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Drag Show Turns Heads

ELI OLSON Correspondent

In a show of support for LGBT students on campus, the Women’s and Diversity Center and the Pride Network partnered on Thursday, Feb. 13 to host Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s second drag show. Opening at 8 p.m., speakers pounded and a number of pink, red, and white balloons were spread out around the dimmed room as well as several helium filled balloons and sets of moving lights. The show attracted a crowd including students from on campus and from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. The beginning of the show did not go perfectly as technical issues delayed the show opening. To pass the time audience members ate the pizza and snacks provided and played with the balloons until the issues themselves were resolved and performers prepared their music. The first performer wore a tight black dress and lip synched while dancing on and off the stage, collecting light heartedly offered dollar bills. She did face some difficulty walking in heels as she got off the stage however she concluded happily blowing kisses into the audience.

The second performer went by Coco Minaj and wore a bright red wig to match her namesake. Entering third, with a completely different performance, was Professor Jacobs in a nun getup. Going by Sister Floyd, he performed to multiple songs including “Maria” from The Sound of Music. His choreography was intentionally excessive, involving showgirl kicks and hand holding, as well as smacking his partner with a ruler.After that came Miss Shar-

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On Feb. 5, the Eagle Leadership Series held its workshop “Leadership in a Cross Cultural World.” Led by Debi Parris, the focus of the presentation was

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on dealing with different cultures and working with people who have different views and standards than oneself. The first step to this is understanding one’s own culture so as to appreciate the differences between American culture and the others of the world. It was emphasized that the workshop was only an introduction, and that many people have obtained doctorates in studies of cross cultural communication. Culture was defined as the acquired knowledge used to interpret and generate behavior. Culture itself is a complex concept that varies for every region and, to a lesser extent, every individual’s unique blend of larger cultures. Culture is inherited from previous generations, and many of its elements are not immediately obvious. The immediate comparison was that culture is like an iceberg. There is a tip, which contains the most obvious components of culture such as language, food, and clothing. There are also deeper levels, which take more time to understand. A level below this are traits that are still rather visible, but take time to notice such as body language, manners, the implications of actions, and personal space. At the deepest and most difficult to see levels are the core concepts of a

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Finishing off the night, Mike and Daisy Girl gave a very lighthearted performance to Shania Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much.” Every verse of the song was emphasized by some exaggerated action, such as a sign saying “I go to Embry-Riddle” for the line “so you’re a rocket scientist.” From there the two built upwards, playing an air guitar for an instrumental portion, showing off a drawn on eight pack and using a small children’s bicycle to represent a car. After the show concluded people immediately moved into the Queen of Hearts Dance party. The organizers were rather happy with the event, which was much more choreographed than its equivalent from the fall, but they expressed regrets that limited advertising had led to a smaller crowd than they had previously experienced.

“Going by Sister Floyd, [Professor Jacobs] performed to multiple songs including ‘Maria’ from ‘The Sound of Music.’”

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lene, wearing cowgirl clothing including the hat and an extremely curly wig. Working with country music, she worked the crowd, walking down the center aisle and around the seats. Sassiana was next, sporting a bandana headband and a leather jacket for the performance. The performance was overtly sexualized and she was unafraid to sit on a lap to make her point. The energetic performance earned more lighthearted dollar bills. Next up was Bobette, wearing a long black dress. She was unafraid to show off the leg slit in the dress and provided a fantastic performance, showing particular attention to the front row of the crowd. During the show she got very close and personal, though she was quite willing to show off from the stage as well.

culture, including members’ sense of self, gender roles, courtship, friendship, and modesty. These values take the form of many different distinctions between cultures such as an individualism-collectivism balance or whether goals are viewed in the long term or not. Though these vary quite a bit, it was stressed that no culture is inherently better or worse than another. One of the most significant differences was that of how time is treated, with cultures such as the United States stressing punctuality. In an anecdote Debi Parris gave, she told of a time that she had organized a night dedicated to African culture, only to have most of the students involved with food only show up when the event was about to start.

A video was then shown from an international student orientation about how to shake hands with and identify Americans. Though rather light-hearted, it served to strongly emphasize the strong sense of personal space that is common in the United States. The attendees then picked partners and spent time interviewing each other on their sense of cultural identity. It was a strange experience for many, who had not focused all that much on their own culture before. From there another video was presented, this time showing reactions and culture shock effects of international students from various countries upon coming to the USA. see LEADERSHIP page A3

Lisanne Kippenberg / Horizons Newspaper Embry-Riddle students share their differences in culture at an Eagle Leadership Series.

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ATF Agent Jay Dobyns Amazes Students Jake Suss Online Editor

Wearing boots, a goatee, and a suit jacket that could not quite hide his obvious muscularity, it is easy to tell that Jay Dobyns is not a man with whom to trifle. What is not immediately obvious however, is that this man spent two years undercover, infiltrating the Arizona Hells Angels. On Feb. 6, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s new College of Security and Intelligence, ASIS, and the Honors Student Association had the honor of hosting Dobyns for a two hour speech. Dobyns opened his speech by saying everyone should “bet on themselves” and be courageous, saying that all his success in life stemmed from being confident in himself. He told the audience not to be average, but to stand out above the crowd. Throughout the next two hours, Dobyns went on to describe his life in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and what how he eventually went undercover to infiltrate the Hells Angels. In the first week of his employment with the ATF, a drug dealer took Dobyns hostage and shot him in the shoulder. He pulled out the shirt he was wearing that night, inserting his finger through the bullet hole and said, “I hadn’t even gotten my first paycheck when I got shot.”

Dobyns used this event to demonstrate the dirty and difficult life of living undercover. Unlike how Hollywood portrays undercover agents, Dobyns said, “the truth of it is, my world is a nasty, dirty, bloody world… Working undercover, you have to play their game in their world.” Before infiltrating the Hells Angels, Dobyns had 15 years of experience as an undercover agent. He explained the technique of infiltrating a criminal group as “making them draw inaccurate conclusions from accurate judgments.” This is why Dobyns constantly carried a baseball bat with him, claiming “to do the job right, you have to have some swag.” When he first found out about the mission to infiltrate the Hells Angels, Dobyns said, “I wasn’t the best guy for the job, just the right guy at the right time. I barely even knew how to ride a motorcycle.” However, Dobyns quickly adapted to the task, first muscling his way into a motorcycle club based in Tijuana called the Solo Angels to build his credibility. It was not long before the Hells Angels noticed him and invited him to begin the process of joining the gang. To join a motorcycle club, the process starts by acting as a “hangaround,” or official friend of the club, then as a prospect, and finally, as a full patch member. While living in Prescott and acting as a prospect for the Skull

Jake Suss / Horizons Newspaper Jay Dobyns opens his presentation by discussing the importance of betting on yourself.

Valley Hells Angels, Dobyns and his team devised a way for him to earn his patch. Dobyns told the leader of the gang that his friends in Mexico found a member of the rival Mongols and that he planned to go kill him. In Mexi-

co, Dobyns and the ATF staged a crime scene, and then Dobyns returned to Skull Valley with pictures and Mongols jacket. For Dobyns’ apparent murder of a Mongol member, the Hells Angels made him full patch member.

After showing pictures of arrested Hells Angels and SWAT teams posing in front of Hells Angels bars, Dobyns closed his speech by talking about his family. With a touch of sadness in his voice, Dobyns related

how difficult the ordeal was for his son and daughter and how he is happy to be done with undercover work. When asked if he would do it again however, Dobyns said, “Absolutely I would do it again.”

Golden Eagles Sweep Regionals National Engineers Micaela Stewart Copy Editor

On Feb. 4-8 the Golden Eagles Flight Team competed in the Region II SAFECON regional qualifiers. They did well, according to their captain, despite the not-so-stellar weather. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University came on top again for their 28th win in a row for regionals. Embry-Riddle has a mighty reputation in the sky and they certainly proved that in this event, earning 333

points overall and beating San Jose State by 219 points. In flight events the team cleaned house taking most if not all the top spots in the ranking. Individually, the team did extremely well. Mitchell Boehle achieved the title of Top Pilot and Top Scoring Male Contestant, achieving first in almost all of the events he participated in. Julie Bales earned an award for the Top Scoring Female Contestant. Outstanding Team Member Award went to Daniel Sullivan. The whole team did an excellent job competing and helping out.

This year, two regions were represented and were both scored separately. Kyle Thannisch, the Golden Eagles captain, said it was “cool seeing the other schools we don’t normally see.” Some schools were San Jose State, the Air Force Academy and Westminster. They will be seeing some of these teams at nationals. Nationals are in three months and “we have work to do” according to Thannisch, but they are to be ready for the challenge. With the extra schools in attendance, there was a bit of

added pressure to keep the runways and skies clear, but there were no accidents and only one flat tire. About 35 to 36 planes were on the ramp just for the competition and Thannish feels that might have been intimidating to outside air traffic, though a few helicopters did touch down during the week. All of the teams were taken to a Sundogs game for a social event and though Prescott lost, it was still a good opportunity for the different schools to so-

centration of ice crystals as well as the air temperature and whether the airplane collecting the information experienced aircraft icing. From this information, Walker mapped out the size distribution of ice crystals. Her next order of action is to analyze these graphs looking for a relationship between the size distribution of ice crystals and aircraft icing. Walker is working with Professor Dorothea Ivanova who said, “I do believe [Walker] has a strong potential as a researcher. I am happy to work with her on this project.” The current information provided to pilots by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for icing conditions disregards ice and

mixed-phase clouds. The CIP (Current Icing Potential) maps areas and elevations at which aircraft icing is probable. However, icing also occurs outside of the positions mapped by the CIP. As any pilot knows, aircraft icing is very dangerous. Ice collects on the surfaces of an airplane, changing the weight and shape. This ice in turn changes the airflow over the wings, which reduces lift. Icing often leads to fatalities. Aircraft icing forms in two ways- traditional and nontraditional. Icing traditionally forms when snowflakes fall through a warm layer of air and continue into colder air. This transi-

tion causes the snowflakes to melt and then become a supercooled liquid (which is liquid below zero degrees Celsius). The super-cooled liquid then freezes as soon as it makes contact with any solid object- such as an airplane’s frame or engine. However, icing can occur without a warm layer of air. In fact, according to the Canadian Freezing Drizzle Experiment, 80 percent of icing occurs in nontraditional methods. If Walker’s hypothesis is proven correct, then more accurate icing information can be provided to pilots with the hope that such information will reduce accidents caused by aircraft icing.

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Student Research Project: Non-Traditional Aircraft Icing Conditions Kristen Sandager Correspondent

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Victoria Walker is researching methods to predict non-traditional aircraft icing conditions. She is working under the hypothesis that non-traditional aircraft icing is related to the size distribution of ice crystals in arctic cirrus clouds. Under funding from a NASA Space Grant, Walker is analyzing a data set from the Department of Energy ARM (Atmospheric Radiation Measurement) Program. This data set includes such information as the diameter and con-

Week Events

Patricia Watkins Special to Horizons

Billed as the only event of its kind, Engineers Week has its roots in 1951 when the National Society of Professional Engineers initiated it. For the next several decades Engineers Week programs were local, disconnected, and mostly focused within the profession. In 1990, the Foundation and Bechtel Group launched “DiscoverE,” the first formal national call to engineer volunteers for engagement in K-12 education, partly in response to government studies showing future shortages in engineering talent. Today national Engineers Week is sponsored by a host of organizations including: Northrup Grumman Foundation, Philips 66, Bechtel, IBM, Boeing, TE Connectivity, Lockheed Martin, Exxon Mobil, NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying), 3M, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, Shell Oil, and Bechtel – 100 organizations in all, devoted to celebrating engineers, and expanding community awareness and educational outreach. According to the DiscoverE foundation [http://www.discovere.org], this year’s theme is Let’s Make A Difference to: •Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world. •Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers.

•Bring engineering to life for kids, educators and parents. During Engineers Week , the Hazy Library and the College of Engineering at ERAU-Prescott is hosting George Plosker, IEEE XPLORE database Client Services Manager. He will be onsite in AC1 Room 104 on Wednesday, Feb. 19 for an information and informal Q&A. IEEE literature and other “goodies” (notepads, pens, luggage tags, etc.) will be available. We will be raffling off tshirts, too! Please stop by to meet George and bring your IEEE questions. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the IEEE! Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers have access to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library of more than 3.5 million full-text documents consisting of: IEEE peer-reviewed journals, IEEE peerreviewed conference papers and IEEE Standards including Draft Standards. Plosker will present a one hour briefing on best practices use of IEEE Xplore, titled “The IEEE Xplore Digital Library: Insider Tips and What’s New.” When: Wednesday February 19, 2014 Where: AC1 Room 104. 12:35 – 1:40 p.m. Engineers and future engineers: Come join us Wednesday, Feb. 19 as we celebrate national Engineers Week and learn more about one of the best ERAU resources: IEEE Xplore Digital Library!

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Telescopes, Lasers, and Explosions Micaela SteWart Copy Editor

Dr. Jonah Kanner from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration spoke at the second Science Speaker Series on Feb. 4 about his work studying gravitational waves. Dr. Kanner completed his doctorate at the University of Maryland and his post-doc at NASA Goddard. He now works as a researcher for LIGO at Caltech. His work includes and is based on some of the same material Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Professors Brennan Hughey and Michele Zanolin have worked on. Dr. Kanner’s presentation focused on the results of follow up observations of gravitational waves. The first part focused on what the LIGO and Virgo stations were capable of. Kanner stated that the observatories are sensitive to most of the sky and the long arms of the detector are designed to pick up the most exciting events in space. The four kilometer arms are filled with carefully positioned mirrors lined up with a laser. Any change could be a result of gravitational waves.

The main hope of the outposts is to detect gravitational waves given off by binary star motion. Physicists think that the gravitational waves describe the motion of the stars and the faster the objects are orbiting, the higher frequency of gravitational waves that are produced. In a stylized representation of the orbit of the stars and the gravitational waves produced, the movie showed a visible increase of waves as the stars got closer together. Dr. Kanner then went to talk about what observational physicists are looking for. The merging of two neutron stars is something they are looking for diligently. The history of the merging is carried by the gravitational waves. The merging is hypothesized to be very brief and very bright with emissions across the spectrum including gamma ray bursts and kilonovas. Observing an afterglow is also one of the goals of the project. The last big collaboration included Dr. Kanner and other physicists from around the world. The ROTSE, Liverpool, and Skymapper were some of the facilities used to collect data. Kanner said they were looking for changes in the transient. It was a “needle in a haystack problem,” he explained, as

they couldn’t cover all of the sky but they did get a good bit of it. The transients are brief and they use a subtraction program that compares images from different times to see if there are any bright spots there at one time and gone the next. That, he explained, were one of the few techniques to find transients. Using these techniques they did find one which they believe is an afterglow and they are very excited to study that area. Finishing the presentation, Dr. Kanner said that the LIGO Collaboration is well on its way to completing the Advanced LIGO detector. They are planning to expand horizons, tune it to observe Gamma-Ray Bursts and binary neutron stars, and look for kilonova. The first data collection is scheduled for 2015 and by 2017 they hope to have it designed to sensitivity requirements. “[The] era of gravitational wave astronomy is about to begin,” with those parting words Dr. Kanner opened up to some questions. This talk was a good addition to the Science Speaker Series. Dr. Kanner’s presentation expanded on a subject spoke on before but it was good to hear about some more of the recent discoveries on the subject.

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Fast Track Instructor Pilot Course rYan albrecht Special to Horizons

Let’s face it. The reason we do all of this flight training is so we can have a job one day and get paid to fly airplanes, rather than paying to fly airplanes. One of the best ways to make that jump from paying to fly to getting paid to fly is by becoming a flight instructor. Not only will flight instructing help you build the flight time, you will get a restricted Airline Transport Pilot license which you will need to apply at an airline anyway. It is also fun and rewarding. When you solo your first student it is just as exiting and self-fulfilling as when you first soloed yourself. Yes,

that smile on your flight instructor’s face when you soloed was real. The fast track program is for students who are currently ready or will be ready to start the flight instructor course (FA-421) this upcoming summer. The fast track program starts the first day of summer A and is designed to help students complete their flight instructor airplane and flight instructor instrument-airplane certificates over the summer in time to be ready for the flight instructor new hire class in August. What are the benefits of applying for and being accepted into the fast track program besides being able to take advantage of the summer discount

and tuition waiver? Fast track students get priority scheduling with their instructor pilot and aircraft. Fast track students get a guaranteed interview for a flight instructor job when they are done. Your performance in the course will be rewarded with reduced interview requirements. If you get an A in ground school, the new hire written exam will be waived. If you get a first attempt pass on the stage I check, the interview flight will be waived. If you get a first time pass on the stage III check, the interview sim will be waived. As mentioned before, if you get hired as an instructor pilot, you start building the valuable experience you will need to go to the

airlines and you get to be a part of someone else’s dream of become a professional pilot as well. Fast track applications are being accepted now until the last day of March. The application should include a cover letter, resume, and a letter of recommendation. Please turn applications in to Jared Testa or Ryan Albrecht. Please contact your Flight Training Manager or myself if you have any questions about fast track. We are here to help you succeed and look forward to assisting you. We are located upstairs in the F6 building at the flight line and can be contacted via email, phone, or ETA message. Good luck on your midterms and safe flying.

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The reactions covered any number of often unnoticed parts of American life, such as the abundance of cheese on food, the informal interactions with authority figures, the com-

parative openness and lack thereof in American relationships, and even a certain amount of slang. Finally attendees were encouraged to develop cross cultural skills such as listening, and to befriend the international students already on campus through various programs through the Center for International Programs and Studies.

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Changing Images of Leaders Michelle bennett Correspondent

On Wednesday Feb. 12, “Introduction to Leadership” Eagle Leadership workshop was presented by Teri Poucher, the Director of Student Activities. In this seminar, Poucher discussed how the definition of leadership is dynamic and how its image has changed over the centuries. The goal of this particular workshop was for students to learn about various leadership theories through history, to develop their leadership philosophy, and to identify their strengths and weaknesses in leadership. Poucher began the presentation by asking students to share their definition of what they thought leadership was. As students gave various answers, she pointed out how everyone had their own vari-

Regionals Continued from A2 cialize. Region II also had dinner at the Palace where close to 80 people were in attendance and the teams could put aside their rivalries for a while. Before they go to nationals, the Eagles’ captain is going to

ation and thoughts on leadership. This exercise was meant to get students to realize how unique leadership could be to each person. Using the PowerPoint, Poucher then displayed a list of statements that students were supposed to answer true or false to. These statements included phrases such as “leaders are born, not made,” and “there is only one way of leading,”etc. The students’ task was to answer true or false to each statement. After completing the activity, Poucher proceeded to tell the students that they were alright, but all wrong at the same time. After a few seconds of puzzled looks, Poucher continued to explain at some point in history, each of those statements have been true or false. She proceeded to discuss leadership theories and how they have changed over time. She really helped in giving the stu-

dents a look at leadership in a different perspective. Near the end of the workshop, she distributed two exercises for students to rate phrases on how much it related to them. After tallying it all up, the numbers helped identify students’ strengths and weaknesses. This not only helped students understand what they’re good at, but how they can apply their strengths to be a leader in a situation. The first exercise had two categories students could have fallen under: task and relationship. Students with a high number in task meant they are good at delegating, organizing, and focusing on getting the work done. Students who associated with the relationship category are said to be more concerned with the well-being of group, focus more on the thoughts and feelings of a group, and encourage feedback.

In the second exercise, students’ results were split into three different categories: technical, human, and conceptual. Students who had a high number in technical were likely to have a strong ability to process or create methods. Students who had a high number in human were likely to have a strong ability to working with people. Finally, students who had a high number in conceptual were likely to have strong analysis skills and a strong ability to generate ideas. Poucher organized the Eagle Leadership Series which is a collection of workshops during the semester all revolving around leadership. Each workshop is presented by a different speaker every Wednesday. The goal of this program is to give students the opportunity to learn more about leadership and how they can strengthen their skills and apply it in their life.

work on improving the team’s scores in both the ground and flight events so they can b r i ng t h e i r third national title in a row home to Prescott. Thannisch is confident that they can do it. If they do, it will be Em-

bry-Riddle’s f i r st t h re e year winning streak at nationals. The whole event was a great way to make connections with other universities and participate in a bit of healthy competition both on and off the tar-

mac. The Air Force Academy has seemed to have found an undercover agent among the Embry-Riddle populace. They were armed with Academy stickers and have been placing them on the championship signs at the north entrance. It was a well done prank and a fun way to be a part of the fun that is SAFECON. Great job, Golden Eagles and good luck in preparing for nationals.

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Clubs Making Money Work Eli Olson Correspondent

Just about every major club has a treasurer or financial officer. To help them with their duties, the Eagle Leadership Series held a meeting on how to work with the financial paperwork of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. One of the first points discussed was the need for organized records and transparency. Many organizations have run into difficulty in the past from not properly listing their information. This makes it more difficult for the ordinary members of organizations, who usually want to know what their dues and membership fees are going to be used for. Several tools brought up for this included carbon-copy checks and a regular ledger as well as discussions at every club business meeting. Another section focused on club banking. It was recommended that clubs keep their advisor on the bank account to help ease transitions between officers and deal with potential problems, as well as adding more people who can sign off on financial paperwork. Clubs were also encouraged to obtain

an EIN number, which shows the IRS that the organization is not for profit and is used in the place of a social security number on bank accounts. Several standards and restrictions were also discussed, such as that for tax reasons, organizations cannot use the Embry-Riddle name. The exception to this is at competitions, saying that a club is from Embry-Riddle is acceptable and even encouraged. Fundraising standards were also discussed, seeing as fundraising is more complicated than a normal meeting. Any fundraisers must meet approval from the Office of Student Activities, the club advisor, and the Director of Student Activities. Like any other meeting, the appropriate paperwork is available to officers via the Control Tower. Some specific restrictions included food handling and legal requirements that money raised is donated to the designated cause, rather than being used for any other end. At the conclusion of the meeting a handful of other Control Tower features were demonstrated, such as displaying a budget to any viewers of the organization’s profile.

Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam Jake Suss Online Editor

For the 51st installment of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation History program, Embry-Riddle hosted retired Air Force Captain George Marrett. The Aviation History program and the Honors Association co-hosted the event, filling the Davis Learning Center with local Prescott residents and Embry-Riddle students.

vassed the audience to see who else served in the military. Nearly one quarter of the audience raised their hands, most of them having spent time in Vietnam. “It was my boyhood dream to become a pilot in World War II,” said Marrett, showing a picture of himself and a childhood friend dressed in 1940’s pilot garb. Although the war ended before he graduated high school, Marrett went on to make that dream a reality after competing ROTC through Iowa State College.

“Rescuing personel is a special characteristic of Americans: we support our troops; we bring them home.” ~ George Marrett Professor Nick Manderfield welcomed Marrett and gave a brief background of some of his accomplishments. Marrett flew 45 different military aircraft for the Air Force, including the F-4 Phantom, the F-86 Sabre, and the A-1 Skyraider. In total, Marrett garnered 9500 total flight hours, including 600 combat hours in his one-year tour in Vietnam before moving on to work for Hughes Aircraft. When Marrett stepped up to the microphone, he first can-

First becoming a fighter pilot and carrying nuclear weapons during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Marrett then went on to earn a coveted spot as a test pilot. “It was the candy store of aviation,” he said about flying the F-4 as a test pilot. Around that time, the conflict in Vietnam intensified, but Marrett said, “I did not volunteer because I had a young son and a wife.” The war effort became increasingly desperate however, and Marrett was sent to Vietnam

as part of the 602d Fighter Squadron from 1968-1969. His exploits there as an A-1 Skyraider pilot assigned to combat search and rescue are the subject of his book, Cheating Death. At that time, the Air Force increased attacks on the Ho Chi Minh trail through Laos, as more North Vietnamese used it to infiltrate the south. The United States however, could not appear to invade a “neutral” nation, so pilots like Marrett had to sanitize themselves of any identifying material. As part of a rescue squadron, Marrett’s duties were to assist in the recovery of downed American pilots shot down by North Vietnamese anti-aircraft fire. Marrett flew the aging Skyraider alongside three other fighter pilots who supported the two Sikorsky MH-53 Jolly Green Giant helicopters. With a C-130 for operational coordination and refueling, the flight would proceed to a downed pilot’s location and make contact with him via his survival radio. Marrett and the other Skyraider pilots covered the helicopters as they extracted the pilot. Marrett was very proud of his mission to recover downed Americans. “[Rescuing p ersonnel] i s a sp ec ial characteristic of Americans: we support our troops; we bring them home,” he said.

Jake Suss / Horizons Newspaper George Marrett discusses his life experiences before and during his flight time as a pilot during the Vietnam War.

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HIP HOP VIOLINIST ROCKS DLC MiCaEla stEWart Copy Editor

The audience was dancing and singing in their seats Friday night when hip-hop Violinist Josh Vietti took the stage with a rocking violin performance in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s DLC auditorium. Vietti started playing at age four and by age seven was sponsored by Mischa Lefkowitz who he studied with for 10 years. Originally from Orange County, Calif., Vietti has since done various tours around the United States including a highly successful college tour in 2012, which was renewed this year to include Embry-Riddle. He has opened for top artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Ne-Oh, and Justin Moore. The Embry-Riddle community was very lucky to have him perform on Feb. 7. The performance was fun and interactive for the whole audience and included renditions of many well-known songs that had people clapping and singing along with. Vietti’s warm up included fun songs like “Can’t Touch This” and the theme song from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere of the DLC. There was a good sized audience in attendance. The Board

of Campus Activities teamed up with the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity to help promote the performance and they did a great job filling up almost 50 percent of the seats in the DLC. After a few introductory tracks, Vietti went to the microphone to properly greet the audience and tell a few bad musician jokes. A good one was: “What does a lawsuit and a violinist have in common? Everyone is happy when the case is closed.” Though on that note, people were still happy when the case was open when Vietti was playing. The next segment included a rendition of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” followed by “Sweet Home Alabama.” Vietti encouraged the audience to clap, dance, and sing to the songs that they knew. Other songs played were “Thrift Shop,” a “Accidentally in Love,” and his version of “Black & Yellow.” Vietti switched between styles easily. One moment he hip-hopped, the next country, and he even slipped into a lively Irish jig once. He was very talented, even one time playing on the back of his head. Later he said that he was off his game, but it was impressive all the same. The second part of the show was more interactive with the audience. Vietti put a free copy of his new CD “Best of Both

Navneet Singh/ Horizons Newspaper Violinist Josh Vietti jams out to one of his most well-known covers, “Black and Yellow.”

Worlds” to the winner of a Michael Jackson dance-off. One girl and one guy from the audience were invited to the stage to show off their moves. In the end both received a CD after a thunderous applause from the audience. Later he slowed it down

to a waltz and invited anyone who knows how to dance to the stage. Two girls took the challenge and didn’t do too bad on the small stage. The show ended with a lively rendition of Canon in D, showing how even a restful tune could be turned into

Chinese Program Celebrates New Year dr. lEEan CHEn Special to Horizons

W hat could chopsticks have to do with jelly beans? Can you even pick up a jelly bean with chopsticks? The

students and faculty of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Chinese program found out on Jan. 31 for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Spruance House. Two large round trays with jelly beans were placed on two

long tables. Every two minutes, four people set up at one tray, each with a pair of chopsticks and started picking up the beans and placing them into their napkins. Each person was allowed to pick up only one bean at a time. At

the “go” of the timer, everyone raced to pick up as many beans as possible. The game got quite intense, as students used rulers to measure the distance between the jelly bean tray and their napkins, moving the latter to the closest possible spot, thus minimizing the distance for their jelly beans to travel and saving a few splits of a second. The winners of the game were Dr. Hong Zhan, who picked up 91 beans in two minutes. Second place was Army Cadet Marc Nicholes, with 71 beans. The third place was a Marine veteran, Nicholas Stone, with 65 beans. Congratulations to all the winners! The game was a fun way to practice the use of chopsticks, as many of the students are on the GSIS/Chinese Track and will be going to Beijing, China to home stay for a couple of months where they will continue practicing their chopstick skills for the next competitions to come!

something up-beat through the talents of Josh Vietti. Before he left, Vietti asked for everyone to gather round so he could instagram everyone. The night was a great success and a welcome change from the usual comedian, although the show

was funny in its own way. Vietti has his own web site [http:// joshvietti.com/] and YouTube channel if you want to check out his work. Vietti’s music is available on iTunes as well for those of you who would like to purchase some of his CDs or tracks.

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Joey Cilano: The Face of Young Republicans Lynda Roberts

Student Life Correspondent

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Joey Cilano is more than just interested in politics; he has immersed himself in American governmental policy since high school. Cilano carefully studies political speeches and ideology from early American leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson on up to present day politicians. Cilano says of his penchant, “I have always loved history so I guess politics is a natural progression of that passion. I stayed informed on the issues while in high school and followed the current events of politics. I was able to help my parents make decisions on who and what to vote for.” Having graduated from Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley, Cilano and his high school friend, Daniel Sullivan, brought their political keenness to Embry-Riddle and together they restarted College Republicans here on campus. The mission statement of the club is “to facilitate the dispersion of truthful informa-

tion, maintain a well-educated and competent understanding of current issues and events that affect our lives, the lives of those in our community and to endorse a traditional interpretation of the United States Constitution, and endorse and propagate free-market capitalism and to maintain a positive, conservative environment for debate and discussion. But above all we strive to communicate, to educate on, and to promote the conservative ideals and principles.” The ERAU College Republicans have 13 members and meet Monday evenings to discuss events for each semester. The club enjoys local politicians as guest speakers and the members have recently started a Historical Document Study Series. They will be studying documents relative to the formation and foundation of the United States including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Federalist Papers created by Jon Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. Common Sense by Thomas Paine is also on their agenda to reflect on and encourage a club environment for debate and discussion.

The College Republicans are co-hosting an impressive gubernatorial debate with the Yavapai County Young Republicans on March 24 at 7 p.m. at the DLC. Several major players including Secretary of State Ken Bennett, State Senator Al Melvin, City of Mesa Mayor, Scott Smith and former [GoDaddy.com] Executive Christine Jones will be the notable platform speakers. The president of the Yavapai County Young Republicans is ERAU Alumni, Matthew Perry. The debate will be a Town Hall style format where the visiting crowd will be able to ask questions of the guest speakers. Being extremely knowledgeable in American political history Cilano says of his interest in the subject, “I like the interaction with people and being able to express my beliefs. I enjoy taking an active role in the democratic process in which I think every citizen ought to be a part of.” Being a rigid constitutionalist Cilano believes in a traditional interpretation of the Constitution with limited government regulation. Cilano continues,” It is interesting to compare the parallels of current and past politics. Humans had

“Yeah it’s cool, but there is no point to all the fancy stuff. Half the rooms aren’t even used. They have a bathroom but it’s out of the way and smaller. I don’t get it.” - Stephen Woodard, Freshman

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the same nature and attitude a hundred years ago as they do today. In George Washington’s farewell address he warned the United States not get involved in foreign government affairs and his words still ring true. When the USA attempts to defend humanitarian beliefs we usually and unfortunately become the aggressors instead of the liberators. We try to prop up governments that rarely survive.” Cilano is a second semester student with sophomore

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status. He is studying computer engineering with a minor in business administration. Upon graduation Cilano says the best case scenario for him would be to design computers for space shuttle systems. A man of many talents Cilano is also a great singer with a range from country western to opera. Please contact Joey Cilano at [erau.crs@ gmail.com] if you are interested in joining the College Republicans at Embry-Riddle. “The new ﬁtness center is awesome, my roommate and I love it. There is a lot more lighting and better facilities. I like what they did with it.” - Oby Borland, Freshman “I think it’s great because it’s a more centralized entrance location and it’s more accountable for who comes in. It feels less like a boiler room.” - Elkanah Riley, Freshman

As you prepare for midterms, anxiety builds up. In order to do well, it is important to relieve the anxiety. This is where Residence Hall Association (RHA) can help. RHA is an organization on campus that provides educational and social events for students on campus. Our goal is to improve on-campus living and provide an outlet to students to participate in activities. RHA members are given a lot of responsibility to create a better experience for students living on campus. On Saturday, Jan. 11, RHA had a retreat at Spruance house where they participated in team building activities. Through the activities, fun and serious, RHA members got to know each other better and learn important lessons that could drive them to be more efficient at planning future activities for students living on campus. RHA focuses on creating activities and events for students living on campus. RHA is also involved with organizing a grilled cheese fundraiser every semester to fundraise to do more exciting activities for the students as well as care packages which parents can be buy for their children which contain many delicious treats. RHA members also have the opportunity to go to conferences to improve their leadership skills as well as develop more ideas to benefit the campus. If you are interested in getting involved, please stop by the RHA office in Hall 3, Room 121. RHA provides many leadership opportunities and tons of good experiences to learn from.

“That Awkward Moment” is a Little Awkward

Rating: R

Stars: 3.5 out of 5

Release Date: Jan. 31, 2014

Run Time: 94 minutes

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As I went in not knowing if this movie would be as funny as the previews showed it to be or what the actual plot line was, I ended up enjoying That Awkward Moment. Let’s be real here, who wouldn’t want to stare at Zac Efron for two hours? After previous failed relationships, three best friends decide to all stay single together. But this proves difficult when certain women come into their lives and they become confused about what they really want from life. The movie was mixed with humor, quirks that only best friends would have, and heartfelt moments. The movie mostly revolved around Zac Efron’s character, Jason. His character doesn’t believe

much in settling down, and even has rules he follows with women, such as what he calls the ‘so,’ where he has to decide ‘so, where is this actually going?’ He is the character that his friends want to be like, slipping in and out of the sheets with a list they call the ‘roster.’ Efron’s character doesn’t have much shame, which is shown in the dress up party scene, where he assumed the wrong kind of ‘dress up.’ The friend that easily fits into the role at the bar is Daniel, played by Miles Teller. Daniel remarks a lot of ridiculous things throughout the movie, which can be a little more crude than funny. But with the right sense of humor, it is enjoyable. Like his friend Jason, Daniel is much more into playing the game of not dating, and quickly jumps right into it. But quickly complications come into his life and he has a hard

time telling his two best friends what is actually going on. The third best friend in this trio is Mikey, played by Michael B. Jordan. Mikey’s character is more rational compared to his two friends. He is trying to salvage his own relationship and life and doesn’t understand what he has done wrong. Next to his friends, he is sweeter and more of a guy that girls would probably want to date in the end. He is the least willing to get into the bet with his friends, not believing that he should stay single. But like Daniel, he hides something from his friends as well. Mikey is one of those characters that you can’t help liking and wanting him to see the truth behind what is actually happening. In ways, all of the characters are likable. At some point in the movie, I liked one more than the other. The cast of women is also very

good, including Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis, and Jessica Lucas. But this movie definitely revolves around the ‘bromance’ that the guys have and what they realize they want later on in life. Overall, I thought this movie was well paced. It didn’t seem too long or too short. It had some outrageous moments that weren’t very realistic, but the emotions of the characters definitely seemed realistic. Definitely if you have more of a raunchy sense of humor then this movie is for you, especially if you are looking for something with more substance than just humor as it had good life stories mixed in to it. If you don’t enjoy that kind of humor, I recommend you wait for it to come out of theaters or just don’t bother seeing it. But in the end, I was touched by the feelings created in this movie and the plot line.

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FEb. 19, 2014

The Godfather: A Drink You Can’t Refuse bryan rHodEs News Editor

Ingredients: 2 ounce Scotch 2 ounce Amaretto This is a nice slow drink to sit and enjoy with the wonderful “The Godfather” movie. What is a better way to get into the movie than enjoying one of Marlon Brando’s favorite drinks? This is one of the simplest drinks to make, just measure out one ounce of each Scotch and Amaretto into a highball glass with ice. No need to shake the drink, just add your ingredients Crunch Bar: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 5 tablespoons liquid sweetener (maple syrup, agave, etc.), or to taste Pinch of fine grain sea salt, to taste 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup rice crisp cereal Peanut Butter Shell Drizzle: 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter of choice) 1 1/2-2 teaspoons coconut oil, as needed to thin out 1 teaspoon liquid sweetener (maple syrup, agave, etc.)

then swirl it around in the glass a few times before you take a drink to allow for the mixing of flavors. Once the flavors mix you get a slightly sweeter scotch with a hint of cherry but the actual flavor is almond. If you have any nut allergies, you want to make sure this is suitable to drink before indulging. What is really nice about this drink is that if you are a beginning scotch drinker it can help you get started with the heavy flavor that all scotches have. Most people can’t appreciate a good glass of scotch without drinking very often. Since scotch is one of the strongest proofs of liquor commonly available it can be hard to get started, which al-

lows people to get their bearing before drinking scotch straight. I would recommend not spending too much on the scotch since you will be mixing it with another flavor. Most scotches taste wonderful on their own, and can easily spend around 40 dollars on a bottle. With this price it will be one of the most expensive drinks with the least coming from everything. Amaretto is used in several different drinks that are common, so owning a bottle won’t be a very weird ingredient sitting on your shelf. With the simplicity of the drink, the great flavors that are mixed, and the history of where this drink comes from, I give it four out of five stars.

This scrumptious vegan recipe will leave you wanting only more! It is so easy to make, with no bake time, great for anyone in the freshmen dorms with no oven! I would recommend this to everyone and anyone looking for a chocolate and peanut butter treat. The first thing to do is line a muffin tin with parchment paper or foil. If you don’t have a muffin tin you can make bars with a normal pan and just line the bottom of it. Next, add the ingredients for the crunch bar into a pan except for the crisp cereal. Turn the stove on low heat and let the ingredients melt, stirring them together until they are smooth. When this happens, take the pan off

heat and then add the rice crisps into the warm and tasty chocolate mixture. After you have mixed the cereal into the chocolate content scoop the mixture into the muffin tin and smooth off the tops (if you don’t use a muffin tin, spread into the pan making sure the layer is smooth). After spooning it into the muffin tins, place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. As the bar hardens you want to make the peanut butter drizzle for the top. Place the ingredients into a pan and turn on low heat to Watch Melea make this recipe by searching melt the ingredients. Stir them until smooth. This doesn’t take very Melea Rhodes on YouTube! long, so you might want to wait to do this until the 10-15 minutes is

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Vegan Mini Crunch Bars By: Melea Rhodes

Fast Breadsticks Make an Easy Snack Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup oil 3 cups bread flour 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast Butter Garlic Powder Making breadsticks from scratch isn’t hard after all! With this simple recipe, anyone can easily make these as a side with salads, pastas, soups, and more. The first thing to do is to mix flour, yeast, and brown sugar into a large bowl. Stir it all together until the contents are well mixed. Then add the oil and warm water. Make sure the water isn’t too cool otherwise it won’t activate the yeast. However, if it is boiling it will kill the yeast and won’t rise.

Stir the water and oil in until it thickens into dough. Press the dough, kneading it together for at least a few minutes. Spray a cookie sheet and spread the dough out. Cut the dough into strips about 3/4 wide. Once the strips are cut, twist them about two times and then set them back down on the greased cookie sheet. Once all the strips are twisted and placed on the sheet, let the dough rise for 20 minutes or more if it needs longer. Then bake the dough for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees. While they bake, melt butter in a bowl and stir until it’s smooth. Then add fresh garlic or garlic powder to the butter. When the breadsticks are done baking, pull them out and brush the butter and garlic mixture onto the top of them. To add a little more flavor, parmesan cheese would be great.

I thought that these wouldn’t turn out well, but they were actually prett y good. I would have added parmesan cheese to add more flavor along with putting a little more butter and garlic sauce on top of it. Also, mixing the dough can be a little bit of a pain and worrying about water temperature is also a cause for concern. I was pleasantly surprised by the way these came out. They weren’t exactly ‘prett y’ as the twists on some didn’t turn out, but that didn’t take away from the taste at all. Make sure to get enough of the other flavors onto the breadsticks, otherwise they will just taste like bread. I would definitely recommend these as they are inexpensive and tasty. My only complaint is that the cook time was a little long, taking about 45 minutes altogether.

up of cooling the bars in the freezer. But once the peanut butter is done, drizzle it onto the top of the chocolate bars. Then place them back into the freezer for five more minutes. This recipe is so easy to make and so delicious! Plus, for a college student, it isn’t too expensive compared to other vegan recipes. I also substituted normal rice crisps for chocolate ones which made this recipe have even more chocolate. It also doesn’t take much time at all (five minutes prep and only about 15 minutes to make) and isn’t too fussy to make. This is also a wonderful recipe if you have a sweet tooth! I got this recipe from [ohsheglows.com] which has many other tasty recipes.

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Daytona’s New Telescope Installed ZACHARY WILKINSON Avion News Editor

When the new one meter telescope arrived on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach campus, dozens of students gathered in the quad area to watch the crane lift each of the four pieces. The hype started last summer when the dome for the observatory was also lifted by crane in much the same fashion. Dozens of students and faculty arrived to watch it rise up against a sunlit sky. On Friday, Feb. 7, the Amateur Astronomy Club (AAC) hosted their first open house in the new College of Arts and Sciences. Nearly 350 parents and students alike enjoyed the opportunity to play bingo, watch star videos, view the

United Launch Alliance’s Altas V in 401 conﬁguration streaks over the Halifax river with its RD-180 engine producing nearly one million pounds of thrust.

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TDRS-L Rocket Launch at Daytona waterway separating the launch site and us by two miles. The RD-80 engine of the Atlas V/401 rocket had lit. As the rocket lifted from the earth, fast The atmosphere around me was shutters of dozens of cameras could abuzz with excitement, and the air be heard. Shortly after that, the roar of the powerful engine reached my ears and vibrated in my chest. Everyone hoped to capture this moment for their respective organizations, and the Avion Newspaper was among them. The craft heading into orbit was United Launch Alliance’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-L), referred to phonetically as “Teedrus-L.” TDRSL is a space communications satellite for low-Earth orbiting user spacecraft and expendable launch vehicles. TDR S L will join NASA’s Space Network to facilitate communication and data transfer between stations in orbit and three TDRS ground terminals in White Sands, Zachary Wilkinson/Horizons Newspaper New Mexico, and United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V in 401 conﬁguration launches on Jan. 23, 2014. Guam. The ground terminals then proZACHARY WILKINSON Avion News Editor

was a chilly 40 degrees. Nearly 60 other photographers and onlookers were gathered at the NASA static test road as we waited for the launch. As the last seconds ticked away a bright light at the base of the vehicle illuminated the

cess data from the TDRS constellation and dispatch it out to a variety of customers. Spacecraft serviced by the TDRS constellation are the Hubble space telescope, the International Space Station, and NASA’s Earth Observing fleet. NASA’s Space Network was being developed as far back as 1973. The desire behind its need was for a way to move information around the planet via a system of geosynchronous communication satellites. The first craft for the Space Network, TDRS-1, launched in 1983 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger. That craft became the start of the first generation of the TDRS program continued through 1995. Seven spacecraft were built, the second of which was lost in the Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986. The second generation of TDRS launched between the years of 2000 to 2002. It was comprised of three spacecraft , TDRS H, I, and K. Each was launched aboard shuttles from our Shuttle program. They continue to operate along with much of the first generation, which has been in service for quite some time. TDRS-L is the first craft of the Third Generation to launch. On the launch pad, TDRS-L weighs around 7,615 pounds. After launch into orbit the module will be powered by solar cell arrays which can generate 3,220 watts of power. During a solstice, Nickel-hydrogen batteries will take over to power the module. The TDRS spacecraft used the Boeing Space Systems 601 bus. The body is

new telescope, or take a tour of the universe using Stellarium on the fifth floor. Stellarium is a free open source planetarium program for computers. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you would see with your naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope. Astronomy club members Daniel Kopeck and Chelsea Martz operated the Stellarium. Daniel, a junior, who has been with the Astronomy club for three years took visitors in groups of 25 on tours of their favorite planets in the solar system and shared facts about each planet. “The astronomy open house is very educational, here you can get all of life’s questions answered,” said Kopeck. The pride and joy of the College of Arts and Sciences is the new one meter Ritchey-Chretien telescope from DFM engineering. At a cost of one million dollars, it’s no small investment. Visitors were treated to tours of the observatory led by members of the Astronomy club. The President of the Astronomy club, Bert Kallio, a senior at EmbryRiddle, led other tours of the observatory. The telescope sat at the right of the room and hung on a forked base which pivots the telescope on its axis. He told each group about the telescope and answered any questions they had. The dome above the tele-

composed of two modules: the primary structure that carries all launch vehicle loads and contains the propulsion subsystem, bus electronics, and battery packs; and a structure of honeycomb shelves that hold the communications equipment, electronics, and isothermal heat pipes. Reflectors, antenna feeds, and solar arrays mount directly to the payload module, and antenna configurations can be placed on three faces of the bus. The TDRS-L will replenish the aging constellation of satellites, some of which are entering their third decade of operation, and allow NASA’s Space Network to continue to provide services to its user community. TDRS K, L, and M will ensure that spaceto-ground communication support will be available for years to come.

Wu Force Band Comes to Daytona HIMANI PAREKH Avion Staff Reporter

Music wove in liquid images wavering through the air, blending and fusing reality with the vast landscapes of the mind. Territories behind locked doors opened and morphed into living creatures, spiraling butterflies and flying sunshine. The Earth was alive, and the manmade walls melted in her palm. The music of the Wu Force is quite literally unique, a word so overused in society that it seems to have lost its meaning. Haven’t we all heard the adage, “you’re unique, just like everybody else?” Cynicism and fear and conformity are a part of daily life, and in truth,

Rolex 24 at Daytona MIKE MICHLOWITZ

Avion Newspaper Managing Editor

This past weekend marked the 52nd running of the Daytona 24 Hours sponsored by Rolex, nicknamed the Rolex24. Four classes of racecars set off to compete for the title 2014 Rolex 24 Champion. The race kicked off at 2:10 p.m. on Saturday and ended the following day, Sunday, at 2:10 p.m. with Wayne Taylor Racing in their number five Corvette DP Action Express

speeding across the finish line successfully completing 695 laps. Just before the three hour mark of the race a red flag was thrown as Memo Gidley, driving the number 99 Gainsco Corvette DP struck number 94 Ferrari driven by Malucelli. The wreck took approximately 90 minutes to clean up all the debris, which spread across multiple sections of the track. Gidley was rushed to the hospital, where doctors said he sustained a severe spinal fracture along with a broken arm and leg. Gidley underwent surgery immediately after be-

have always been a part of human nature. The fearlessness and creativity of the musicians behind the Wu Force was a breath of freedom from these chains. On Friday, Feb. 7, the Wu Force, comprised of banjo player and vocalist Abigail Washburn, guzheng master Wu Fei, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kai Welch, lit up the Willie Miller Auditorium with their vivacious and powerful sound. The performance began with what can only be termed the “tame” half, featuring deep, anecdote-driven music that stirred images and colors usually dusted over in the mechanical singlemindedness of this university’s focus. The second half of the performance took a sharp turn into the wild. The musicians returned from intermission in col-

ing rushed to Halifax Hospital. Doctors also stated that he would need additional surgery to his back. Malucelli was also transported to the hospital where he remained overnight for evaluation. Within the final two turns of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Winkelhock and

scope rotates to allow the telescope to view in any direction. A six foot spotter scope is attached to the main device and has a much smaller focal length so that an area of the sky can be found easier before images are taken. The spotter scope alone is six feet long, much larger than a telescope you could find in the home of an average enthusiast. The one meter telescope is currently awaiting its final piece, a mirror, which was delayed due to damage. Until then, the telescope is in a calibration stage. The mirror is expected sometime next month, which will complete the telescope. When it’s finished, it will be able to take up to four images simultaneously for use by students in research and exploration. And last but not least, visitors could take a walking tour of the solar system. Zachary Pebley, the Vice President of AAC and Junior at ERAU, led the tours. We started near the Lehman Building with a sun about 14 inches in diameter. From there, we walked from planet to planet through much of campus in a scale of how far away that planet would be if we were traversing through space. It was a beautiful night for a walk in the cool misty air. We talked of celestial bodies farther away than is possible to comprehend. With the new telescope, students will get just that much closer to the mystery which surrounds us. orful, almost clashing, unabashedly bold attire and proceeded to bend their music to any musical style and subject that took their fancy. They touched on Chinese story-song, jazz, a carefree tropical adventure, something akin to tap dancing in boots on round wooden circles, and the insane reality of Great Stress or Great Pear (the name of the song was in Chinese and meant either of those two expressions). As a member of the audience, one could naught but admire the intensity and unboundedness of their creativity and daring. Adding to that , Washbur n explained near the end of the performance that “Wu” in Chinese means “nothing ,” making Wu Force the “Nothing” Force, but that nothingness is powerful because it can be anything. Mental Big Bangs, proceed. The Wu Force is all about their creative experimentation, Kai Welch elaborated. All three artists expressed their pleasure at being

Guidi battled for first in their class, which sent Winkelhock and his number 45 Audi R8 “Flying Lizard” was sent flying through the grass

Zachary Wilkinson/Horizons Newspaper A crane lifts the Daytona Beach campus’ new telescope mounting structure.

Richard Weakley/Horizons Newspaper Above: Wu Fei performs as vocalist for Wu Force. Left: Kai Welch, multi-instrumentalist, performs. Below: Abigail Washburn performs at ERAU Daytona with Wu Force

able to have this opportunity to share their music with us here at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University.

A great part of that opportunity came from the efforts of Dr. Kain and the results of his Silk Road Seminar course, which discusses the fusion of Eastern and Western culture, a concept embodied by the style and chosen media of the Wu Force. In a world increasingly compartmentalized and obsessed with defining identity, the music of the Wu Force is a reminder that some of the greatest moments in human history, such as the era of the Silk Road, come not from rigid definition but from cultural blending. The Wu Force concert was not only a fun way to end the week but a thoughtprovoking journey in music and culture.

as Guidi and his number 555 Ferarri 458 Italia crossed over the finish line securing his win this Sunday.

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Matt Michlowitz/Horizons Newspaper The Flying Lizard races around the track before crashing later in the race.

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Section D

Women’s Softball Season Kicks Off ASHLEY RA MIREZ Sports Editor

The first ever softball season at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has begun! The season began Feb. 1 at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. Since then, the team has been in Phoenix two other times and in California five different days. So far, the season has been rough as the team has only competed on the road. The softball team consists of many athletes that transferred from community colleges, but despite this experience, nerves set in as the Lady Eagles softball team scrimmaged against South Mountain Community College. Three days after the scrimmage, the softball team went to Fullerton, Calif. for a double-header against Hope International University. The first game went well as the Lady Eagles took Hope to eight innings. They eventually fell to Hope by just one run. In the following game against Hope, the Lady Eagles dropped again with a final score of 4-7. Hope competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference (G-SAC), which means the Lady Eagles have a chance to have a rematch at the end of the season to qualify for the NAIA national conference. Games continued on the road with a double-head-

Kayla Avram ferociously pitches the ball towards her opponents in one of the early games of the season.

er against NJCAA nationally ranked Phoenix College. Although Phoenix College took both games, the team began to play more collectively and trust each other. The collectiveness and trust

was shown on Feb. 10 when the Lady Eagles captured their first win. Their first win was in Phoenix, Ariz. against Arizona Christian University. The final score was 6-5. The Lady Eagles will play Arizo-

Davidson-Kinney Champions at Table Tennis RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

On Feb. 12, four teams came with a chance to win and only one team could be called the champion, as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University hosted a doubles table tennis tournament. Mashaan Kaula teamed up with Samarth Mt., Ryan Holt with Tristan Korris, Kale Davidson with Dylan Kinney, and Austin Sverdrup with Kevin Hu. The games began officially with a round robin to arrange seeds. The outcome of the round robin did not have a major impact when it mattered most because some teams were saving up their strength. However, it did not matter for Tristan Korris and Ryan Holt. Korris and Holt were essentially blown out in the round robin with scores includ-

ing: 11-2, 11-4, and 11-6 defeats. Davidson and Kinney went 1-2 during the round robin. But, they were able to defeat the then undefeated Kaula and Samarth Mt team, as they settled for a 2-1 record. No one could stop Sverdrup and Hu, as they went 3-0. Like they say in professional sports, playoffs are a whole new game. With a double elimination format, and the addition of a losers bracket, everyone still has a shot at the championship. Korris and Holt were quickly eliminated, losing every game with scores including: 11-2, 11-4, and 11-6. With the elimination, both players stayed for the rest of the rounds. Kinney and Davidson were not showing all of their game during the round robin, but they were certainly showing it late, as they delivered Austin Sverdrup and Kevin Hu their

first defeat of the evening. With the victory, Kinney and Davidson were able to relax for a little while, as the losers bracket men went at it. Sverdrup and Hu avenged their last loss, eliminating the slower, Kaula and Samarth Mt duo. TNT loves drama and so do we at Embry-Riddle. The battle was on, as the championships were set! Austin Sverdrup and Kevin Hu were looking to avenge their previous loss, but they had a tough battle ahead of them, as they would need two consecutive victories. They accomplished the first portion by winning 21-16. Unfortunately, the momentum fell back into the hands of Dylan Kinney in the next game. With assistance from Kale Davidson, they cruised to an easy 21-14 victory, capping off an amazing evening of table tennis.

na Christian University two more times, as they are their home opener and closer. As the season continues, the team is beginning to further trust each other and are making more key plays. The hesitancy has come from many of the 11-player team playing in positions they have not ever played in. With that said, it is apparent that defense is struggling. Currently, the team is focusing on minimizing the unearned runs scored. Offensively though, the Lady Eagles are playing very well as many players are getting on base and their teammates are getting them through home plate.

Photos by Jake Suss/ Horizons Newspaper

On Feb. 24 the Lady Eagles have their first home double-header of the season against Arizona Christian University at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The field includes four full bleachers behind home plate, possibly some sitting behind the outfield. The team asks that spectators stay away from the ball pin and not to fly any unmanned aircraft over the field. Coach Marie Thomason, ERAU head softball coach, and her team invites all students and faculty to the home opener to fill the bleachers and cheer on the newest team on campus to their first home win!

Annual Bonﬁre ASHLEY RA MIREZ Sports Editor

Every year the athletic department organizes a bonfire at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for the students and faculty. This year, cross-country coach Chris Bray has planned the bonfire. The event will take place on Feb. 24 around 5 p.m., after the first home of the season for the Lady Eagle softball game. The Lady Eagles will take on Arizona Christian University from Phoenix, Ariz. with a double header at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

When the games conclude, Sodexo will provide dinner around the ramada near the lower field. The menu includes: hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, chips, water and soda, salad, and s’mores for dessert. Food will be served from approximately 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students do not have to have a meal plan to have dinner at the bonfire, but they must present their ERAU I.D.’s to receive dinner and a free t-shirt. At the bonfire, the Control Tower will be officially opened.

The Control Tower is a webbased centralized location for ERAU’s student clubs, organizations, and activities. The goal is to have all of the clubs’ and organizations’ information on one website, making it easier for students to discover and learn about what ERAU has to offer. Last year the bonfire had about 650 attendees. Bray and Steve Robbins, Sodexo representative, anticipate a higher attendance this year. To be first in line for food and a free t-shirt, make sure to catch the softball game at 3 p.m.!

SPORTS

FEB. 19, 2014

Eagles Fall to Jets RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

In the game of hockey, sometimes luck is required and other times it is skill that leads one to victory. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ice Eagles were looking to put themselves back into the win column, as the team has been undergoing a rough stretch over the past several months. With the loss of Paul Salveson following a knee injuary, the Ice Eagles were happy to have Mitch McKenzie back on the ice. However, McKenzie, was also unavailable to dress. Devon Dundore, the team’s fiery defense-man, took the stand. On Feb. 3, the Ice Eagles took on the Jets. With Dan DuBois as the net minder, the Eagles were required to step up on defense. Chris Rush was not getting much support at the back door. Pleading to Salveson on the bench, Rush asked if someone could come back and support him on defense. Unfortunately, Salveson did not have much of a choice, especially in the first period. The Jets brought a solid offense to the table led by Adam King. The Jets were able to snag three goals in the first period, with the Ice Eagles scoring two, as Devon Dundore and new player Alec Braun, contributed to the scoring. The second period did not do much to change the tempo. Winning the face-off is one of the most important things of the game. Winning a face-off to begin a game or a new period provides a team with some psychological momentum to. The Jets took advantage of it and never looked back. A late goal by Zach Bissonnette provided the only point of the period for the Ice Eagles, as the Jets piled on, with another three-goal barrage. At the end of the second period, the Jets were up by a score of 6-3. The one bright spot that makes the season look better is the fact that the Ice Eagles never give up. The rally was on for the Ice Eagles in the third period. However, fatigue and pain became bothersome. Devon Dundore scored two goals in the final period, with Nick Falino adding on another marker, but the defense had been tested all night. In the third period, the defense was simply jaded from a lack of rest. The Jets added four more goals and sealed the deal. The scoreboard did not reflect how hard these men worked out on the ice. A 10-6 score sounds bad when it is enunciated, but the effort put into the game is something that cannot be completely described on a score card. With the heart these players have, the Ice Eagles should still make a strong run in the playoffs.

Rams Defeat Ice Eagles in Crazy Finish RYAN O’HARA Correspondent

On Feb. 10, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ice Eagles returned to face off against their biggest rival, the Rams. For the past couple of seasons, games with the Rams have provided the best on-ice action. It was a perfect Monday evening as Captain Paul Salveson made his return. The issue coming into this match-up, once again, was defense. During practice the previous morning, the team was shocked to hear that Assistant Captain Daniel DuBois, may have torn his MCL. DuBois appeared late during the practice and played his usual position as a defense. Sean Moore was the net minder. Devon Dundore made good work of his first shift on the ice, carrying the puck through the neutral

zone, and scoring a goal. The momentum shifted back and forth during the first period, but the Ice Eagles managed to come out of the first period with a 2-1 advantage. But experience on the ice began to come into play. Doug Foery may be approaching 51 years of age, however the man can still skate. Foery set up Rich Poynor for a goal early in the second period, tying the game at two. The Rams managed to tag on two more insurance markers, then Ice Eagles freshman Nick Falino scored, to make it a 4-3 game.

Hockey can quickly turn into a dirty game. Number 2 on the Rams, Glen Walker, punched Paul Salveson repeatedly while Salveson was laying on the ice. Walker earned himself a fourminute double minor penalty. Dan Frederiksen later did the exact same thing to Salveson. However, this time Salveson was issued a penalty. An irate Garrison Robertson screamed from the bench, “It is obvious they are going after him.” The penalties took momentum away from both sides, thus taking time off the clock. Unfortunately, it was not enough time for the Ice Eagles to make any sort of comeback. Once again, the Rams defeated the Eagles by a score of 6-4. With solid play and defense, the Ice Eagles will be a threat for a top seed in the playoffs. The Ice Eagles remain third in the standings as the season winds down.

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Off to Regionals for Eagle Wrestling ASHLEY RA MIREZ Copy Editor

The 2013-2014 wrestling season is coming to a close for the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University wrestling team, and that means the team is working harder than ever. The ERAU wrestling team does not belong to the California Pacific Conference (Cal-Pac) like the other five sports at ERAU. Instead, the

freshman competition rather than more experienced, upper-class competition. The win against Menlo College on Jan. 25 was just what was needed to prepare the team for the regional tournament. Menlo has been a been a known rival for many years. This was the first time seniors Trace Gutknecht, Troy Killgore, Luke Riley, Jesse Routsong, Mason Saldana, and Sean Silva have taken a the win

Prescott Blacksheep Win Two Games in a Row DAVID GARCIA Correspondent

The Prescott Blacksheep Rugby Football Club began their season on Feb. 1 against the Salt River Defenders in Phoenix. Due to a lack of players on both sides, the teams were reduced to 14 vs. 14 as opposed to a traditional 15 vs. 15. However, this made up for the field being narrower than the regulations that the International Rugby Board sets. The Blacksheep took the lead early on with a try in the first couple of minutes, although Salt River scored a try soon after the Blacksheep scored a total of five tries in the first half. The Blacksheep scored six more tries in the second half. The biggest advantage the Blacksheep had was the balanced skill-levels, which allowed for a strong defense and still left enough fast players to go through and score. The team scored a total of 11 ties, Marvin Pitts scored three, John Burns three, Jon Bahr one, Seán Malone two, Kyle Mulligan two, and Tyler Toczek one. Seán Malone scored eight out of 10 conversions and Kyle Mulligan scored his only conversion kick. Seán Malone led the team with 26 points. The final score was 77-

12 with lock Marvin Pitts being awarded man of the match for forwards and scrum-half Noah Holler for the backs. The Blacksheep played their second game on Feb. 8 on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University lower field. This is the first time the club has hosted a game in two years. The match was against the Thunderbird Rugby Football Club, based out of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In the previous match between the two teams, the Blacksheep lost 38-7. However, after last Saturday’s game, the team felt confident.

The game was split into four 20 minute quarters instead of two 40 minute halves in order to mitigate the effect of elevation. The Thunderbirds managed to score their first try early on in the game, however the team recovered quickly with a

try from Norman Pitts shortly after. The game was really even as possession switched early on and the teams scored tries against each other continuously. Although the Thunderbirds had bigger players, the well drilled defense line was able to hold the Thunderbirds and prevent breakthroughs. Shortly before the 2nd quarter ended, the Blacksheep were able to hold the Thunderbirds near the try zone for five minutes, winning ruck after ruck and preventing any advances, leaving the Blacksheep in the lead. The Blacksheep maintained dominance on the lineouts and rucks which compensated for the size difference and allowed the Blacksheep to remain in the lead. In the last quarter, the Thunderbirds scored their last try leaving the score 31-28 with the Blacksheep leading. A strong defense prevented the Thunderbirds from scoring another try and allowed the Blacksheep to win. There was a total of five tries scored, Dom Colella, Nick Patterson, and Norman Pitts scored one each and Kyle Mulligan scored two, putting him on the lead with a total of 28 points. Openside flanker Norman Pitts and flyhalf Kyle Mulligan were awarded the man of the match awards.

team belongs to the NAIA West region. The west region includes six schools. Throughout the year Coach Rock, ERAU’s head wrestling coach, has his team compete throughout the regular season to prepare for the regional tournament. The regional tournament, on Feb. 22 at Menlo College, includes the most important duals of the season for the individuals on the team. Although the team is ranked after the regional tournament is over, only the top four wrestlers from each weight class will go on to the NAIA national tournament. Each school may enter two wrestlers in each category and those two wrestlers are eligible to qualify for the national tournament, which will be held on March 7 and 8 in Topeka, Kansas. Coach Rock describes this season as an “up and down season.” Individuals and the team have achieved many great wins like Simon Frazier from Canada and Menlo College on senior night at ERAU. But, they have also had their share of tough losses, including one to a ranked team, Montana State Universit y-Nor thern. Coach Rock believes the inconsistency is to be blamed on the fact many of his wrestlers have had

from Menlo since their careers at ERAU. “Thanks to the fans that came out to senior night, it was fun and it was an exciting dual and the biggest crowd of the year. It was good,“ said Coach Rock. In addition to the NAIA west region completion throughout the regular season, the team has also seen completion from the NCAA Division I and Division II. The Division II competition the team encounters is very similar, according to Coach Rock, to what the team is to expect at the NAIA national tournament. D1 competition has included Cal-State Berkeley, Stanford and Grand Canyon. Duals against D1 schools were geared to encourage and display “what the next level is” and get a perspective where they are individually in their wrestling careers. To further prepare for the regional tournament, the team has adjusted their training schedules. The team is practicing harder for a shorter amount of time. They are allowing time to for their bodies to heal and strengthen, especially recently with the flu being passed around campus. Coach Rock says the sickness has reached his team, but it is better now than closer to the regional tournasee WRESTLING page D3

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Women’s Golf Update Feb. 22

All Day

Atherton, Calif.

Regionals COACH KIM HADDOW Special to Horizons

Feb. 24 1 & 3 p.m. Feb. 28 1 & 3 p.m.

Prescott, Ariz.

Arizona Christian

Phoenix, Ariz.

Biola University

March 1 3 & 5 p.m.

Prescott, Ariz.

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Las Vegas, Nev.

Indiana Wesleyan

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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University women’s golf team had a very strong finish at our opening tournament Monday and Tuesday in San Diego at Point Loma’s Super San Diego Invitational. It was played at the Riverwalk Golf Course and we played the Presidio and Mission courses. We were very excited to be invited to this tournament this year which included 10 of the top teams in the nation. Our philosophy at Embry-Riddle is

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ment. So, the main focuses right now for the Eagles wrestling team are train hard, rest, and stay or get healthy. Last year, seven wrestlers represented ERAU at the regional tournament. This year, eight are expected to qualify. With the recent win against Menlo helping with individual and team confidence, and the newly structured practices the season is expected to have an exciting ending.

at the highest level possible!”

- Kim Haddow

Navneet Singh/ Horizons Newspaper

to continue to compete at the highest level possible and our women came out with a first round score of 227 that put us in eighth place after day one. There were 17 teams (85 players) and five individuals who

ERAU Prescott Feb. 19 - March 3

Wed 19

Thu 20

7-8:30 p.m. Eagle Leadership Series: Effective Communication @ Bld. 55A

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

6:30-9 p.m. Sundogs Hockey @ Tim’s Toyota Center*

3-6 p.m. ‘Inequality For All’ Film Screening @ Yavapai College Community Room 7:30-9:30 p.m. Vagina Monologues @ DLC 6-9 p.m. Drew Hall and Anton Teschner Acoustic Duo @ El Gato Azul*

Wed 26 7-8:30 p.m. Eagle Leadership Series: Power, Privilege and Social Justice @ Bld. 55A 7-9 p.m. ‘GMO OMG’ Documentary Film Premiere @ Yavapai College PAC*

competed Monday and Tuesday of this week. The second day we were a little tentative playing with teams and in a position that we had not been before. We calmed down after the first four holes in the very foggy conditions and finished in ninth position just ahead of Victoria, Northwood Texas, and San Marcos. Freshman Lauren Kruszewsk, currently ranked fourth in the nation, finished in eighth place with scores of 78 and 77, making a two day total of 155. She is recovering from knee surgery in November, a two month layoff, and has been working hard to re-

Thu 27

Fri 21 5-10 p.m. Aviation Business Networking Club Discussion @ Lower Hangar 8-10 p.m. The Dating Doctor @ DLC 12:30-2:30 p.m. Muslim Student Prayers @ Haas Chapel 7-9 p.m. Chi Alpha @ Haas Chapel 7-10 p.m. Social Ballroom Dance Party @ Prescott Adult Center*

Calendar of Events

Sat 22 8-10 a.m. Come Fly With Us @ RC Field 4-6 p.m. International Festival @ Activity Center 7-10 p.m. Blast from Your Past Game Night @ Lower Hangar

Sun 23 9:30-10:30 a.m. Campus Christian Fellowship @ Haas Chapel 7:30-8:30 p.m. Catholic Service @ Haas Chapel 5-8 p.m. Jazz on the Patio @ El Gato Azul*

Mon 24 2-6 p.m. Women’s Softball vs.San Diego Christian @ Softball Field

Tue 25 12-1 p.m. LDS Religion Course @ Haas Chapel

5:30-8:30 p.m. All Campus Bonﬁre @ Softball Field

5:30-6:30 p.m. Lords Church of Prescott @ Haas Chapel 3 p.m. Oscar Nominated Short Films @ Yavapai College PAC*

Fri 28

Sat 1

12-1 p.m. LDS Religion Course @ Haas Chapel

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

4:30-6 p.m. Tips and Techniques for Business @ NACOG Business Assistance Center*

7-11 p.m. Casino Night @ Activity Center 7-9 p.m. Chi Alpha @ Haas Chapel

4-8 p.m. Women’s Softball vs. Indiana Wesleyan @ Softball Field

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

hab with our Trainer Stan Johnston. Although Lauren stepped into a hole at the staging area the first day and sprained the top of her foot, she was determined to play and performed like a champion both days.

Sophomore Ellen Springs finished tied for 23rd with scores of 79 and 82, adding up to a two-day total of 161. We are so proud of Ellen and her performance this week. She played very solidly and consistently both days. She putted well and just had a couple of tough holes that challenged her. She handled the pressure very well and played with tremendous confidence. Jennifer Baltimore was on fire the first round as she was only three over par for 16 holes but stumbled on a par five and par three to finish with 83 the first day. I am so very proud of Jennifer; she had a round of her life going until she stumbled, which demonstrates what she is made of personally. She never gave up and grinded through 16 holes to finish strong. She had 89 the second round for a 172 total and 57th place finish. Sarah Nishide hit the ball very well but struggled with her short game a little so didn’t score as well as she would have liked. However, her scores of 87 and 93 were good enough to round out our team and help us to the ninth place overall finish. We have two weeks to prepare for our next tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2 and 3 at Paiute Golf Course. Both men and women will be competing in another strong field of golfers.

12-10 p.m. Mardi Gras Birthday Party @ Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room* 6:30-8:30 p.m. Girl Rising Film Screening @ Yavapai College PAC*

Sun 2 9:30-10:30 a.m. Campus Christian Fellowship @ Haas Chapel 7:30-8:30 p.m. Catholic Service @ Haas Chapel

Mon 3 5-6 p.m. Eagle Leadership Workshop: Risk Management @ Bld 17-125

Tue 4 12-1 p.m. LDS Religion Course @ Haas Chapel

6 p.m. Oscar Live Telecast Party @ Yavapai College PAC*

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

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Humility Versus Ego JAKE SUSS Online Editor

Nobody likes an egomaniacal, self-centered person who cares nothing of others and talks only of him or herself. Words like “ego” and “self ” carry only a negative connotation in a society that honors those who are humble and self-abasing, while vilifying those who put self before others. But does this attitude degrade the accomplishments of those who individually endeavor to achieve them? Objectivists like Ayn (which rhymes with “fine”) Rand certainly agree with this statement. Rand agrees that life is divided between egoist “producers” and selfless “moochers.” Life however, is not nearly so black and white. Unlike in Rand’s thousand page novel, “Atlas Shrugged,” the world is not split between capitalist producers like John Galt and moochers trying to live on the coattails of industrious society. Instead, society inculcates hu-

mility and selflessness into its members at a young age, teaching them not to flout their own accomplishments. Inarguably, humility is an indispensable tenet of personality in all those who society deems “good people.” If someone graduates college with a 4.0 GPA and incessantly blathers on about how intelligent he is, he will draw the ire of all his classmates, regardless of his intelligence. If that same person, however, does not say anything about his grades and instead focuses the conversation on others, he will garner people’s admiration and respect. However, through this logic, many intelligent people draw the anger of their friends, and less gifted people garner people’s admiration for being more relatable. This is what explains how often the “cool” kids in high school frequently end up working more menial jobs, while the smart kids who may lack social skills earn larger salaries. Unfortunately, society’s vilification of selfishness can

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also hide some of the benefits of ego and the self. Contrary to popular belief, many of humankind’s greatest innovations result from selfish desires like money, fame, or the wish to leave a mark on history. Even on a smaller scale, what is a better motivator to do a job: because it will make someone you do not know happy, or because you are getting paid $200 per hour to do it? Certainly this is not to say that unchecked ego is always a good thing, rather that ego as a motivational source is not by necessity a bad thing. However, if people see greed as the only motivating factor for a product, they will often distrust it, regardless of its merits. The best way to make a choice between humility and ego is to pick both! There is nothing wrong with doing something that benefits both others and yourself. Do not forget to be humble about your accomplishments, but remember that accomplishments that are meaningless to you are not really accomplishments.

American Misconceptions of Mexican Food DAVID GARCIA Correspondent

Mexican food is one of the many foreign foods that can be found in every corner of the United States, however even though both countries are close together Mexican food is often misrepresented. One of the largest misconceptions is that “carne asada” refers to a specific dish, a style of marinated beef. The translation of “carne asada” means grilled meat, however in Mexico “carne asada” is used to refer to the activity of grilling meat, i.e. holding a barbeque. During a “carne asada” Mexican people will prepare a variety of dishes on the grill including chicken, beef, sausages, even quesadillas, however carne asada doesn’t denote a particular style of food besides the act of grilling it. Another common American activity is adding cheddar cheese to everything, although cheddar cheese that’s sold as

Mexican is not used in traditional dishes. Refried beans tend to be accompanied with a different type of cheese which crumbles instead of melts. Guacamole isn’t an intricate dish. The easiest way to make guacamole is simply to mash the avocado using a fork. It’s regularly served simply like this however some places may add diced tomatoes and onions, but it’s not necessary to add them to consider it guacamole. Something that is also common in America is that all Mexican food is spicy. But multiple types of chilies are used in Mexican cuisine and not all of them are spicy. They aren’t utilized in all dishes. A very traditional dish is the “chile relleno,” or the stuffed chili, which is made by breading and stuffing a deveined poblano chili. Even though its a stuffed chili, it’s not meant to be prepared in a spicy way. Another common mistake in the States is using “salsa” as a very general term for specific kinds of Mexican sauces. In

Mexico, sauces are traditionally made with a tomato base, however there is no Spanish term to refer to non-tomato based sauce added to food, and the term salsa is used to refer to any liquid that is added to other foods. In the U.S. other dishes are sometimes classified as “salsa.” They would never be considered that in Mexico. For example “mole” is a paste made from chilis and chocolate, “pico de gallo” is completely solid except for the lime juice it usually sits in, and guacamole is commonly eaten separately. Finally, although not exactly a misconception of Mexican food, a dish that is not typically attributed to Mexico even though it’s eaten in practically corner of the world is caesar salad, which was created in Tijuana. The dish was created when Caesar Cardini was running out of supplies for his restaurant and tossed the salad himself right next to the table it was served to in order to add to the experience.

Counseling Corner: Top 10 Midterm Tips Midterms, ugh! Although this concept has been known to drive people to the brink of sanity, mostly due to lack of sleep, caffeine consumption, and stress — rest (pun intended) assured that you can survive these daunting exams! Heck, you may even be able to ace them without even breaking a sweat. Just follow these study tips for college midterm exams and you’ll breeze through midterm week! 1. Skim: On the eve of midterms, you may be tempted to open up your chemistry book and read every word of chapters 1-55 (each chapter being approximately 35 pages). Don’t! This is a waste of time. Instead, focus on chapter headings, footnotes, the course syllabus (the subjects listed here are probably the ones the pro-

fessor deems most important), study questions, and chapter reviews. 2. Don’t cram: On this same note, don’t wait until the night before your exam to begin studying for it. Instead, begin preparing now! Setting aside study time, reviewing notes from class, and planning early will help you feel prepared. 3. Attend review sessions and study groups: You may be tempted to skip out on that review session or study group. Most of the time, these study sessions are worth your time. 4. Enjoy the silence: Find a quiet place where you can stay focused and uninterrupted — the library, an empty classroom, a park. Your dorm room may seem like the most obvious place, but have a plan B ready for when the distractions hit (and they will).

with Debbie Ritterbush, MA, LPC

5. Disconnect: Internet gaming, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, email, and your cell phone are all unnecessary distractions, so while studying, disconnect for an hour or so. You may be surprised at how much you can accomplish when technology doesn’t get in the way. 6. Figure out what will be on the exam: No, this doesn’t require any mind reading abilities, but it does require you to listen and pay close attention to your professor. A 2010 post by Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs for the ”U.S. News & World Report” titled “8 Clues to Figuring Out That College Midterm” offers up ideas such as using old exams to study and giving that review sheet another glance. 7. Meet with your professor: Stop by during office hours to discuss diffi-

cult concepts, ask questions about lecture material, or just to find out what types of topics the midterm will cover. You may be surprised at how much your professor is willing to share. 8. Stay healthy: During midterms, it’s easy to overindulge on junk food, up your caffeine intake, and basically suspend all personal hygiene (you won’t be interacting with anyone anyway) — never mind the fact that you have no time to make it to the gym. Don’t fall into this rut. Instead, schedule time for healthy meals and regular exercise, and don’t forget about that shower! You may just find that these breaks help you stay focused. 9. Take breaks: Consequently, a 12 hour marathon study session won’t do anything but make you crazy. In-

stead, take short breaks every hour or so, even if only for 10 minutes. Leave your study area when you do — that bit of fresh air may be just what you needed to clear your head. 10. Relaxation, preparation, and time management: It’s finally here! Midterm day! Don’t let all of your hard work go to waste. Instead, take a deep breath, relax, and don’t spend too much time on a difficult question to help ensure that you go into your midterm stress free and ready to ace that exam! Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Counseling Services are 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 at 928.777.6653. Ideas gathered from [http://www. cengagebrain.com/blog/2012/10/ top-10-study-tips-for-college-midterms-and-final-exams]

Correction In the Feb. 5, 2014 edition of Horizons Newspaper on page E1, we reported the author of Counseling Corner: Healthy Relationships to be Debbie Ritterbush. The author of the article is John T. McDonald, MA; MS.

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Language Corner

中国

MELEA RHODES

JAKE SUSS

Copy Editor

Online Editor

Did you know that there is no word for “yes” or “no” in Chinese? It is hard to imagine, but to respond affirmatively or negatively to a question in Chinese, you simply repeat the verb. It means you really have to pay attention! Q: Nǐ xǐhuan fàn ma?

A:Xǐhuan.

Do you like rice?

(I) like.

你喜歡飯嗎?

喜歡

Area 51 CARSEN COOPER Chief Copy Editor

It was once again a busy week at the Women’s and Diversity Center, better known as Area 51. A group of students made their way down to Arizona State University on Feb. 8 to attend the “Queering Arizo-

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na” state Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Leadership Conference. The purpose of the conference was simple: to learn, share, connect, and grow the LGBTQ community in the state of Arizona.

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This is an Arabic proverb that means “in the eyes of his mother, the monkey is (as beautiful) as a gazelle.” When first hearing this saying, one would think that this saying is not actually used, but in reality, it is still used today. This is an interesting saying, meaning that no matter what you will always be loved and supported by your family, even if you’re being compared to a monkey.

Two Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students, Jessalyn Hernandez and Jamie Roberson, presented on “Campus Pride Week Networking” to a group including students from NAU, Arizona Western College,

Mesa and Glendale Community colleges. During the course of the day, the attendees participated in many different activities, seminars, and group discussions. One of the conference’s centerpieces was the creation of

the conference logo, constructed by all participants out of individual puzzle pieces. Over 130 students attended, along with staff and faculty. Embry-Riddle participated for the first time, sending nine students.

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