice instead of lime, and ginger beer instead of ginger ale.

So to make the drink, start by adding about three to four cubes of ice to a Collins glass.

Then add your vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Top off the glass with the ginger ale, and stir the ingredients together. If you want to use a shaker add everything but the ginger ale, and shake, then pour into the glass and top it off with the ginger ale.

The Moscow Mule is a very smooth and fairly simple drink to make. While nice and smooth, it is a great summer drink to sit out on the patio with while having a blast with above the potatoes and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and let the potatoes simmer until they get soft. Stir the potatoes periodically so they won’t stick to the bottom of the pot.

After the potatoes are soft, add the can of evaporated milk, but do not drain the water! Keep the stove on low to heat up the milk.

Don’t let it boil or the milk can almost ‘curdle.’ Stir periodically so it doesn’t burn at the bottom of the pan too. Add pepper and more salt if you want at this time. Let the substance heat up on low-to-medium heat. But once the milk is hot enough it’s finished! I also like to add some butter to the top at the end.

your friends. W hile being easy to make, and with very common ingredients, it could be made by just about anyone who has their own home bar.

While light and refreshing you won’t start to drink these fast since you can still taste the alcohol, but it doesn’t overpower the drinker.

A substitute to make this drink a little stronger would be to substitute the ginger ale for a ginger beer. The original

drink was made with ginger beer, but the beer is much harder to find these days, and also increases the price of the drink by quite a bit.

Remember to drink responsibly, and keep the proper ratios for mixing your drinks.

Always remember to have a designted driver if you go out.

Have any ideas for great drinks?

We’re always looking for more to make. Please email Bryan Rhodes at [rhodesb1@my.erau.edu].

David Krantz/Horizons Newspaper

Delicious Potato Soup By: Melea Rhodes

Pierogi Delights the Taste Buds Ingredients for filling: Instant mashed potatoes Ground country sausage Garlic Dill Mushrooms 1/2 yellow onion 2 tbs butter 1/4 cup bread crumbs Dough: 2 cups Flour 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup water Rating: 3/5 Easy Fillings: Instant mashed potatoes: follow the directions on the box.

The 6 serving amount is usually just enough to fill the dough made in this recipe. Make sure the potatoes are very stiff and not soupy. If the filling is too wet the seal won’t hold. Add a bit of garlic and/or dill to add a bit of flavor to the filling.

Sausage: cook on the stove in a skillet. Use a spatula to break it up into small pieces. To add more flavor, cut up about 5-6 mushrooms and half a yellow onion into small pieces. Add to the skillet when the sausage is mostly done. Cook together until the sausage is completely done. Add 2 tbs. of butter and about 1/4 cup of bread crumbs to hold it all together. Remove from heat and let cool before spooning into rounds.

You can use your imagination for fillings, but the rule to go by is it can’t be too wet or it will mess with the seal in the rounds. Pierogi can come in sweet or savory so try out something sweet if you want.

Dough: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until mostly combined, then knead dough with your hands until it is a smooth

elastic texture. The dough shouldn’t stick to your hands anymore at this point. Split the ball and roll out dough on a clean surface until it is about 1/8th of an inch thick. Press the top of a cup to the dough to make rounds for filling. Put about a quarter size helping of whatever filling you want in the center of the round. Fold round in half, careful to keep the filling from squeezing out and seal the pierogi by pressing the two sides together, making a half moon shape. Be sure the seal had no holes in it. If there is a weak spot all or most of the filling can leak out into the water when you boil them. If you are doing more than one filling you can get creative with how you seal the rounds. For example, pinch it close with your fingers for one and for another mark the edge with a fork.

That way you can tell what is inside just by looking at it.

To cook, boil a pot of water and drop the pierogi in your pot.

You want them to lie flat on the bottom of the pot, so do not put so many in the pot that they lie on top of each other or they will stick to each other. Stir occasionally to keep them from sticking.

When they float to the top, they are done. You can eat them immediately after fishing them out of the water or fry them with a bit of butter and breadcrumbs in a skillet. Serve with a bit of sour cream, or sautéed onions.

To store, place the finished pierogi on a baking sheet that can fit in your freezer. Let sit

The reason why I love this recipe so much is that it is so easy to make.

I like very simple potato soup, but you can definitely add things like celery and onions to the soup. I occasionally put onions in and it makes a nice difference in flavor.

It is also very simple to make the soup thicker if that’s what you’d prefer. You can add a cream-based milk with it and more potatoes and that will thicken the soup. Another thing you can do is top the soup with cheese, sour cream, and chives.

This soup doesn’t take much time, which is great for dinner on a week night. It also doesn’t take a lot of ingredients so it is a relatively cheap recipe for college students!

I would recommend this quick, scrumptious recipe to everyone!

By: Micaela Stewart until they are completely frozen. Remove from baking sheet and place in a sealed bag. They will keep in the freezer for months, ready to eat.

Sealing the pierogi takes practice but after a while you should get the hang of it. It is a fun activity to do with friends as it can take a while to prepare them all. Put some music on and talk. By the end you will have spent a nice afternoon with a friend and have a delicious dinner. This is not a recipe you can do in 30 min but once you finish the preparations, it only takes about 10 minutes to cook up a few to satisfy your hunger pains. Enjoy!

Festival

Continued from A1 had a table set up to talk about what they did for the students at the school and how students could sign up to help welcome freshman international students to Embry-Riddle in the fall. Study Abroad was also presented information about what programs and trips are available through the university and elsewhere. There was plenty of information for students and community members alike to learn about different countries and how you could travel there to expand your horizons.

Performances from various groups in the university and the community happened throughout the festival, showcasing different dances from around the world.

First up was the Assembly of Ballroom Dancers who performed a salsa, cha-cha and west coast swing to show dance styles from Cuba and the United States. Next up was the Prescott International Folk Dancers showing a few folk dances typical of several European countries. Jewel of the Desert belly dance troupe made a return this year with another eye catching performance. Ending the festival, the Saudi students put on their native music and had a great time dancing along with the crowd.

This was another successful international festival for the Center for International Programs and Services (CIPS).

The International Festival is just one way Embry-Riddle shows how worldly the students are and emphasizes how we are all unique but connected at the same time through food, fun and learning.

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Section C

HORIZONS

Lady Eagles Split Home Opener ASHLEY RA MIREZ Sports Editor

On Feb. 24 the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lady Eagles softball team took on Arizona Christian University (ACU) for the second time this season. Mirroring the last time the two teams met, the doubleheader was split.

The first game of the double-header began at approximately 1 p.m., which led to many students not being able to attend due to class, but nonetheless the crowd was behind the Lady Eagles every inning of the game. Though, they played in front of their home crowd for the first time this season, the Lady Eagles showed some nerves playing along with ACU displaying confidence in their plays.

The Lady Eagles were the first on the board in the third inning, bringing excitement to the dugout and crowd.

The excitement and momentum quickly changed in the following inning with five runs scored by ACU and the Lady Eagles were not able to make it around the bases on offense.

The fifth inning brought strong defensive plays by both teams and with that, at the end of the fifth, the score remained at 1-5. The six inning picked up as ACU picked up four runs, while the Lady Eagles gained one run to make the score 2-9. With strong pitching by Keana Nakata and well-played defense, the Lady Eagles halted ACU at nine total runs to close the top of the seventh inning.

The Lady Eagles finished the bottom of the ninth going out swinging with adding two runs to the board to make the final score of the first game of the double-header, 4-9.

Although falling short just minutes before, the Lady Eagles did not hold their heads down for the second

Jake Suss/ Horizons Newspaper Catcher Alexa Redman eyes her inner fielder teammates to get an ACU runner out.

game against ACU. With the second game being later in the afternoon, the crowd gained spectators with newlife to support their Lady Eagles to their first home victory.

The strong field play by the Lady Eagles visibly carried over to the second game with keeping ACU at zero

runs through the third inning. Kayla Avram took the mound for the second game and brought the momentum to the Lady Eagles in the third inning by pitching the first strike-out of the game, and having a quick reaction to a ball hit an ACU batter getting her out. Avram then connected with first

baseman Samantha Merriman to get the runner on first out; instantly putting two outs on the board. Closing out the top of the third was a catch by Left-Fielder Nakata.

The momentum clearly carried over offensively in the second half of the third with the Lady Eagles plac-

ing the first runs on the board. Notably, Stephanie Barraza brought in run two and three by sending the ball to the left-field foul pole. Merriman came up to bat after Barraza and immediately made it to first base, causing ACU to change their pitcher.

The fourth inning was tough on the Lady Eagles as ACU’s offense played aggressively tying the game at three. Offensively, base hits for the Lady Eagles added up to one run, putting them ahead, 4-3.

ACU’s momentum was stopped in the fifth inning with connection defensive plays by the Lady Eagles left ACU scoreless, while, offensively, the Lady Eagles were able to add two more runs, ending the fifth inning at 6-3. The next inning showed determination in field play as neither team scored.

The seventh inning had everyone in the stands excited, as the Lady Eagles were only three outs away from getting their first home victory. Though, ACU was not ready to gain a loss to their record. ACU managed to bring one player around the base, but the Lady Eagles quickly closed the game at 6-4.

Barazza had a dynamic second game offensively and defensively on third base. She was able to bring multiple players home and prevent many ACU players from gaining bases and runs. Barazza believes the team came together together defensively and offensively at the right time to get the win, “it’s nice to come together as one. We had a ‘nothing to lose’ attitude, so might as well give it all. And, even though we lost the first game, we came back with a ‘nothing to lose, not holding anything back’ attitude. Coming together as a team, doing what you love together, well, is one of the best feelings.”

“It was nice to get our first win at home. We were excited to have so see SOFTBALL page C2

Ice Eagles Fall to Jets Epic Hockey Victory RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

The emergence of the Chaos as a potential championship contender has the league on edge as their new star, Bradley Hovlid, has made an immense impact. Prior to their meeting against the Ice Eagles, Hovlid scored nine goals in just three games, with ten points in total.

On Jan. 27, the Ice Eagles defeated the Chaos in a sudden death shootout with Travis Stockard providing the game-winning goal.

The game began as Chaos won the opening draw. Within the first minute of the game, Chaos brought

the puck into the Eagles’s defensive zone, and with a couple of dekes, had put Chaos ahead, 1-0. The rest of the first period found the Eagles defense trying to find a way to stop the offense from crossing into the offensive zone.

Chaos found the puck again and wrapped the puck around the net, firing it past Ice Eagles goaltender, Sean Moore, to put Chaos ahead, 2-0. Chaos continued to gain on the Ice Eagles. By the end of the first period, they had four goals.

The bright spot for the Ice Eagles was Alain Haldeman. Haldeman, fought hard all night. With some assistance from Devon Dundore, he scored the lone goal for the Ice Eagles in the first period. By the end of

the first period, Chaos had a commanding lead of 6-1.

The second and third periods were very close, with the Ice Eagles stepping up on defense. In the second, the offense for Chaos had fallen off, giving the Ice Eagles a chance to rally. It started, with Haldeman fighting hard in the crease, beating David Kopacz. Paul Salveson followed suit, making it a 6-3 game.

Chaos took control again and scored again, making the game 7-3, to end the second period. The momentum was in the hands of the Ice Eagles, as the game came to its most crucial moments. However, the first period turned out to be the deciding factor, as Chaos held on for a 7-3 win.

RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

After a rough, wild finish against the Chaos on Feb. 17, the Ice Eagles returned to the ice with all of its stars when they played the Jets.

Mitch McKenzie and Devon Dundore were on the ice together, as the Eagles appeared prepared to finish the season, as a number 3 seed.

The game started off with four, quick goals from the Eagles’ offense, led by Mitch McKenzie, who received a pass from Devon Dundore, putting the Ice Eagles ahead, 4-0. Dundore provided some insur-

ance, along with Zach Bissonnette and Alain Haldeman.

However, late in the first period, the Jets began to make a comeback, scoring four consecutive goals as well, which continued into the early portions of the second period. Paul Salveson halted their plans though; Nick Falino also had an excellent chance to score on the play, as Falino provided Salveson with the pass.

After playing a game of cat and mouse, the Ice Eagles got a hold of an afterburner. The Ice Eagles went on an incredible run, scoring five unanswered goals, as the Jets had completely lost hope.

The team that knows how to correctly control that momentum usually wins the game. Before the onslaught, the Eagles and Jets were even, 6-6.

It was the team’s desire to win and make to a serious run in the playoffs. Freshman Braden Johel, has never stopped putting out since putting on the gloves and it paid off with an incredible goal. Paul Salveson, Nick Falino, Zach Bissonnette, and Devon Dundore, contributed to the five goal party. With the win, the Eagles have an excellent chance of causing chaos, in a good way, at the next game.

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Prescott Blacksheep Tennis and Racquetball Tournament Game Ends In Draw JAKE SUSS

DAVID GARCIA Correspondent

The Prescott Blacksheep held their second home game of the season against Salt River Defenders whom they had previously beat 77-12 on their first away game. The referee, however, is also one of the coaches for Salt River. The game started out great for the Blacksheep with their first try within the first couple of minutes of the game.

The first quarter turned bad for the Blacksheep when the referee stopped making most calls against Salt River, greatly putting the Blacksheep at a disadvantage. The calls that were ignored were not major but they still set the team back and made the game more dangerous.

In the second quarter the game, the referee stopped making calls against both teams, most of the violations involved people jumping into rucks and dangerous tackles. Even with the problems, the Blacksheep managed to score a total of seven tries. Marvin Pitts and Sam Cone scored two each. David DeRosa, Jon Bahr, and Nicholas Patterson scored one try each.

At halftime the captains from both teams met to discuss what was happening and both teams agreed that continuing the game would be too dangerous to continue and decided to let the game become a draw to have the Arizona Rugby Union look into the referees behavior.

The teams proceeded to have a 10 scrimmage where each team fields 10 players instead of the official 15 players, the game was refereed by the Blacksheep coach who is also a referee however the there were no more dangerous calls and the game ended safely for both players.

Even with the game ending early the Blacksheep fielded three new players and one of them managed to score a try allowing them to gain enough experience for their next game at Yuma.

Online Editor

As the weather warms up this spring, so has the competition on the tennis and racquetball courts. To add some structured competition and fun, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Intramurals hosted a tennis and racquetball tournament to see who has the right to hold his or her racquet high.

Intramurals chief Eric Fundalewicz said, “a lot of people on campus talk about tennis and want to get out and play.”

That is why Fundalewicz put on the tournament on Feb. 21, and many students came out and enjoyed themselves.

“Events like this really bring people out,” says Mashaan Kaula, a student who played in both the tennis and racquetball competitions. In a sport that requires other people to play, “it’s a great way to get people together for games, and to meet people you can play with in the future,” says Kaula.

Intramurals hosted a similar tournament last spring, but the turnout was much smaller. Fundalewicz was excited to have more people this year, saying “we’ve had really good turnouts for all our intramural tournaments this year.”

About 10 people came out to the event to play in both the tennis and racquetball competitions. The majority of the people came to play tennis,

Continued from C1 many fans and start a great softball and athletics tradition on campus. I think our team fed off the energy of the fans, resulting in a powerhouse offense and solid defense. So thank you to everyone who came out to support us! We look forward to many more home games this season,” said Coach Marie Thomason The next home game for the softball team will be during spring break on March 12 against Hope International University.

DAVID GARCIA

March 5 - March 18

Correspondent

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Safe Spring Break Event @ Quad 7-8:30 p.m. Eagle Leadership Series: Leadership and Ethics @ Bld. 55A 2 p.m. ‘Make Way for Monarchs’ by Gary Nabhan @ Prescott College*

Wed 12 SPRING BREAK 1-5 p.m. Women’s Softball vs. Hope International University @ Softball Field

backed up her trash talk and bright pink outfit with a hardhitting shot that took several players by surprise.

On the racquetball side of the tournament, Mashaan Kaula took his powerful tennis shots and used them with great effect in the smaller racquetball courts. Although he has only played a handful of times before, he adapted with great skill that left other players out of breath chasing his kill shots.

Fundalewicz was very happy with the tournament as a whole and looks forward to the next intramurals tournaments. He says sand volleyball, one of the most requested games, will be coming after spring break and looks forward to a large crowd.

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with only a handful of people playing racquetball, but both categories had intense competition nonetheless.

With the sun shining warmly on an uncharacteristically warm February day, the players got to competing. Players included those from all different ranges of experience, including Guillermo Jimenez with small amounts of tennis experience, and Shaughn Gilman, who has been playing tennis for the past eight years.

Jimenez and Gilman were joined by Kira Kyrragelinas— who brought both the loudest clothes and the loudest voice to the game. As one of the only women to come out, she goodnaturedly taunted the men as they prepared to play. She

Thu 6

Fri 7

2-1 p.m. LDS Religion Course @ Haas Chapel

12:30-2:30 p.m. Muslim Student Prayers @ Haas Chapel

5-8 p.m. Lean Bisiness Star-Up Presentation @ Prescott Bisiness Assistance Center* 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show @ Prescott Resort*

Thu 13 SPRING BREAK

7-9 p.m. Chi Alpha @ Haas Chapel 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show @ Prescott Resort* 7-10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Prescott Adult Center*

Fri 14

Calendar of Events

Sat 8

Sun 9

SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

8-10 a.m. Come Fly With Us @ RC Field

9:30-10:30 a.m. Campus Christian Fellowship @ Haas Chapel

5:30-6:30 p.m. Lords Church of Prescott @ Haas Chapel 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show @ Prescott Resort* 6:30-9 p.m. Esterlyn in Concert @ Cavary Chapel Dayspring Church*

Sat 15

Mon 10 SPRING BREAK

Tue 11 SPRING BREAK

7:30-8:30 p.m. Catholic Service @ Haas Chapel 3-4:30 p.m. Yoonie Han, Concert Pianist @ American Lutheran Church*

Sun 16

SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

SPRING BREAK

2-6 p.m. Women’s Softball vs. Concordia @ Softball Field

5:30-6:30 p.m. Lords Church of Prescott @ Haas Chapel

9:30-10:30 a.m. Campus Christian Fellowship @ Haas Chapel

7-9:30 p.m. Sundogs Hockey Game @ Tim’s Toyota Center*

7-9:30 p.m. Sundogs Hockey Game @ Tim’s Toyota Center*

7:30-8:30 p.m. Catholic Service @ Haas Chapel

Mon 17 12-3 p.m. Intro to Bisiness Plan Writing @ Prescott Business Assistance Center*

Tue 18 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Science Speaker Series @ AC1-104 12-1 p.m. LDS Religion Course @ Haas Chapel

7-10 p.m. Ballroom Dance Party @ Prescott Adult Center*

* Event from [http://cityofprescott.net/events] see WRESTLING page D3

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Section D

HORIZONS

Syria versus Libya KEVIN MOSS Special to Horizons

Why President Obama’s Foreign Policy Worked in Libya, but not in Syria?

Why is President Obama’s foreign policy—the same foreign policy that yielded results in Libya—failing so horribly in Syria?

In eight months, President Qadaffi was ousted by a large coalition with minimal American commitment. In March 2011, the United Nations (UN) voted to impose a nofly zone in Libya, French forces bombed the regime’s known equipment caches, the British Royal Navy blockaded Libya’s ports, while Qatar and the United Arab Emirates provided logistical assistance to the military efforts. Perhaps prompted

by Libya’s economic relevance, the international community was drawn to action.

Albeit myopic, the mission was simple in Libya: unseat Qadaffi. Nearly all of the Libyans were revolting against the regime. The country frac-

tured into armed clans or militias with different allegiances, however the enemy remained consistent. The fighting was simple to understand in comparison to Syria. The Qadaffi regime was on its own.

The mission in Syria seemed to have never been that simple.

Syrians are far more divided on whether Assad’s secular regime should stay in power. Syria’s Shias and a sizable Christian populace would like to see Assad stay in power—or equally do not want the alternative. Unlike Libya, Syria is hardly on its own. The outside actors supporting and undermining the regime makes the battlefield a multi-player international chessboard.

Moscow is resolute in maintaining the Assad regime, sending non-lethal assistance: fuel for its aircraft, food and equipment for its soldiers and strategic military advisors. Tehran, through Hezbollah, supports the regime in various ways.

Saudi Arabia exports funds to support the rebels and extremist clerics inflame the sectarian

tone, and the US trained Syrian rebels in 2012.

The Obama Administration made current policy toward Syria unmistakably clear.

Moscow and Beijing are on the “wrong side of history,” said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for blocking UN sanctions on the Assad regime, and the President very clearly drawing a “red line” to Assad’s actions.

The Administration is vocal in its stance, and everything but threatened Assad directly, but did very little to verify the credibility of its statements. It would be political suicide if President Obama unilaterally committed troops to Syria after running on an anti-war campaign.

Great Britain’s parliament overwhelmingly opposed action in Syria when a vote was called, while an unlikely ally, French President François Hollande, named Syria on the top of his agenda, but also wants to give diplomacy a go first.

With the exception of Senator John McCain (AZ-R) and a handful of Democrat senators, US intervention in Syria is not

supported in Congress. Domestic politics aside, the majority of the American public seems opposed to intervention. A Gallup Poll taken in September 2013 revealed only 36 percent of Americans are in favor of American military action in Syria.

If the UN were to act in Syria, would it be in Western interests to unseat Assad? Who would take power after?

It is important for American credibility that Washington does not subvert foreign governments as it has in the past.

Sigma Chi Hosts Grand Canyon Province DALLAS HODGE Special to Horizons

On Feb. 15, the Kappa Phi Chapter of Sigma Chi hosted the annual Grand Canyon Province. Province within the Sigma Chi Fraternity is a day during which the chapters of the regional province meet to discuss important issues concerning the status of the Fraternity as a whole. The event is also a time of brotherhood where fellow undergraduate and alumni members have the opportunity to interact.

The Grand Canyon Province is composed of four chapters including Zeta Omicron of Northern Arizona University, Epsilon Upsilon of Arizona State University, Beta Phi of the University of Arizona, and Kappa Phi right here on campus.

In addition to the discussion of important issues, the President of the International Fraternity, Grand Consul Michael Greenberg, was in attendance along with Grand Preator Bart Graves, the advisor for the Grand Canyon Province. Highlighting the closing of the conference, a memorial service was held for the recently passed Sigma Chi Mike Dunn, Executive Director of the general fraternity and contributing force behind the founding of the Kappa Phi Chapter.

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ceremonies and introductions, the four chapters assembled into breakout sessions where issues and solutions within each chapter were explored.

With each breakout session group intentionally composed of brothers from each chapter, each group was afforded the opportunity to learn about

the status of the other chapters.

Ideas and solutions were proposed that addressed high level issues such as how to promote the image of Sigma Chi on campus through university relations. With the variety each chapter brought to the table, ideas were plentiful and formulated into action items that each chapter could take away as

a bank of helpful resources for overall improvement.

The conference returned to the DLC auditorium where Grand Consul Michael Greenberg addressed the brothers with a multi-point discussion which touched on the accomplishments of the Grand Canyon Province

as well specific issues facing chapters everywhere.

Maintaining an interactive approach, Greenberg posed q u e st i o n s a n d l i ste n e d to feedback expressed by the audience. Greenberg encouraged questions throughout the open discussion during which numerous brothers sought

help in fundamental areas such as how to increase accountabi lit y amongst brothers. Throughout each topic or response, Greenberg was well equipped with a direct answer, frequently appended with a relevant story.

The closing of Province was dedicated to the memorial of Sigma Chi Mike Dunn.

Executive Direct Dunn had planned to be in attendance at Province and was noted to have been enthusiastically awaiting participation in the Grand Canyon Province at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University.

Sadly, Dunn passed away on Jan. 24 at his home in Evanston, Ill. In a statement issued by Greenberg in response to the loss, “Michael served the fraternity with great distinction.

His passion for our brothers, his love of his friends, and his belief in our ideals and values, drove his desire to work tirelessly in promoting the name of Sigma Chi to all that would listen.”

Greenberg and others who cared to speak during the ceremony echoed similar sentiments and stories of Dunn. Multiple alumni and brothers in attendance had possessed a close relationship with Dunn. Known as the White Rose ceremony, the Grand Canyon Province dedicated the gathering to the late Michael Dunn. The message was declared, all honor to his name.

It almost always blows back.

However, having a dictatorial, homicidal and uncompromising leader to remain in power undermines American values and will be an embarrassment of the Obama Administration.

The Bush Administration may have symbolically stained American foreign policy with the invasion of Iraq. In efforts to fix the stain, the Obama Administration has symbolically cut out the stain all together.

The remedy is just as ugly—if not worse—than the original

stain. I am comparing constant action versus constant inaction.

No UN Mandate, a fluctuating coalition, a complicated public opinion, the old game of spheres of influence and action are all at play here. Fractious groups battle for control of cities, supplies and supply lines, the Syrian Regime, Hezbollah, the Free Syrian Army (FSA), Jabhat al Nusra, al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), and more provincial groups—each guilty of their own atrocities.

中国

Language Corner

Chinese:

JAKE SUSS Online Editor

今日事，今日毕, or Jīnrì shì, jīnrì bì, is the Chinese equivalent to “do not put off until tomorrow what can be done today.” It reflects a desire to accomplish tasks ahead of time that underlies much of today’s ultra-competitive society.

Arabic: MELEA RHODES Coby Editor

(it-tikraar yi3allim il-Humaar) This is an Egyptian proverb. Although the Egyptian dialect is Arabic, it has some of the letters are said slightly different than in the standard Arabic language. For example, a ‘J’ sound would be said more like a ‘G’ in Egyptian. But this particular sayings literal translation is, “repetition teaches even a donkey.” By saying this, it is very similar to what is said in the U.S. about how practice makes perfect. Arabic proverbs always seem to be a little more blunt than what we might say in the U.S. but nevertheless, it is still fun to see the difference in languages.

FINAL APPROACH

MARCH 5, 2014

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Obamacareʼs Impact on Personal Responsibility RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

The American people are finally beginning to realize how detrimental the Affordable Care Act is becoming to society.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, their estimate for the drop in the workforce has risen to 2.3 million jobs by 2021.

Despite the gloomy projections, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other left-wing politicians, have tried to make the projections seem like good news.

Why is that? These jobs are being given up voluntarily. For example, Pelosi, during a speech, said, “think of an economy where peo-

ple could be an artist or a photographer or a writer without worrying about keeping their day job in order to have health insurance.”

These words make it sound like this legislation is the way to go, right?

Schemes sound great on paper, until reality strikes. A photographer with passion for the subject would love to fulfill his or her dream, but this is where the dream becomes more of an illusion. For example, today in the United States, we provide unemployment benefits to people who are unable to find work. In the case of the photographer for example, it will be the hard-working American people, who already get taxed to death to begin with, that will be supporting this photographer’s unemployment, while they search for a job.

This does not mean we do not care about the photographer. The photographer is free to do whatever he or she wants in life, but it should not be forced on the American people to provide for people who fail to provide for themselves.

The American people should be able to make those decisions for themselves, not the government.

As a nation, we have changed.

There used to be an essence of success, driving American people to be the best we can be. Anything is possible if one puts their heart, soul, and mind to the task. Where has that gone? This spirit has gone to something I like to call, “success shaming.” How dare one be successful, while so many others are struggling? Earth to everyone: it is

important to become friends with these people. Who hires people? It is certainly not the person struggling to stay above water. However, it is the person that managed to rise above, innovating their way to the top. Now they need help. They need someone who is qualified.

Who is ready to step up?

My advice to everyone is simple: stop caring. There is no possible way to please everyone in the world. The most important part is believing in yourself and rising to your highest potential. Money does not make someone a jerk. It is the people that make their way to the top and forget about those that got them to the top. So get to the top, jump in the air, and say thanks to those in your life.

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Attributions Ryan Albrecht, Michelle Bennett, David Garcia, Matt Michlowitz, Sofia Newton, Ryan O’Hara, Himani Parekh, Kristen Sandager, Zachary Wilkinson, Leean Chen, Evan Hardie, Debbie Ritterbush, Patricia Watkins, Kim Haddow, John McDonald

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Counseling Corner: Safe Spring Break

with John McDonald, MA, MS

It is that time of year again. College students from all across the country will come together for a week of sun, fun and partying. Spring break- a time for rest and relaxation away from the rigors of college life can be a great time. It can also lead to some tough life lessons if you are not careful.

While you are having a great time, here are some basic reminder tips to help you stay safe: Stick together- If you are headed out to a vacation spot with a group of friends, it is important that you all stick together. It is easy to lose track of a friend when out at a party. Did they leave the party with a stranger? Did they go to drive even

though they’ve had too much to drink? Did they walk off alone? It is very important to keep an eye on your friend’s whereabouts.

Don’t drink and drive- This saying has been said so much that it may seem like a cliché. Still, many students get behind the wheel of a car, or get into a car with someone who has been drinking. Each year millions of students drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, this according to the college of drinking prevention.

Avoid alcohol poisoning-Most people don’t know they are being poisoned by alcohol until it is too late. A lot of students drink from the

time they wake up in the morning until the wee hours in the morning the next day. Many students are not aware that consuming too much alcohol, or even passing out from drinking can lead to death.

Don’t text while driving-It is vitally important that when out driving, whether you are in a town you are not familiar with on spring break, or at home, that you are alert and free from distractions.

Keep an eye on your money-It is a horrible feeling to go on vacation and have your money and credit cards stolen. Too often students do not keep a close enough watch on their money. It is best to only swipe your debit or credit card at retailers you are familiar with. Credit card information can be stolen simply by swiping your card at the wrong place.

When possible choose the ‘credit option’ to avoid using your pin number at random ATM machines. Once a criminal gets that number they can wipe your bank account out!

Keep the amount of cash you carry to a minimum. Don’t take your entire vacation allotment with you out to the

beach or club. This is a bad situation waiting to happen. Instead, try putting your money in various places so that if by chance you lose some or it’s stolen, you still have more elsewhere.

And last but certainly not least, have safe sex.. Let’s face it- hook-ups sometimes happen during Spring Break. Just like all other times, it is necessary to protect yourself.

Spring break can be one of the most fun parts of a college career.

By following these tips you will not only be sure to have a great time, but when classes start again, you will be there in one piece!

(Some facts: Kizzy Preston, 2014) ERAU Counseling Services is available for ALL ERAU students! Counseling Services is located at the Wellness Center, Building 73, in Haas Commons. Counseling services can provide a confidential and secure place to help you figure it all out!

One-on-one and couples counseling is available to fit your needs.

Making an appointment to see a counselor on campus is easy!

Just stop by or call the Wellness Center 928.777.6653.

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