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Rolex 24: The Race Heard ‘Round Daytona Matt Michlowitz Managing Editor
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Zack Wilkinson News Editor The atmosphere around me was abuzz with excitement, and the air was a chilly 40°F. 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 waterway separating the launch site and us by two miles. The RD-180 engine of the Atlas V 401 rocket had lit. As the rocket lifted from the earth, I could hear the fast shutters of dozens of cameras around me, mine among them. 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 your 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’. TDRS-L is a space communications satellite for lowEarth orbiting spacecraft and expendable launch vehicles. TDRS-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, New Mexico and Guam. The ground terminals then process 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 Continued on B3 >>
This past weekend marked the 52nd running of the Daytona 24 Hours sponsored by Rolex, nicknamed the “Rolex 24.” Four classes of racecars set off to compete for the title of 2014 Rolex 24 Champion. The race kicked off at 2:10pm on Saturday and ended the following day at 2:10pm with Wayne Taylor Racing in their number 5 Corvette DP Action Express speeding across the finish line successfully completing 695 laps. Just before the 3-hour mark of the
race, a red flag was thrown as Memo Gidley, driving the number 99 Gainsco Corvette DP, struck number 62 Ferrari driven by Malucelli. The wreck took approximately 90 minutes to clean up the debris which spread across multiple sections of the track. Gidley was rushed to Halifax Hospital, where doctors said he sustained a severe spinal fracture along with a broken arm and leg. Gidley underwent surgery immediately after being rushed to the ER. Doctors stated that he would need additional surgery on his back. Malucelli was also transported to the
hospital and remained overnight for evaluation. Within the final two turns of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Winkelhock and Guidi battle for first in their class sending Winkelhock and his number 45 Audi R8 “Flying Lizard” flying through the grass as Guidi and his number 555 Ferarri 458 Italia crossed over the finish line securing his class win this Sunday. For more information check out The Avion’s Facebook page for images taken throughout the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
Photo Credits: Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Trey Henderson / Image 6: Zack Wilkinson / Image 7: Richard Weakley / Image 8: Matt Michlowitz
The Epic History of Embry-Riddle’s Greatest Rivalry Ben-Joel Ndjami Advertising Rep There is always a bit of rivalry in sport, business and life. Like that of the PC vs. Mac, the Soviets vs. USA, monsters vs. aliens or Pepsi vs. Coke. These intense feuds, that quietly and persistently fuel the drive, progress and capabilities of two equally matched opponents, stand the test of time and pass on from generation to generation, carrying the torch of excellence. Two equally matched teams besting each other time and time again. They win, we lose and come back stronger having broking
the shackles of our previous limitation to come back and win 3 games in a row. From the dawn of time, competition has dominated the game of basketball. It is in our very nature to compete and reach beyond our limits to achieve our full potential. Heroes and champions are made on the court while the pressure is on and the roar of excitement from the fans echoes through the gym. Ever since the first Northwood vs. Embry-Riddle game, the atmosphere in the gym has been electric. The rivalry had reached an all-time high when the Seahawks, led by the legendary
coach and former player Rollie Massimino, returned in 2012 to win two consecutive games including ending the Eagle’s season and shaking our pride. The Eagles were determined to not be outdone in 2013, accumulating one win and one loss against the Seahawks, putting both teams on equal grounds and leaving the fans to question who would ultimately emerge triumphant. On Jan. 29 2014, the Embry-Riddle Eagles will once again face the Northwood Seahawks as the fire of the rivalry is passed down to its current players. Steve Ridder, the Eagles coach celebrated his 600th win last Satur-
day and said in an interview, “I have tremendous respect for Seahawks because of the quality of student athletes who represent their university at a high level.” As the rivalry lives on, the players get better and the fans grow larger all for love and passion, not just for the game, but for achieving and attaining true excellence in ourselves. This rivalry is not in the pursuit of just winning a game or two but of bettering themselves. The challenge is achieving excellence, and the reward is who they become in the process – they ultimately become champions of character.