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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Prescott Remembers Coming Together as a Family

MELEA RHODES Copy Editor

During the summer of 2013, Prescott experienced a fire that covered over 2000 acres. On June 30, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Department, tragically lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. These brave firefighters will be remembered as the community of Prescott bands together. There have been many benefit events to help the fallen firefighters’ families in this time of need. On the website [www. yarnellfallenfirefighters.com], various information is given about the Granite Mountain Hotshots management team, which lists over 200 agencies and organizations that have come together in support of the firefighters and the families of the fallen. The city of Prescott held a memorial service for the fallen firefighters on July 9 at Tim’s Toyota Center and the Prescott

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community has created web pages for all events and organizations for the fallen firefighters on Facebook and Twitter. Another benefit was held July 21, known as Prescott Strong. It occurred in downtown Prescott on Whiskey Row. This was held for the families of the 19 fallen firefighters. Two Arizona natives, Jordin Sparks and Chino Valley resident Drew Ryniewicz, who competed on The X Factor, gave a performance. It was estimated between $200,000 and $300,000 was earned in donations during this event. Rain not deterring their need to be a part of this benefit, over a thousand people stood patiently on the streets. Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem, while a Tempe band, Jared and the Mill, gave a brilliant performance that the crowd greatly enjoyed. Another local business in Prescott felt moved to support the 19 families. The Prescott Racquet Club, a dance studio, held a benefit dance

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What’s Inside News

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DIVERSIONS

FINALL APPROACH APPRO ROA RO OAC A H

Tobacco-Free Campus Chapel Fair SGA Update

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Lady Eagles Demolish Antelope Valley Fitness Focus Contra Dancing Welcomes ERAU Restaurant Review: The Rose Attitude Indicator Tobacco Free?

Where Do You Want To Go...? A2

Gadget Review: Leap Motion C1

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CAMPUS NEWS

Tobacco-Free Campus

Sofia Newton Correspondent

After a three-year effort by Yavapai County Health Services and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Wellness Center, our campus has finally become tobacco-free. Hookahs, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and any other form of tobacco are banned. The policy came into effect in August and encompasses the whole Embry-Riddle campus including dormitories, parking lots and fields. The Daytona Beach campus also went tobacco-free in August, as this change in policy is university-wide and came down from the President of Embry-Riddle, John Johnson. In his video message to the students, which can be found on [http:// www.erau.edu], President Johnson named health concerns as one of the main reasons for this action. Another important influence is the social stigma of smoking in the aerospace industry. Many companies have non-smoking policies, and President Johnson calls students to quit now rather than lose an opportunity to start a

successful career. Students who violate the policy will receive a warning and if the problem persists, the issue will be placed in the student conduct system. Faculty and staff also fall under this policy and have the same opportunities at smoking cessation help. Cigarettes are often viewed as the worst tobacco product by college students. Hookahs are popular among non-cigarette smokers because of the flavored tobacco and a longer smoke session. However, one session of smoking hookah is equivalent to smoking five to ten packs of cigarettes at once. It also produces second hand smoke that is as bad as a cigarette’s and more concentrated. Banning tobacco doesn’t mean that all smokers have to quit, but there is a lot of help available for those who do want to stop smoking. Smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to break. Steven Elston, a health educator with Yavapai County Health Services, is on campus to educate students about Ashline, an Arizona smoker hotline. Ashline provides aroundthe-clock counseling and coaching by former smokers, as well as up to two weeks of smoking ces-

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sation aids, such as nicotine gum, patches and medication, for free to students. You can contact Ashline online at [http://www.ashline.org] or by phone through 1.800.55.66.222. You can contact Mr. Elston for more information at [steven.elston@yavapai.us]. Organizations like Ashline are good at helping smokers quit, but deciding to quit is an individual effort. Smoking a couple cigarettes at a party with your friends may seem like nothing, but that is how the addiction starts. Next time when you see someone smoking, you want to join in and next thing you know, you are smoking half a pack a day. It happens faster than anyone expects. Mr. Elston has tips once you decide to quit. First you have to observe when you smoke. Is it when you drive? Go to a certain restaurant? Study? Have nothing else to do? Then you have to modify those behaviors so that you are not drawn to reaching for a cigarette. Simple changes like driving on a different route, going to a different restaurant, or even finding a mindless hobby can go a long way in helping you quit. Good luck.

Sept. 4, 2013

News Editor

During the chaos of orientation, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chapel held a fair for churches around Prescott to come and talk with incoming students. Ten associations who are on campus currently came to represent themselves. Along with all the religious groups that the chapel lets use their facilities, the chapel is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for any type of meditation or personal bible study.

One of the largest religious organizations on campus is Chi Alpha. They meet on Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the chapel. They then go off on an adventure around Prescott. Through these adventures Chi Alpha gets to know all the members and becomes a very tight-knit group. After the adventure, a small service is held. Many of the other churches close to campus also showed up to the fair, including Heights Church, Shepherd of the Hills, and Alliance Bible Church. Heights Church has a program called “What Now?” This program is meant for college-aged people who strive to

love others and walk through life together. This program meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Shepard of the Hills has a wonderful program that provides a Christmas and Easter service to ERAU students. A shuttle is available to pick you up and bring you back for each of the services. There is a church available for everyone who wants to continue learning from God. Many are only a few short minutes away from campus. If you have any questions contact Julia Weinberg [weinbej1@ erau.edu] from the Wellness Center. Julia will help get you into contact with the right people.

Jason Yong / Horizons Newspaper Incoming students gather at the chapel to learn about the different churches near ERAU.

Where Do You Want To Go...? Kelly o’brien

Director of Study Abroad

You know there is a place; some continent, some island, some country, or city that has captured your imagination, ignited your curiosity. A place you always dreamed about going to. Through study abroad chances, you can make that dream a reality. Immerse yourself in a culture unfamiliar to you, explore your major from different perspectives, learn or improve a language and develop skills, understanding, and friendships that only come from time away from the familiar.…and get credit towards your Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University degree.

Ireland, Germany, Jordan, China, Switzerland, Italy, Singapore, Morocco, France, Russia, Lebanon, Korea, and Egypt are some of the places your colleagues found themselves last year and over the summer. Each year, faculty from both Prescott and Daytona Beach develop stimulating, thought-provoking summer study abroad programs; programs that provide energizing, hands on opportunities to further your understanding of your field from different perspectives. For summer 2014 you have the opportunity to study business in France and Belgium, engineering in Germany, weather and rhetoric in Brazil/Amazon, Chinese in China, “The Troubles” in

Ireland, and many other topics in a wide variety of destinations. You have opportunities for semester-long and year-long study abroad excursions. ERAU has a number of exchange agreements with universities around the world. We currently have exchange students from Korea Aerospace University and the American College of Greece on our campus. I’m sure they would both be thrilled if any of you wanted to go to their universities on our exchange programs. Our students are driven and enterprising. Some students are directly enrolled in universities abroad for a semester or a year, others have discovered study abroad providers that created programs in

their major, in countries they always wanted to see. There are so many different ways to study abroad and earn credit towards your major. There are scholarships available (for qualified students) to help you realize your study abroad goals. You are welcome to attend the Study Abroad Forum on Monday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the programs your faculty are developing for you next summer. Dinner will be served! Plus you can get a sticker if you are participating in the ERAU Passport program. Please stop by my office (Building 17, Room 115) for any information or guidance you might need to help you find the perfect study abroad program.

Julia Howlind / Horizons Newspaper Top: Julia Howlind visited Germany and studied experimental aerosystems. Bottom: Embry-Riddle students visit Guihua Temple at Songzhanlin, China during the study abroad trip.

Philip Jones / Horizons Newspaper

CAMpUS NeWS

Sept. 4, 2013

Student Government Update arely SilVa

SGA Representative

The Student Government Association (SGA) is extremely excited to welcome the largest and smartest class Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has seen thus far! It’s good to have you here, class of 2017! SGA had a brief moment during the funpacked Orientation Week to formally welcome the incoming class and showcase all the free and awesome services that we provide for the student body. Just in case you missed out, stop by the SGA office in the Student Union and have a little chat with us. We don’t bite! We’ll even give you a nifty passport sticker for your time! Along with free candy and coffee, the SGA also provides free shuttle services, free legal consults, club subsidies and funding, student and club Lockers, discount cards, and SAFE-RIDE. SAFE-RIDE is a free taxi service provided by SGA for the student body. Register online though the SGA website [sga.pr.erau.edu] under the Services tab. For those incoming students thinking, “Wow, SGA is so amazing! I want in!”, come by the Task Force One (TFO) meetings on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Lower Hangar. TFO is a fantastic way for new students to get involved with SGA. They organize and program events for their class and the rest of campus, and become an integral part of SGA.

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If you would like to extend your involvement on campus outside of SGA, come to the Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Activity Center. Embry-Riddle has over 90 registered student organizations on campus! You can even start your own club; you just need five members, one faculty advisor, and some paperwork. Stop by the Student Union and ask the Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities, Nayely Yepez-Barquin, for more information. Clubs and organizations that have been registered for a minimum of one full semester are eligible for funding through SGA. Service Organization Budgets are due Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. in the SGA office, and presentations will be on Sept. 16 in Building 17 at 5 p.m. Club Budgets are due Sept. 19 at 4 p.m., and presentations will be on Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.

Ask the SGA Treasurer, Katie Sonntag, for more information on club funding. Staying involved on campus is just as important as supporting our campus. Our Men and Women’s Soccer, Men’s Wrestling, Woman’s Volleyball, Men and Women’s CrossCountry, Women’s Softball, and Men and Women’s Golf would more than love it if our students came out and cheered them to victory! Visit Embry-Riddle’s sports website at [prescott.embryriddlesports.com] to stay updated on game dates. SGA will be tailgating the Women’s Volleyball game on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Come support our ladies and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks and keep an eye out for future SGA tailgates at home games! For any more information regarding SGA please come to the SGA open meetings or the chat with administrations!

en firefighter’s families. The money was distributed to different Arizona charities such as Wildland Firefighter Foundation, the Prescott Fire Fighters Charity, the 100 Club of Arizo-

na, and the rest dispersed between the residents of Yarnell. This event had a large turnout and was kept fun and upbeat. All the bands played excellent music, giving a once in a life-

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Fireﬁghters Continued from A1 and to support the families of the 19 brave firefighters who perished on June 30, 2013 in Yarnell.” On Aug. 23-25, a benefit concert, ‘Rock N’2 Remember,’ was held at the Prescott fairgrounds. Bands Stella’s Infirmary, John Fiddler, Razer, Buck & Evans, and Storm of Perception played with the headline being the one and only Slash. The money was once again raised to help fall-

time performance. Each performer commented on the fire and the generosity and compassion that was present in the city of Prescott. The community really came together to enjoy music and help a good cause.

The city of Prescott has banded together in support of the 19 families. There has been a great amount love and support happening. Organizations and benefits have raised so much money to help this

tragic cause. There has been a wonderful turnout for each benefit event held. This all shows how one small community can come together to make a large change in someone’s life.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

HORIZONS

Section B

Lady Eagles Demolish Antelope Valley ANDREW MCINTYRE Correspondent

The scrimmage against University of Antelope Valley was a blowout win ending with a score of 4-0. This game was also on Army ROTC night, so most of the Army cadets were at the game showing their Eagle spirit the entire game. This game was played on the smaller lower field with a mobile rock climbing wall just off the field for the Army cadets to climb on. The game started off with a somewhat even spread of possession and interceptions. With an early goal, the tide turned very quickly. The first half saw very strong defense from the Lady Eagles, giving Antelope Valley only two shots on goal. At 10 minutes, forward Kalyn Goodenough shot the first goal of the game. This goal was assisted by midfielder Chelsea Page. This goal immediately prompted all of the Army ROTC members in attendance to do a set of pushups. The rest of the first half was spent mostly on Antelope Valley’s side of the field, since our Lady Eagles were playing such a strong offense. There were two more attempts on goal from our side and none from Antelope Val-

Sophomore Kacy McConagha controls the ball for the Lady Eagles.

Photos by Jake Suss / Horizons Newspaper

Sophomore forward Kalyn Goodenough battles to keep the ball from Antelope Valley.

ley. Midfielder Sidney Jones saw a lot of playing time and had some fantastic plays. She was quick with the ball and showed off her light touch when passed to.

The second half was dominated by ERAU, led by forward Kalyn Goodenough. After one shot on goal only one minute into the half, there was a goal by Goodenough at 54 minutes. Only two

minutes later, another goal was made by Goodenough, bringing the score to 3-0. Then, after a shot on goal from our team and a shot on goal from Antelope Valley, a yellow card was called

on Amanda Bennett. After two more shots from the Lady Eagles and one shot from Antelope Valley, forward Amie Jepsen was awarded a penalty kick. She made the shot, increasing the lead to 4-0. The Lady Eagles finished the game strong with two more shots on goal, both at 89 minutes to end the game with a final score of 4-0.

After the game, coach Todd Poitras explained that the Lady Eagles had an okay game. He was not disappointed since the field was wet and smaller than their usual field. Since this was a scrimmage, he was using it as a chance to give everyone on the team playing time and try different combinations. Midsee SOCCER page B2

Men’s Soccer Wins Against Going Green: How Vegetarianism Leads to a Healthier Lifestyle Mesa College ANDREW MCINTYRE Correspondent

The men’s soccer team had a great win against Mesa Community College. The possession of the ball was spread out fairly equally between the two teams throughout the game. The first half saw both teams having trouble getting and maintaining control of the ball midfield while the second half gave the Eagles the chance to show everyone what they are made of. With the Eagles maintaining a strong offense and solid defense, Mesa Community College had trouble making successful shots on goal. During the first half, the game was fairly equally matched. The Eagles had several shots on goal, many of which were either wide left or high. Mesa also had a few good looks, however they were unsuccessful to make a goal. Luckily, goalkeeper Joan SanMarti did a phenomenal job of block-

ing every shot that came his way. During the times when Mesa would get close to the goal, the defense set itself so that even when the goalkeeper was preoccupied there would be somebody there to block any shots. The Eagles were having some trouble connecting through the middle for a lot of the first half. There were many interceptions by Mesa Community College during the first half and many possible chances at getting a shot were squabbled. The second half is when the fun began. There were many explosive bolts of energy from the midfield like when Jafert Hernandez or Denis Power would get the ball and run it straight for 30 yards to bring it up to the forwards. Early on in the half Thomas Busser scored a goal, putting the Eagles in the lead 1-0. Quickly after that, the referee called a penalty on the Eagles then awarded Mesa Community College a penalty kick. Mesa Community College scored on the penalty kick, tying the game at

1-1. After hard playing and many intense challenges, the Eagles scored what turned out to be the final goal, gaining the 2-1 lead. This goal was scored with only about five minutes left in the game. After the last goal, whenever the ball made it even remotely close to the goal, one of the defensive players cleared it way to the other side of the field. The game ended with the Eagles on top, 2-1. After the game, forward Phil Murray said, “We had trouble connecting passes in the first half and let ourselves get rattled, but in the second we calmed down, brought our pace up, and started playing much better.” This was the general feeling from several players on the team about the game. Midfielder Isaac Hein said, “The game was very well fought in the beginning but neither team seemed very comfortable but after half time us Eagles got ourselves together and put pressure on the other team, creating opportunities for us to score and win the game.”

CARSEN COOPER Diversions Editor

Do you want to lose a few pounds? Are you ever worried about where the meat you’re eating comes from and what kind of chemicals are contained within it? Do you desire a longer, healthier life? Well, you might be surprised to discover that going vegetarian can help with all of these issues and more. Studies have shown that vegetarians have more energy, face fewer diseases, and live longer lives when compared to their meat-eating counterparts. But how can that be? How can eliminating just one part of our diet, which is very rich in protein and amino acids, provide such great effects for the human body? Well it turns out that the body needs a lot less protein than was once thought. According to [nomeatathlete.com], Americans have been tricked over the course of decades to thinking that meat must be consumed daily to maintain ad-

equate protein levels. Actually, protein can come from a variety of other healthier sources as well, such as lentils, beans, nuts, and tofu. The negative effects of eating meat greatly outweigh any positives. Livestock in America is injected and fed with fodder enhanced with a variety of growth hormones and chemicals to produce the largest animal possible in the shortest amount of time before it ends up at your dinner table. These hormones are by no means FDA-approved for human consumption, but end up in our digestive systems in small traces anyway. Vegetables, fruits, and grains can fill you up just as well as meats, except without the unnecessary steroids and preservatives. If want to live longer, then going vegetarian should be one of the first steps you should take. A recent study in 2009 by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition found that, among 65,000 people, vegetarians had a 19 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease. When heart disease is

today’s number one killer of women, vegetarianism could be an easy way to help alleviate the possibility of contracting the disease. Other studies beginning to appear are also linking vegetarianism to reduced rates of cancer and type-II diabetes among adults. With this decrease in diseases, it is estimated that vegetarians live three to six years longer than meat eaters. If losing weight is you goal, vegetarians can also do this more easily. A meat-free diet is also a diet with fewer saturated fats and greener, leafy vegetables. Foods that vegetarians use to replace meat also contain high amounts of antioxidants and vitamins with a relatively low amount of calories. But this doesn’t mean that you have to lose weight while being vegetarian! Many athletes manage to maintain muscle mass while avoiding the bad meat side effects. Going vegetarian can and will bring positive effects to any lifestyle, so do more research and see if you are willing to go green too.

SPORTS

SEPT. 4, 2013

Soccer

Continued from B1 fielder Chelsea Page had a similar opinion of the game, she said, “We didn’t play as well as

we wanted but just like scrimmages are supposed to do, it gave us more time to work on formation and such.” Throughout the entire game, there were nothing but cheers and chants coming from the Army ROTC cadets

who showed their excitement and school spirit. Overall, the game was a success since the Lady Eagles won in a blowout, however the opinions of the players and coach infer a very competitive and successful season this year.

Avoid the “Freshman 15” FLAVIU CIOBANU Correspondent

Everybody knows about the dreaded phrase “freshman 15” where freshmen students who are new to the college environment indulge in an unlimited meal plan of cafeteria food rich in fats and carbohydrates. Along with poor nutritional choices and consumption of alcohol, many students end up gaining weight during the course of their freshman year. Freshmen students should realize the overall importance of balance and success in not only classes, but physical fitness and nutrition as well. It is crucial to develop positive habits very early and have the discipline to maintain them, than to return home with extra weight. Hitting the gym after classes is an excellent way to alleviate stress and to feel energized. There is an awesome bodybuilding meme that states, “Train insane or remain the same.” If you want to have something you have never had, it is time to do something you have never done. So many people feel so intimidated by the gym. Fear, laziness, and complacency consume them. It is easier to waste time with League of Legends, Call of Duty, and other video games in the dorm room than to exert effort in the gym. Physical fitness is one of the most pragmatic ways of taking a break from the stress of academics. The moment

you step out of the gym, you feel better and your body is transforming to lose fat and gain muscle. After an hour of playing video games and television, what do you get out of it? Absolutely nothing. Have the cold iron take you to the next level. The moment you enter the gym, your mind should be ready to embrace all challenges. Contemplate your fitness goals and how you will be able to achieve them. As you warm-up and stretch, use all your aspirations and dreams to fuel your workouts and visualize what you want to look like. Don’t just go through the motions of lifting weights, but every time you raise the bar, visualize yourself reaching the full extension and your body will follow. By having a powerful mental drive, the gym will never seem like a boring chore, but an enjoyable part of the day. With absolute dedication and discipline, your body will transform. Realize the importance of patience. It won’t take a few weeks to reach lofty goals. It’s a long term process that takes months. Never see that as a discouraging thing. If you want an admirable physique, you must vigorously invest time, work, and effort. You all came to college to thrive and succeed. Pursue balance in all areas of life. Abstain from alcohol, drop the video game controller, and don’t leave Earhart’s with an ice cream cone in your hand. Study hard and lift heavy. Set goals and overcome every single one. Return home transformed.

ERAU Prescott Sept. 4 - Sept. 16

Calendar of Events

Wed 4

Thu 5

Fri 6

Sat 7

Sun 8

5 - 7 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Simpson College @ Mountain Valley Park 5 - 6:30 p.m. Club & Organization Kick-Off Meeting @ Bldg. 17 Room 133 6:30 p.m. Movies in the Park @ Courthouse Square 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Simpson University @ Mountain Valley Park

12 p.m. Stay Safe Workshop @ Bldg. 17 Room 133

6:30 p.m. Prescott Idol Finale @ Elk’s Theater

12 - 5 p.m. Theta Xi’s Carne Asada and Pool @ Pool Ramada

12 - 2 p.m. Alpha Sigma Tau Open Chapter Meetig @ Bldg. 17

4 - 6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Yavapai College “Pit Match” @ Yavapai College

3 p.m. Chaparral Music Fest @ Trinity Presbyterian Church

Wed 11

Thu 12

Fri 13

Sat 14

4 - 5:30 p.m. Movie Screening @ Bldg. 51 5 - 7 p.m. Cape Air Campus Visit and Presentation @ AC1-302 6 p.m. WOW Open House & Eating Contest @ Student Union 7 - 8 p.m. Aviation History: The Apollo Program @ DLC

6 - 8 p.m. Organization/ Activity Fair @ Activity Center 7 - 9:30 p.m. Prescott Opry @ Elk’s Theater 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. “The Rabbi and the Shiksa” @ Prescott Center for the Arts

12 - 7 p.m. 5th Annual Draft Horse Show @ Prescott Rodeo Grounds

7 - 9 a.m. Come Fly with Us @ R/C Airﬁeld 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hot Rod Car Show @ Courthouse Square 6 p.m. Carpe NoctemLaser Tag @ Phoenix 7 p.m. Folk Sessions Concert @ Highlands Center

12:10 - 1:10 p.m. Apps for Education Workshop @ Library

8 p.m. Illusionist Mike Super @ Activity Center

5 p.m. All-campus BBQ @ Student Union

7 a.m. - 3 p.m. AZ Hot Rod Car Show @ Cortez St.

6:30 p.m. Prescott Idol Finale @ Elk’s Theater

Mon 9 LABOR DAY 6 - 7 p.m. Stay Safe Workshop @ Bldg. 17

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Catholic Mass- Haas Chapel

Tue 10 6 - 8 p.m. Yoga Night with Alpha Sigma Tau @ Bldg. 17 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Apps 4 Education Workshop @ Library 6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. AZ Christian Univ. @ Activity Center

7:30 a.m. March for Babies @ Courthouse Square

7 p.m. Les Mis School Edition @ Franklin Phonetic School

Sun 15 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Empty Bowls 2013 Art/Food Beneﬁt @ Courthouse Square 3 - 5:30 p.m Prescott Jazz Summit @ Highlands Center

Mon 16

Tue 17

7 - 10 p.m. Intramurals Dodgeball Tourney @ Eagle Gym

12 - 1 p.m. SGA Meeting @ Bldg. 17 12:25 - 1:15p.m. Physics Colloquium @ AC1-104 4 - 5 p.m. Stress Management Workshop @ King 5 - 6:30 p.m. Private Pilot Workshop 1 @ DLC 6 - 7 p.m. Earhart’s Open House @ Earhart’s

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

DIVE DIVERS DIVERS

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Ingredients: 1 Box Chex Cereal 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1/4 Cup Butter 2 Cups Powdered Sugar 1 Gallon Ziplock Bag Everyone loves Puppy Chow. It’s easy to make, anyone can make it, and it’s perfect for freshmen especially if they have the munchies. This is a fun, easy recipe that only takes ten minutes to make. First take the butter and melt it in a pan on the stove. Don’t put the heat on a high setting so that you do not burn any of the ingredients to be added. Second, add the peanut butter and the chocolate

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PUPPY CHOW by Melea Rhodes chips to the pan. Let them melt and then stir all the ingredients until smooth. When mixed remove from heat. Get a plastic ziplock bag and add the Chex cereal with the chocolate peanut butter mixture. Close the bag and shake until cereal is thoroughly coated. Next, add powdered sugar to the cereal mix and shake until completely covered and the cereal separates into individual pieces. Allow time for the cereal to cool before transferring to bowl or tupperware. This recipe can be made a few different ways by adding

other ingredients. Want to make it a fun holiday theme? Add food coloring! You could always add ingredients like coconut or drizzle the top with white chocolate. This is a recipe that you can get crazy with and try out all sorts of new things out! Don’t be shy. There are also a lot of other things that can be made in the

freshmen dorms with just the stove top or microwave (when the dining hall runs out of options). Rice Krispy’s are another fun dessert you can make. Pasta can easily be made on the stove along with buying or making your own sauce. Fudge is also an option. It is more tedious than the rest, but fudge is always a tasty treat. Overall, there are actually a lot of options that you can make in the freshmen dorms, or anyone else on or off campus. Stay tuned to future recipe reviews for more freshman-frinedly recipes for any time of the year.

“Yes, I see it as a good opportunity to increase the female presence in a male dominated industry.” –Robert Armstrong, Transfer Freshman

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By: Eli Olson, M Pictures by: “Yeah, I guess. I don’t know how to answer that besides yes.” –Matt Dufﬁeld, Freshman

Leap Motion is a piece of technology that brings part of Tony Stark’s lab to life. Leap Motion is a device that turns your computer into a touch screen without having all the smudge marks or accidental scratches on the screen. Leap Motion was released on July 22, 2013 by Leap Motion Inc. The cost of Leap Motion is $79.99, which is an incredible price for this piece of technology. Leap Motion is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Leap Motion can track

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movements that are extremely small and precise. The tracking is in the magnitude of millimeters. This will lead to some amazing artwork and apps in the future. Along with the Leap Motion technology, a free app store called Airspace is also available. While the current store has a small number of apps,

each app has it’s own unique function. Airspace has apps for just about everything, from your daily news with the New York Times to controlling Google Earth with just your fingers. Almost all the apps are free or cost under $5 each. Some of the popular games have hit the market, which

include Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope, and many others. Apps are also available to allow for the possibility to play a first person shooter. The sky is the limit with all the possible apps that can come out. Now that I have some apps, what does Leap Motion track? see LEAP page C3

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Michelle Bennett : Jason Yong “It depends on how you take it. It’s good to advertise the college more to women but that means less money going to the men.” –Marcus Burnes, Freshman

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A small restaurant about half a mile south of the Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott, The Rose was opened in 1996 by Linda Rose and has acquired a reputation for great food and great service. Now owned by Ron and Billie Jo Nelson, the restaurant upholds this reputation. The Rose is located in a historic building and has a bar, white linen service, and a garden patio. The atmosphere of the place is very relaxed; it almost slows down time for the visitor. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful and is committed to providing the best dining experience for everyone. The menu provides for all tastes and diets, from vegan to steak to lobster. Every night a chef ’s choice

special is offered, which is what I had. I enjoyed a salmon filet with jasmine rice, and it was absolutely incredible. The fish was cooked just right and the rice and vegetables that came with it were a perfect compliment. Every item on the menu is hand made in the kitchen, but the food does not take long to be delivered to the table. The Rose also has a bar with an extensive wine list specially chosen to complement the cuisine. The restaurant also of-

Ember Fx is an up-and-coming band with pop, electronic, and techno element. The group’s lead singer and songwriter Michael Burns recently talked with Horizons about their new album “Lights & Action,” released this month. When asked about what first got him started in music, Burns responded, “It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do.” His mom purchased a toy microphone speaker when he was seven or eight. He would set it up on the landing of the staircase where everyone could see him, and he would put on a little show. Burns said it was hilarious. After a while of talking we got on the subject of where he saw the band going and where the band as a whole wanted to go. Burns plans on “doing something different. We don’t want to be pop stars or rock stars. We just connect people through our music. I mean yeah, we’d like to get on the charts or be a hit, but we know, we’re looking towards a smaller fan base. We don’t want to be like Lady Gaga, or Owl City.” On their newest album “Lights & Action,” Burns

teamed up with keyboardist Bryan Velasco to co-write all the songs on the new album. The first song on their new album is based off a line from Ferris Bueller’s Day off. He referenced the scene when Ferris’ girlfriend asks him, “what are we going to do today?” and Ferris Bueller responds, “what aren’t we going to do today?” and that is what sets the theme for their new album. Burns has been mixing and messing with synths since around 2006. He talked about how the name for the band “Ember Fx” came from how one of his teachers called for him off the roll sheet. “She would say M. Burns, but with a southern accent which made it sound more like ‘emburns’. She would say it all the time like, ‘Emburns, Emburns behave. Emburns come here. Emburns do that.’ So that was pretty much my inspiration for the name ‘Ember’. Fx represents the techno and electronic synths we use in the music.” When asked how the recording went with famous music engineers John Joseph Puig and Joe Zook, Burns responded, “I took lots of notes, once I got over feeling awestruck. They’re bril-

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THE ROSE by Soﬁa Newton fers catering for special events and welcomes all parties, such as weddings and birthdays. My favorite part of the experience was the dessert menu. It was very hard to choose something because everything sounded so delicious. I went with tropical

key lime pie and I do not regret it. The pie was very light, and after a filling entree it was a great way to finish my dinner. The Rose is a bit pricey, but if you don’t mind spending a little more to get great food, service, and atmosphere, I highly recommend it.

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liant guys. Puig’s recording studio has 90 audio compressors, which is a lot since most studios only have 25 to 30.” Ember Fx has a great future

ahead. Burns has his head in the right place and they are doing it right with their music. In the next issue of Horizons, be sure to check out a review of “Lights & Action.”

EMBER FX by Brandon Durham

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CONTRA DANCING WELCOMES ERAU STUDENTS LYNDA ROBERTS

Student Life Correspondent

Contra dancing may be hard to describe but the enjoyment it creates cannot be denied. Although not well known to the general public, it has a following of thousands of dancers in all fifty states. According to one website, Contra is danced to Celtic, Quebecois, Old Time, New England, Southern Appalachian, Jazz, Blues, and all sorts

of other music played by live bands and callers. In a Contra dance, parallel lines of dancers stand opposite or in “contra to” their partners. In response to the caller’s instruction, each couple interacts with the couple next to them to form a four person set. Contra dancing is a group activity as well as a partner dance. Over the course of a dance one will mix together with everyone else in the set. Contra dancing is not specifically a male or female activity,

so anyone can join in. Contra dancing goes back to the seventeenth century in England. It would later spread across Europe with many different styles blending with each other, creating offshoots of the popular activity. One of today’s most popular Contra bands is the talented Privy Tippers from Tucson. [http://www.folkhappens. org] describes the Tippers as a “rock-solid” band steeped in the Southern string band tradition. For the past 16 years

they have kept one foot in the south while stepping into several other musical traditions such as French Canadian, New England, and the music of the Southwestern Borderlands. Jacquie Wohl leads the band with her driving melodic fiddling. Dave Firestine is an exceptional lead and backup mandolin player who adds a danceable punch to each and every note. On the string bass, Jerry Ray Weinert lays the rhythmic foundation for the toe-tapping music.

Bruce Hardwick, the coordinator of the local chapter of a monthly Contra dancing event, encourages and invites all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students to attend the dances here in downtown Prescott. It is a lively and inexpensive night of fun you will look forward to attending again and again. Hardwick says of his Contra passion, “We would love to introduce the young people of Embry-Riddle to the good fun of Contra dancing. I know you

will have a great time and be glad you came.” Instructions for beginners are given a half hour before each dance. Check out the video at [http://www.folkhappens.org] and see what Contra dancing is all about. The scheduled Contra dances can be found here. You may also contact Bruce Hardwick at 928.925.5210 for more information. After a long week of school work, why not head to the Contra dance for a night of great entertainment?

New FAA Rule Gives Embry-Riddle Students Advantage For Airline Jobs A special authorization by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week grants Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the authority to certify its Aeronautical Science degree graduates the opportunity to apply first officer status upon reaching 1,000 hours and therefore eligible sooner to work for commercial airlines. Effective immediately, pilots with 1,000 flight hours rather than the 1,500 hours identified last month by the FAA will be

Leap Continued from C1 Just about anything, but the most successful are your hands or a chopstick.

eligible for a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license and opportunity to apply for a first officer position with an airline. Under the July rule, aviation degree-granting fouryear universities like EmbryRiddle were allowed to apply for flight-time reductions for its graduates based on its comprehensive and rigorous training curriculum that includes the nation’s only full-motion simulator training at an accredited higher educational insti-

tution. The FAA notified the university’s College of Aviation officials at both its Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., campuses just prior to students heading back to campus to start the fall semester. “This further shows how the governing bodies and leaders in the aviation industry value the quality, hands-on education our students receive,” said EmbryRiddle President Dr. John P. Johnson. “Our graduates represent the highest level of professionalism,

While the device is frustrating to use at first, it soon becomes very entertaining to play around with. Some of the apps haven’t been developed properly for Leap Motion and can be glitchy.

Overall, I would recommend buying this device. While this is the only device of its kind I find it to be very reasonably priced for the technology provided. Many of the apps will be improving over the next few years.

experience and standards that the airlines have come to expect and want in their job force. “This rapid action taken by the FAA demonstrates that our degree programs and students are at the forefront of collegiate aviation,” Johnson added. “We are pleased to receive this validation as the preeminent aeronautical and aerospace academic institution in the world.” The new ruling comes just one month after the FAA increased qualification requirements for

first officers – also known as copilots – who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines to 1,500 hours in conjunction with holding a restricted ATP. It included allowances for reduced hours for pilots holding bachelor’s degrees from Embry-Riddle’s two residential campuses. (Previously, first officers were required to have only a commercial pilot certificate, which requires about 250 hours of flight time.) To be hired by the airlines, candidates will need both the ATP li-

cense and an airline aircraft type rating. Embry-Riddle graduates will be able to meet each of these training requirements with their access to full-flight simulation via a full-motion simulator installed this month at the Daytona Beach Campus and a long-standing contract with a Phoenix-based pilot training center with full-motion simulator training alongside airline crews for students at the Prescott Campus. PRESS RELEASE

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Hazy Rocks GSIS Go-to Info Resources

PATRICIA WATKINS Special to Horizons

Has anyone heard that ancient Chinese proverb (and curse), “May you live in interesting times?” There has rarely been a time when the U.S. and the world did NOT live in interesting times. In the twenty-first century, the ubiquity of the web and our 24/7 news cycle inundates us with information from every corner of the globe via television, the internet, newspapers, radio, computers, cellphones, and even jumbotrons in sports arenas and along city streets, big and small. The issue students often grapple with is how to find the most authoritative sources in support of research for papers, presentations, EAGLE Eye intelligence briefings or everyday academic studies. Part 1 in this occasional series will explore Hazy Library resources, beginning with the GSIS program – Global Security and Intelligence Studies. Watch this space for future columns addressing sources of information for other ERAU fields of study. Reference Collection – the Basics: For quick hands-on solu-

tions, you can’t go wrong with encyclopedias and reference tools like “The Columbia Gazetteer of the World” (alphabetical listing of regions, country, city, town, rivers, etc. with basic history of a region), “The World Almanac,” “The Statistical Abstract of the U.S.”(now in electronic format), or “Encyclopedia Britannica.” Hazy Library also has the 99-volume set of Oxford University Press’ “Terrorism-Documents of International and Local Control.” Each volume contains complete information detailing the specifics about a topic related to terrorism. Volume 99, for example, is all about Pakistan: Pakistani Legislation, Agreements, Statements and Reports to the UN, US Perspectives and expert testimony and outside reports about trends

in violence in that country. Books & e-books: A search in the library online catalog using basic keyword ‘terrorism’

50+ libraries). If we keyword search ‘terrorism’ using Embry-Riddle’s e-brary (e-book) subscription (shared between

returns 200 print books in the Hazy Library book collection. Expand the search to include e-books and the number doubles to over 400. Another 600 print books are in the YLN catalog (Yavapai Library Network,

Prescott and Daytona Beach) over 500 e-books are found, like the 2012 edition of “The Encyclopedia of Terrorism” and “Business Confronts Terrorism: Risks and Responses.” A separate search in the YLN e-

The Motorola Moto X Advantage TOM NGUYEN Correspondent

More and more of us are getting smartphones and other smart devices. A large and evergrowing player in that industry is none other than Google. Google’s recent acquisition of Motorola Mobility has put them at quite an advantage. They can now make a truly Google phone. The Moto X, This the new line of Motorola phones will have an impact not only on the smartphone industry but in the Ingress community as well. Ingress is Google’s endeavor in the mobile gaming market. The game uses real-world data as players travel around the community capturing points for their teams. The current issue involves device specific functions within the game, as Ingress only runs Android which is open to a wide variety of devices. Google is coaxing players to use it’s Motorola phones through the game. This

is a huge concern for players who enjoy the game but don’t want to spend money to get an advantage. The recent release of the new Moto X has revealed that it and other Motorola phones come built-in with the Ingress app. A great way to get people to join the game and gather data, but if only that were so. Motorola

phones get the advantage of being the only device able to obtain the new and powerful in-game item. This will put players with older and/or cheaper phones at a disadvantage, further convincing players to use Motorola phones. So far the game has been completely free to play and well balanced (at least mechanicswise). Though the game, which is in closed beta, still needs more

work, is this the right way to do it? The Moto X is reportedly a “purer” version of Android. It runs Google apps right out of the box and uses “contextual awareness” to improve user experience. The “contextual awareness” feature of the Moto X seems to be its most concerning. Google stores data on usage so that the phone can learn more about the user, using the data to improve the user experience. Basically, they are expanding the services from “Google Now” into a larger scale. The level of customization that the customer has when ordering the Moto X is a largely unique feature. This will definitely attract the attention of many consumers, allowing Google to further integrate itself into our daily lives. It seems that Google’s large impact on our lives will only get larger. At some point in the future, each one of us will be in possession of a smart device. When that time comes, will our lives still be our own?

brary e-book collection (shared with ERAU-Prescott) discovered a whopping 18,000 e-book documents – from “Terrorism and the Internet to Estimating Terrorism Risk, and Dying to Kill: the Allure of Suicide Terror.” Academic Magazines: Hazy Library subscribes to Jane’s publications - the authoritative source for geopolitics and defense news, including “Jane’s In te r n a t i o n al Defense Review, Jane’s Intelligence Review, Jane’s Defense Weekly.” We also have print subscriptions to “Critical Studies on Terrorism,” “Terrorism and Political Violence,” “Patterns of Global Terrorism,” “The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International,” “Intelligence and Nation-

al Security,” “International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence,” and “The Journal of International Security Affairs.” Databases – ERAU spends a bundle on subscription article databases supporting the entire curriculum. In addition to the Big 3 general news databases (ProQuest, Lexis-Nexis, and OmniFile Full Text Mega), we purchase subscriptions to specific GSIS Studies sources: CultureGrams (country data), [Stratfor.com] (news, commentary on social, political events), Digital National Security Archive, Homeland Security Digital Archive, Aviation Week Intelligence Network, Global Terrorism Database, and the ever-awesome Jane’s Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis – a compendium of intelligence briefings and defense and industrial country studies. We do indeed ‘live in interesting times’ - the curse of too much information. But these Hazy Library resources may be just the thing to provide you with robust sources of excellent global research and intelligence. The Hazy Library indeed rocks information resources. Why not give them a try?

My Tour of C&D Zodiac Aerospace MICAELA STEWART Copy Editor

This summer I was able to tour one of the fastest growing aerospace companies in Santa Maria, Calif., C&D Zodiac Aerospace. The French company, founded in 1972, has rapidly expanded to 15 facilities in four different countries. C&D opened its first building in Santa Maria in 1990 and has been an asset to the city’s economy ever since. Their main product is luxury airline interior seat shells. These are seats you can only dream about sitting in for long international flights. Their clients are many small and international airlines, such as Emirates and Cathay Pacific. My tour started with going to the wrong building. They have five complexes for various divisions of the company, but not all of them are on the same side of the street. I was there to see my father, who was going to my tour guide for the day. Granted, I was feeling embarrassed after walking confidently up the the receptionist and being told it was the wrong building. However, I eventually met my father in the Quality department and started my tour.

On the main floor you had to wear safety glasses, unless you were in an office off the manufacturing floor. The manufacturing floor was a huge open space filled with workers in various stages of the manufacturing process. As we walked along, I saw workers working with a honeycomb material made out of a type of fiberglass or plastic. They cut it into shapes that would then be placed in a heat press between two thin sheets of another material, where it would be stamped into a seat shell shape. At this station I met with two of the engineers who work with this machine. They told me that they were experimenting with a process that uses a high polymer putty that would be put in the press with the fiberglass honeycomb. This putty would mold to fill the honeycomb and finish off the edges, eliminating the need to fill them by hand with the spackle-like substance they use now. We then went to a station where all the holes for televisions, cup holders, and other accessories were cut out of the shells. Later, the edges would be filled with a putty of some sort and then it would be sanded, painted, and sealed before being put together with seat cush-

ions and other final touches. After touring the main floor, I was able to sit in on a meeting where the engineers from different departments reviewed a display of seat shells in various stages of completion. They were addressing problems and figuring out how to refine the product. After the meeting, I was introduced to my father’s co-workers. I was then able to see the prototyping room and the engineering floor. Engineers worked on computer-aided design programs and materials analysis in these areas to design the next product for the company. The final stop was in the back lot. The company has a jet that they use to see if the finished product fits and if customers like it. Inspectors from the airlines can see their order and test it out before they install it into their own airplanes. The tour was very interesting, and I was excited to see some of the processes that engineers in the industry go through to take a product from design to completion. C&D Zodiac Aerospace is a great company that will grow in the next few years. To learn more about them, visit their website at [http:// www.cdaero.com].

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Lynda.com Helps You Succeed on Campus and Beyond BARBRA CHEARNEY Information Technology

With the new school year in full swing, you’re probably trying to lay the foundation for a successful semester. We want to help. Did you know that all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students, faculty, and staff have access to Lynda. com, an online training tool that teaches the latest software and skills through high-quality instructional videos? With lynda.com, you can access a current library of 2,070 courses on a broad range of topics including desktop computing, business skills, photography, social media, web design, music, animation and more. Lynda.com reports that university students

tend to like tutorials on Photoshop, PowerPoint, Blackboard, Word, HTML, WordPress, Twitter, How to Manage Teams and Leadership Fundamentals. So far, 2,060 members of the Embry-Riddle community have logged on to lynda.com to learn something new. Have you tried it yet? Some of ERAU’s most popular courses are Excel 2010 Essential Training, Blackboard Essential Training and Time Management Fundamentals. Just last week, Lynda.com released new courses on Windows 8 Tips and Tricks, Adobe InDesign Updates, Working with Data on the Web and YouTube Projects. Whatever your goals and interests are, you will find something of value. Be sure to check the site regularly since new courses are add-

ed every week. All new courses are highlighted in the center of Lynda.com’s homepage and are immediately available. Log on and check out the latest releases today. Lynda. com’s layout is easy to navigate, and your personal profile is simple to view and update. You can browse, search, and select specific courses to help you succeed this semester, future semesters, and in life. Brush up on some computer basics, take a current commu-

nication skill to the next level or explore something totally new. With Lynda.com, you can learn

online, on your own schedule, and at your own pace. You can even access the Lynda.

com library from your mobile device. Exercise files let you follow along with the instruction, and bookmarks help you keep track of what you’d like to watch or rewatch. You can even make and/ or share course playlists with other people at Embry-Riddle! The courses offered through Lynda.com are extensive, so you can use them to master a new skill. Or you can use the keyword search feature within a course to extract pertinent information. This means that you can use Lynda.com as a tutor. For example, if you’re using a software application and get stumped on a specific feature, you can just pop into a Lynda. com course, look up the feature up by keyword and go right to the place in the tutorial that discusses your topic. Plus, you can trust

that what you’re viewing is safe, secure and from an industry recognized professional. All finished courses come with a certificate of completion and a feeling of satisfaction. How’s that for creating a foundation for success? Get started with Lynda.com today. Visit the software tab in ERNIE, and click on the Lynda.com icon to enter the system. You can also personalize your ERAU Tools by adding the Online Training – Lynda.com icon to your ERNIE homepage. For questions, contact IT support at [ITSupport@erau. edu] or call 928.777.6990. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/EmbryRiddleIT] for the latest IT-related news and updates!

Tobacco Free? Counseling Services Avaliable DEBBIE RITTERBUSH Special to Horizons

able on campus in the Wellness Center from professionally-trained counselors who can help you find solutions. These services are free to all currently enrolled students. All counseling appoint-

counseling. The Counseling Program welcomes stuWe all have our share of dents of all cultural and ethproblems. Sometimes these nic groups, ages, lifestyles, problems interfere with our and diverse value systems. ability to do well in college, sometimes Counseling Services they interfere with May help students with: our ability to contin• Individual counseling ue in class, and some• Couples counseling times they interfere • Personal growth with our emotional • Maximizing potentials well-being. • Relationship problems College life offers • Values clarification many new experi• Stress management ences and challenges. Referrals to other agenThis can be an excitcies or practitioners ing time in your life. Making an appointment It can also be a stressto see a counselor on camful time if you, or pus is easy! Just stop by or someone you know, feels overwhelmed. Scan the QR code to “LIKE” us on call the Wellness Center 928.777.6653. Sometimes prob- Facebook. lems interfere with our emotional wellDon’t forget to “LIKE US” being. As a result, our ability ments are private and conto continue with classes or do fidential. Our program of- on Facebook at [http:// well in college can diminish. fers short-term counseling, w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Counseling Services is avail- as well as crisis intervention erauprescottwellnesscenter]

Letter from the Editor DAVID KRANTZ Editor in Chief

First off, congratulations, you are currently holding in your hands one of the top college newspapers in the country. Second, if you are new here this should be no surprise because

here at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this is what we do, be the best there is. Every year upon return I find myself astounded at the magnitude of what everyone does at this fine school. For starters, as mentioned earlier, we are home to one of the top collegiate newspapers in the country.

The Golden Eagles Flight team regularly sweeps the competition away in landslide victories. Students have built a jet dragster that leaves aerospace companies in the dust. Our space physicists regularly help our professors working on the LIGO project detecting gravitational waves. GSIS students, I swear, already work for the FBI and in a lot of cases this is true. Lastly, we have one of the top business programs in the state - a program that has become a regular in national competitions.

ANONYMOUS Correspondent

ular populace. It is a cruel way to ask smokers to just suddenly stop their habit “cold turkey”. Unfortunately most tobacco users and smokers are not willing to drop their habits immediately and suffer the immediate side effects of

A hot topic has recently emerged upon the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus. The school has the made the decision to ban tobacco from school property, which includes everything from cigarettes to hookah to the electronic water vapor cigarettes. There are quite a few pros and cons that are tagged to this decision. Growing up in our society, we are conditioned to believe that we should never smoke. We are told it’s a bad habit and smoking will cause serious health risks sooner or later for a person. This is true and definitely a good practice to teach to young people, but there is no concern for those that are already trapped in the cycle of smoking repeatedly throughout the day. I believe the university has made a good decision to ban tobacco to help those that have made smoking and tobacco a practice in daily routine, but to ban it entirely hurts this partic-

withdrawal. For the ones who do want to quit tobacco most will succeed, but there are those who resort back to it and continue it for the rest of their life. Those that continue to use tobacco will do so. Tobacco users have the option to go off campus if there is time to leave and come back. This is an effective technique to entice smokers to

Take a moment to let that sink in…we are truly geeks. But that isn’t the end, not even close. Last year was our first year in a conference for volleyball and soccer, and both sports happened to mop up, declaring us the reigning regional champions. Not much needs to be said about wrestling as those guys are one of the top wrestling teams in the country, holding more national titles than I can count. Don’t forget about our golf teams, who in only two seasons of play have moved themselves

to the top of the competition. W h oa , w e do some crazy stuff here, but the best part is that there is even more I didn’t mention. So as a final thought to chew on - we are the current Embry-Riddle. The question now is what are we going to do?

quit due to the constant traveling off and on the campus. However, this situation can generate a multitude of complaints from the community of tobacco users. Something that the school should have started out with would be designated smoking areas. Select secluded parts of campus that would be within short walking distances from major buildings such as the library and AC-1 where tobacco users could go a freely smoke without troubling others around them. I believe the school was too harsh with the decision on handling the situation at hand for today and the future. So far this decision has upset people in the ERAU community and could also detract future students and employees from wanting to come here because of the inconvenience of not being able to smoke on campus. If the school wants to make a drastic change, I do not think it should be a one sided and endall-be-all change. There needs to be some form of compromise between the two parties.

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If you are the ﬁrst person to guess the plane correctly, your name will be placed in the next issue.

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