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Lunar Lander Launches Michael Weinhoffer Senior Reporter On Feb. 21 at 8:45 p.m. on a clear night at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket delivered three payloads into orbit in its second launch of the year. These payloads were delivered to SpaceX by three radically different customers: an Indonesian satellite communications company, an Israeli spacecraft company, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. The first stage of the Falcon 9 successfully landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship stationed in the Atlantic, despite facing the highest reentry heating to date due to the velocity required deploy the payloads into their correct orbits.

The largest payload for this mission was the Nusantara Satu communications satellite, which was built by SSL for the Indonesian telecommunications company PSN. The satellite will be placed into a geosynchronous orbit over Indonesia, which will allow it to remain fixed over the nation as the Earth rotates. Nusantara Satu is the first high-throughput satellite to be deployed over Indonesia and will provide broadband internet services to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The satellite also features electric propulsion, which is more ef-

ficient than chemical fuels and will extend the satellite’s life.

The second payload was designed and manufactured by SpaceIL and Israeli Aerospace Industries. This p a y load, named Beresheet, is the first private lunar lander sent in- to space, as all other lunar landers have been dev e l oped by the governments of the U.S., Russia, and China. SpaceIL was established in 2011 and participated in the LunarX Prize competition, a Google-sponsored challenge for a private company to land a spacecraft on the Moon. The landing deadline passed without any payloads flown, but SpaceIL is the first of the participants to finally send their spacecraft to the Moon.

Beresheet is one of the smallest lunar landers ever developed – only 5 feet tall and 7.5 feet wide with its landing legs deployed.

Because of its size, the lander only carries two scientific instruments: a magnetometer to study the Moon’s magnetic field, and a laser retroflector array developed by NASA. This instrument consists of several small mirrors that reflect light, so when a laser beam is di-

rected at it, very accurate distances can be found based on how long the light takes to bounce back.

Beresheet is expected to enter lunar orbit on April 4 on its own power, and a landing will be attempted on April 11. Morris Khan, president of SpaceIL, stated, “The successful launch positions Israel on the map. History has been made.

We look forward to an amazing seven-week journey that will mark yet another historic event. We cross our fingers for Beresheet. Thank you to the amazing teams of SpaceIL and IAI. Israel is now on the space map.”

Falcon Facts ••This was the 68th launch using a Falcon 9 Rocket.

••The Beresheet Lunar Lander is the first private lunar lander that has been sent into space.

••In addition to it’s scientific payload the Beresheet Lunar lander will also carry a digital time capsule. Some of the contents within this time capsule include: A copy of Isreal’s Declaration of Independence, a recording of the Hatikvah (Isreal’s National Anthem), a copy of Wikipedia in the English Language, the memories of Holocaust survivor, and a copy of the Bible.

••The Beresheet Lunar Lander has no thermal control, and will only be able to operate on the surface of the moon for approxtimately two days.

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Reverend David Keck & Dr. Christina Frederick

Dear HumanE Factors, I’ve been at Riddle a few years and being an average guy, with not so many female students on campus, I never met anyone that I really liked and wanted to date – until recently. I met a female student who I have fallen for. She’s pretty and smart, and we never run out of things to talk about.

We have similar personalities and like the same activities. All of that

Christina’s Thoughts: You have asked a really good question that indicates you are a kind person who is also realistic. That makes you NOT average at all! I can hear from what you shared that you do care about this person and that you want a deeper connection, and that you are a bit unsure or maybe even a tiny bit fearful about getting involved with someone who has an anxiety disorder. Your concern is entirely rational.

Here are some facts about anxiety disorders to consider. There are many conditions that are included in anxiety disorders ranging from general feelings of anxiety to phobias to panic disorder.

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of disorder in the U.S. In a recent survey of 8000 adults in the U.S., nearly 1/3 of them reported that they had symptoms at some point in their life that met the criteria for an anxiety disorder. There are also a number of

David’s Thoughts: You have asked for advice on your situation and what to do if/when things get bad. You have not asked for advice on how to solve her problems or fix her. This is important for several reasons.

Sometimes, I talk with young men who consciously or unconsciously find themselves attracted to women who need their help. Sometimes, these are simple cases of wanting to be gallant, helpful, etc. But sometimes, especially when I see a pattern in a person’s love life, I find myself asking the young man if providing this kind of help is something he needs to do for his own sake, perhaps to satisfy his own sense of self as a person who is needed. Training for becoming a clergyperson in most religious traditions I am familiar with involves exploring one’s own motivations for ministry. Lots of people really do want to help, but are helping for the right reasons?

Another important aspect of the way you have written for advice is that you do not appear to be viewing your STB girlfriend as a problem in need of a solution. You respect the significance of what she has shared and accepted its reality. I’m guessing that there is something about the way you are carrying yourself that makes it possible for her to talk about something so personal and so difficult. So often, people struggling with anxiety or any form of mental impairment have a hard time communicating their experiences.

Maybe someone close to them has refused to believe that they are struggling at all. How can someone so wonderful, someone who has his or her act together, someone who appears successful be dealing with anything like that? They don’t have any reason to

makes me really happy. There is one issue though that I’m not sure about and wanted to get some advice from you on how to handle. My soon-to-be girlfriend told me she suffers from an anxiety disorder and has had panic attacks in the past. She said she is controlling her anxiety through medication, but once in a while situations overwhelm her and her anxiety gets really bad. I have not seen this hap-

pen, but from what she told me, she withdraws to her room and just can’t do anything until she gets her anxiety level down again. I don’t have much experience dating in general and I know even less about dating someone with a serious disorder. I do not want this to be a deal-breaker, but would like advice on how to think about our situation and what to do if she has an episode that is really bad.

effective treatments for anxiety disorders, both medical (anti-anxiety medications) and behavioral (therapy, relaxation training). I’m telling you all this because I want you to realize that you are not alone in being involved with someone with an anxiety disorder.

A very good sign is that your soonto-be (STB) girlfriend has opened up to you about her challenges and she wants you to know. Don’t be afraid to be open and honest with her in return.

If she is as smart as you say she is, she’ll be able to tell you a lot about her experiences and how as her partner you can help her through her rough times if/when they occur. You also sound like a thinker and planner, so make yourself knowledgeable about her disorder, but be sure to use reputable sources and be careful of just using non-professional Internet sites, as these can often report extreme or worst case situations and present them as normal.

Taking a broader perspective, ev-

ery relationship will have challenges at some point. Situations like physical illnesses, loss of employment, relocating, family strife can all occur unexpectedly, and when you are in a relationship you’ll be called on to support your partner through anything that can occur. The challenge your STB girlfriend discussed with you, at this point, doesn’t seem any more or less stressful than the situations I mentioned. We just can’t plan for every potential crisis we might face. The best you can do is become knowledgeable about anxiety disorders, listen to the STB girlfriend about what kind of support she would like from you should an episode occur and then let it go. If you carry around worry about the what-ifs, you will never be able to experience and enjoy the right-nows. And, at the beginning of a relationship, the right-nows are far more important to building a solid foundation than worrying about a future you can’t predict.

be anxious! Or, perhaps someone saw a panic attack and subtly or not-sosubtly communicated judgment and disapproval. Try harder! Don’t worry about it! You could handle this if you really wanted to! Either way, their deep struggles are invalidated, possibly even by parents who don’t want to accept their child has any issues (particularly any issues that they might have contributed to).

So, please do appreciate the fact that simply listening, accepting, and continuing to care for a person can be incredibly powerful. It may not seem like much, but anxiety can be a nasty demon, and when you suffer, feel like a failure, and struggle even to share your thoughts, someone who does not judge you is a blessing indeed.

Now for the hard part. I want you to anticipate that there might be some tough times. If she does experience a panic attack in your presence, or if she cancels on you at the last minute after you have planned something special, you are likely to struggle emotionally.

You will want to help, and you may find the feeling of not being able to help at that moment to be frustrating.

You will be doing something by not giving her a hard time for canceling the date, but you may find yourself wanting desperately to do more. Maybe showing up at her door with flowers, chocolates, and her favorite beverage would help? Depending on what she is actually dealing with, all of your attempts may go nowhere. You may feel inadequate. You may find yourself wondering somewhere in the back of your mind, What’s she really doing tonight? Did she just say that? What did I do wrong? All of these feelings are natural, possible, maybe even inevitable.

One of the challenges facing peo-

ple who care for and even love people who struggle with psychological conditions is that it can make them wonder about themselves. We expect people to behave within a certain range of emotional behavior, and that sets a kind of mental benchmark. I do something nice for a person, and I expect the person to smile briefly, even if they are temporarily sad. But with some situations, I can do my absolute best, and the person remains unable to respond positively. All my years of experience of basic social interaction are making me think that I must have done something wrong. I may or may not feel this strongly at first, but over time, it can be a challenge. The person does in fact care for me deeply, is incredibly grateful, but because they are incapable of showing that, it becomes very hard for everyone. Healthy relationships with people facing such challenges are possible, but they require mental strength, a strong sense of self, and a willingness to commit to a person even when it may seem like they are not giving you what you need in a relationship. Dr. Frederick has advised you to do your homework – so do be informed. There is information not only for those who have a condition but also for those who are involved in relationships with them.

So, as Dr. Frederick says, enjoy the right-nows. They will be delights to share. And, if a tough time comes, you will have memories to cherish, memories that will strengthen you and help you get through the challenges. Giving her what she most needs – patience, acceptance, support, for example – will allow both of you to enjoy what you both want, a great, thoughtful, caring relationship.

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ERAU Students Volunteer at Local Elementary Schools for E-Week Emily Rickel Reporter Over 100 ERAU students volunteered for local outreach events during the College of Engineering’s Engineers’ Week celebration. Volunteers visited Palm Terrace, Turie T. Small, and South Daytona Elementary Schools over the course of three days from Feb. 20-22 in an effort to get local children excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

According to Carol Faller from the College of Engineering, nearly 700 fourth- and fifth-grade students were involved in the event. “The purpose of the E-Week outreach events was to de-mystify engineering and build children’s confidence by showing them they have what it takes to become engineers,”

said Faller.

During the school visits, volunteers assisted groups of fifth-graders with a lava lamp activity that introduced the students to chemical reactions and density in a fun way. Vegetable oil, food coloring, and water were poured into empty water bottles to demonstrate differences in density between the oil and water. Then, an alka-seltzer tablet was added to each bottle. The tablet reacted with the water and caused bubbles to form throughout the mixture, creating a lava lamp effect.

Fourth-graders learned about buoyancy and weight distribution during a clay boat activity. Each group was given some clay and told to construct a design they thought would float on water. Once all of the groups had their boats in a tub of water, volunteers added coins to

the boats until they sank.

Benjamin Hufendick, a student member of STEM Outreach who volunteered during the elementary school activities, had a great time getting local K-12 students interested in STEM. “I asked each of the kids in my group before we started what they wanted to be when they grew up; a very common answer was pro athlete. After we did the experiment I asked them again, and almost every single one of them wanted to be a scientist or an engineer! It was really cool to know that I helped kids find out what they might want to do later in life!”

Several student organizations, including Society of Women Engineers (SWE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), STEM Outreach, Experimental Rocket

Propulsion Lab (ERPL), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Sigma Gamma Tau, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Embry-Riddle Ice Hockey Team, were applauded by the College of Engineering for their efforts in contributing to the outreach events.

“The local students were amazed by the future careers our ERAU students will have when they graduate. We were happy to leave the elementary students with great memories and aspirations to become engineers in the future,” reflected Faller.

Interested in participating in future outreach events with local K-12 students? Scan the QR code to join STEM Outreach’s email list to learn about upcoming opportunities.

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Nootropics Found to be Useful Memory Aid Karoline Gore Correspondent Stress can be positive when it spurs us on to study and stay focused, yet studies have shown that it can also lower students’ immunity, hamper sleep, and affect memory and concentration during exams. The good news is that new studies have shown that a specific list of substances and foods known as ‘nootropics’ are able to improve memory and focus and keep stress at bay. If you are on point with your exam review schedule, but you’re looking for a small boost for your memory and concentration, you may be interested in delving into the fascinating world of nootropics – simple supplements that have no side-effects, but which have scientifically proven benefits for students and other people wishing to hone their memory and keep stress at bay.

What are Nootropics?

If you have heard scary stories

about nootropics (in the context of performance-enhancing drugs), be aware that any substance capable of harming you, is not a real nootropic. The news has been awash with stories of performance-enhancing drugs, but these substances are completely different. To be considered an authentic nootropic, a substance should enhance learning and memory, have a protective effect on the brain, and have no side-effects. Scientists warn that students purchasing nootropics should do so from a trusted manufacturer to ensure active ingredients are completely safe, but also effective. You can avoid poor quality, potentially harmful supplements by asking your doctor to directly recommend a manufacturer with a reputation for quality and safety.

Recent Studies on Value of Nootropics One nootropic that has proven effective for improving both memory and concentration, is choline:

a Vitamin B group nutrient that is found in foods like chicken and beef liver, eggs, wheat germ, soy, chicken, and beef. In Jan. 2019, scientists from Arizona State University announced that they are exploring the utility of choline for treating Alzheimer’s. In their study, they found that choline protects the brain in two important ways: by helping lower levels of a harmful neurotoxin, and by helping to reduce inflammation in the brain. In another study undertaken by academics from the University of New York, it was found that choline supplementation significantly improved attention and memory. Lesser known nootropics currently being used to boost memory include Bacopa Monnieri, Phosphatidylserine, and N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine.

Nootropics and Stress Because stress can affect your sleep – and therefore your memory – taking nootropics that specifically battle stress may be use-

ful. The red vein of a tree called kratom, which grows abundantly in some parts of Asia, contains a powerful substance called 7hydroxmitragynine. This chemical has been found to reduce stress, boost mood, and aid in sleep.

Additional nootropics that can be used for this purpose include Rhodiola Rosea (a root herb considered an ‘adaptogen’ - a substance that helps normalize body functions), Bacopa Monnieri (also an adaptogenic herb), and L-tyrosine (a nootropic used to battle stress and brain fog).

If you have been feeling tired and stressed, or you feel a bit ‘foggier’ than usual, consult your doctor about the possibility of taking nootropic supplements. Only opt for substances and foods that do not have side effects. In addition to targeting memory, make an effort to reduce stress through exercise, breathing, and meditation, in addition to taking a doctor-approved supplement of your choice.

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A4 Campus

The Student Representative Board have passed new bylaws: The number of representatives will be based on the percentage of the voting population of each represented population. i. If 0.0-9.99% of the represented group votes in the election, there will be 1 representative for that represented group.

SGA Update

ii. If 10.0-19.9% of the represented group votes in the election, there will be 2 representatives (if enough candidates run) for that represented group. iii. If 20% or greater of the represented group votes in the election, there will be 3 representatives (if enough candidates run) for that represented group.

In the past, each college would be assigned a specific number of representatives from the student population of that college using a formula. The higher the population, the higher number of spots earned on the SRB. With these new bylaws, the number of representative spots earned is now determined by voter turnout.

Ex. The College of Aviation is guaranteed at least one spot on the SRB. If the COA wants a second spot, more than 10% of College of Aviation students must go out and vote regardless of who they vote for. And if they want a third spot, more than 20% of students must go out and vote.

SGA has a Facebook poll to decide the next Van Shuttle stop. The options are Andros Isles and Legacy Apartments. If you want either of these options, go to ERAU Student Government Association, Daytona Beach to vote on Facebook!

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Bravery and Bravado Akash Rathinam Correspondent Every man alive or dead would have heard numerous tales of great deeds and exhibition of bravery. We all grow with a motive and strong will replicate them in our lives. It is true, we all yearn for a moment where we can commit ourselves to a bravado. But does everyone get an opportunity to do that? Do people quench this inert thirst with an apt action? Do we even commit ourselves for a situation like that?

Most of us at this point would have thrown our hands in the air and said that we have never. When we ask people about the greatest deed of bravery they have heard, they recollect a mythical story or a distant happening in history. But I strongly believe that it shouldn’t be this way. Every man has around a million chances in life to exhibit the mythical bravery and everyone even exhibits it.

According to the World Health Organization(WHO) around 800,000 people commit suicide, that is 1 person for every 40 seconds. It’s true people get so stressed in life that they tend to take their own life just to ask for a timeout from this turmoil, but they don’t realize that the timeout is forever. Every moment you live, every decision you take, every step you take is the exhibition of bravery. I don’t mean suicide to be an act of cowardice but, just a wrong step on a dark path.

Living with challenges, tasks, and difficulties we make ourselves a hero. We may not know but in every moment, we inspire someone. No man’s life is perfect or without any obstacles; everybody has to face these.

These obstacles are the ones which are going to decide how brave you at heart.

Let us all now remind ourselves that we will commit ourselves to every moment we live and celebrate the hero in us.

New OΔK Members Alex Lee Business Manager The National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa (OΔK) welcomed their newest members this past week during the spring 2019 induction ceremony into the Icarus Circle of OΔK. The newest members were inducted into the honor society through the signing of the OΔK member book that has record of all members inducted into the Icarus Circle of OΔK. After signing the membership record, the newly inducted members receive a certificate of membership as well as a pin they can wear to show their membership in OΔK for recognition of their leadership qualities.

OΔK is an honor society that chooses its members based on their qualities that uphold OΔK’s five ideals of Scholarship, Service, Integrity, Character, and Fellowship. Each inducted member has not only shown these ideals, but exemplify them, and thus were chosen to be representatives of

the OΔK honor society. The combination of these five ideals contributes to leadership qualities that OΔK members exemplify.

In addition to upholding these five values, members are known for their demonstration of leadership in at least one of five phases of campus life. These include Scholarship, Athletics, Campus or Community Service, Journalism or Mass Media, and the Creative or Performing Arts. These five phases are where OΔK draws their exceptional members proving their capabilities as leaders.

Each year the officers of the Icarus Circle of OΔK looks for new members among the students of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. For a student to qualify they must be of Junior or Senior standing in the upper 35 percent of their class. The honor society also considers Graduate students, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. Potential members will be contacted by the Icarus Circle advisor with an invitation to join this prestigious honor society.

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UX Corner

Student Life A5

Chris, Emily, and Kelly are students in the Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. RUX investigates the usability and user experience of technology in our everyday world. This is a regular column that explores different technologies typically used by Embry-Riddle students.

To Create a Smart Dorm: Google Home or Amazon Echo?

Christopher Rarick and Emily Rickel Graduate Researchers Kelly Harris Undergraduate Researcher Smart homes are no longer a thing of science fiction. With products like Google Home and Amazon Echo, controlling aspects of your home is easier and more affordable than ever. Smart home devices simplify everyday life by allowing users to perform a variety of tasks from one gadget. You can play music, set reminders, take calls, ask questions, read the news, dim the lights, adjust the thermostat, and more by interacting with your smart home device through voice commands and companion apps. To investigate student impressions of smart home devices, we used the Out-ofBox Experience (OOBE) method to assess the differences between two popular smart home gadgets: the Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot. First Impressions Matter (OOBE as a User Experience Method) The OOBE method measures a user’s experience during their first interaction with a product. In OOBE studies, participants are typically asked to give their initial impressions as they unpack the product, set it up, and use it for the first time. This method can provide insight into how difficult a product may be to set up and use, as well as determine if there are any points of delight or frustration along the way.

OOBE studies can help product manufacturers determine whether users have a positive or negative experience during their interaction with the product. Positive experiences can result in more sales, lead to a greater number of favorable reviews, and create a loyal brand following. To compare student impressions between the Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot, we observed five students unbox, setup, and use each device for the first time.

Packaging/Unboxing The packaging of each of the devices aesthetically similar. Each of the boxes was small, cubeshaped, and weighed about the same. Some students found that the cardboard box for the Amazon Echo Dot was thicker, whereas, the Google Home Mini cardboard was thinner and felt flimsy. There were more negative comments towards the Amazon Echo Dot related to the security of the device inside of the box. One student said, “There is too much wiggle room in the box,” and, "he was surprised that there was no layer above the device in the box to protect it. As for the Google Home Mini, most students said that the device felt secure in-

side the packaging. When opening the boxes for each device, they didn't like how the Google Home Mini seemingly opened on its side.

The Amazon Echo Dot, however, opened on the top as they all expected.

Assembly/Setup Assembly and setup were very similar for both devices. Each box contained a smart home device, a power cord, and some type of manual. The manual stated that in order to start setup, the first thing to do was to plug in the device into a power source. One student noted that the power cord to the Google Home Mini was a micro USB connection, meaning that they could replace it easily while the Amazon Echo Dot had a special power cord that had to be reordered off of Amazon if it broke.

Setup was very straightforward for both devices, however, the Google Home Mini was slightly less irritating to set up compared to the Amazon Echo Dot. When students would get about halfway through setup with the Echo Dot, the app would force them to watch a short video, which they were not given a choice to skip. Most thought that this video was annoying. On the other hand, the Google Home Mini played an animation on its loading screen, which some students thought was entertaining, while others thought that it was “a little obnoxious.”

a slightly lower rating due to the lack of visual cues on the display, students still rated the task high because they resorted to the app to change the volume.

Setting up a routine, seemed to be the most difficult task with both devices. One student was unable to find where their grocery list was in the Google Home app. Another wanted to play “Dirt On My Boots,” but Google Home didn’t have it available, so the device instead played a radio station based on the song instead. Others were unable to create the routine because they couldn't find the routines option in the Google Home App. Overall, while the Google Home Mini has more options available for creating routines, it was more difficult for novice users to locate where to find the routines option in the app.

RUX Lab Recommendation Students recognized both strengths and weaknesses in the Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot. One student said “the Amazon Echo box seems sturdy enough,” and, “The box’s color is nice and it seems to be made of quality materials. Another student, when describing the Google Home Mini’s box said, “The Google Home Mini had thinner looking cardboard and feels flimsier.” Since the Google Home Mini’s box opens on the side, one student said, “he doesn’t like how if he opened it on the side of a table it might spill out.”

In terms of voice recognition and integration, the Google Home Mini came out ahead. “The Google Home Mini had slightly higher quality and had better integration into other apps due to the ease of Google.” The Google Home Mini responded to voice commands better than the Amazon Echo Dot. However, in terms of design of controls on the device, the Amazon Echo Dot came out on top. One student said the Amazon Echo Dot was "much more famil-

iar with the controls on top of the device, while the Google Home controls are much more creative, but not intuitive.”

Overall it seems as though the Amazon Echo Dot does well in the design category, with its layout of buttons on the device and sturdiness of the box, while the Goo-

Image Courtesy: Kelly Harris

An example of voice interaction with the Amazon Echo Dot.

Image Courtesy: Kelly Harris

Comparison showing the volume buttons on the Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot. gle Home Mini is slightly better at recognizing voices and integrating into other apps. What is most important to you?

If you would like to suggest a device or technology for us to evaluate for this column then please use the QR code below and leave your suggestions there.

First Time Use Comparing the Google Home Mini to the Amazon Echo Dot, both were reported to be well-made devices that can perform a variety of unique tasks. Each device, however, has its strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Google Home Mini had slightly better voice recognition software implemented in the device. When students were asked to find the definition of the word “abide,” a few had difficulty and had to repeat themselves multiple times. For the Google Home Mini, the same participants only had to ask it once to get the correct definition.

For the first time use task, participants were presented with 6 tasks to complete. Students found the task, ‘Turn up the volume on the device without using your voice’ was the easiest to complete. Although the Google Image Courtesy: Kelly Harris Home Mini had An experience map showing the journey someone would go through setting up each smart home device.

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A6 Student Life Listen, Laugh and Learn with Even More Podcasts

Jaclyn Wiley Editor-in-Chief

Bubble Fans of science fiction, fantasy and satire will love “Bubble,” an audio drama comedy podcast from Maximum Fun network. “Bubble” follows the misadventures of Morgan, a young woman who lives in an enclosed corporate community and works for Huntr, an on-demand monster hunting app. While a little different than the jobs provided by Lyft or TaskRabbit, the Huntr app provides Morgan the opportunity to use the skills she picked up while being raised in the monster-infested wilds outside of the bubble known as the Brush. Besides the monsters, Morgan has to grapple with friendship, family, roommates, the challenges of partnership, and the terrible realities of the gig economy in this humorous and original podcast.

Hadron Gospel Hour Though an older podcast, “Hadron Gospel Hour” is still a great entry in the science fiction genre. Mike, an IT guy and aspiring filmmaker, is thrown into a universe-spanning series of adventures after being recruited (kidnapped) by more-sadthan-mad scientist Dr. Francis “Oppenheimer” Valdini. Joined by the janitor Cyrus, a sentient Higgs-Boson particle named Higgsby, and AI assistant A.S.H. LE, Valdini and Mike traverse the universe to repair the damage done by Valdini when he tried to weaponize “the Hadron Effect,” and collect the shards of Valdini’s wife and co-conspirator Esmeralda, which could save her.

Humorous and original, “Hadron Gospel Hour” should be on any sci-fi fan’s listen list.

The Amelia Project Have you ever wanted to fake your own death? Do you like hot cocoa? Then "The Amelia Project" is for you. In each episode, the unnamed narrator meets with clients and help them plan out their fake deaths and subsequent "afterlives," all the while sipping delectable hot cocoa. Clients include cult leaders, cheating husbands, clairvoyants and mad scientists, who all have different motivations for wanting to leave their lives behind. Though mostly independent, the episodes should be listened to in order for maximum listening enjoyment. Incredibly creative and fun, "The Amelia Project" explores all sorts of interesting concepts. It is also great for fans of heist films and zany comedies.

The Strange Case of the Starship Iris Although science fiction audio dramas are very common in the podcasting world, newcomer "The Strange Case of the Starship Iris" is a standout. Violet Liu is a biologist aboard a deep space exploration mission, and is the only survivor when that mission goes horribly wrong. With some unlikely help, Violet learns the truth behind her terrible mission and the government that ordered it. The podcast balances high adventure, science fiction concepts, and sensitive topics like mental illness, war trauma, and sexuality, in a highly enjoyable serialized format. "The Strange Case of the Starship Iris" will keep you engaged, laughing, and, most importantly, guessing as Violet journeys across the universe to find the truth.

Podcast of the Week: Main Engine Cutoff

Samantha Stirmel Reporter

Spotify has stepped fully into the podcast game online and has been supporting lots of audible artists that have a bounty of information. One of these podcasts is Main Engine Cutoff (MECO) made by Anthony Colangelo.

It’s a biweekly podcast that talks exclusively about the commercial space industry by discussing pol-

icy changes, having Q&A’s, and inviting speakers who are notable people in the business.

Colangelo engages his audience by discussing recent topics and focusing on how things might influence the industry as a whole.

He goes over specific trends and innovations to look for in the future, and will always touch on them later in order to clarify for the audience member.

Even listening all the way back to last year’s podcasts from him about the then incoming Falcon Heavy launch gives a fresh perspective on what it actually meant to the industry at the time as well as where it has gone with the predictions discussed at the time.

MECO is really for anyone who is interested in space, they don’t have to know a whole lot to jump in and actually start learning some things and getting some knowledge about understanding the industry.

Another thing that is extremely different about MECO is that

the episodes don’t just cover high ticket items like SpaceX and NASA. They go throughout the entire sphere, talking about small satellite launches, little companies never heard about in mainstream news, and other countries launches and developments as well.

The 30 or so minutes of unbiased predictions that Colangelo talks about during his podcast allow for a lot of wiggle room in the

respect that they try and counter both sides of the story. He’s very in touch with all aspects of the industry and talks about it in a way that can be understood whether someone has taken classes at a place like ERAU or not.

Whether experienced in the engineering world or not, all can learn from this podcast and gain more appreciation for the booming space industry that is soaring further into the stars.

Chaz Pokracki Correspondent Come one, come all! Riddle’s Got Talent commenced last Friday Feb. 22, and many groups of talented individuals displayed what they could do! From dancing and singing to eating an entire Chipotle Burrito, these extraordinary acts succeeded in luring the audience in and having a wonderful time. Students enjoyed themselves as they watched many musical numbers from the Riddle Theater Players' upcoming show "American Idiot," FIJI's Hawaiian-themed mashup, acoustic guitar playing, acapella, the ERAU pep band, and more! Seats were nearly packed as the audience indulged themselves in the show. First to take the stage was what seemed to be a duet of "Holiday," by Green Day. Surprisingly, more and more students joined the stage as it eventually became a large collaboration of dancing and singing, finishing the song off with a blast! Following that act, the Embry-Riddle pep band put on a show by doing a "Metal Medley" composed of different metal songs. It was orchestrated like a well-oiled machine and their blue LED lights shined brightly as they performed their respective songs. After that performance, a duet was sung that included Blake Vrazel, and following that was the Acabellas! The Acabellas, reformed recently, had been practicing and putting on shows all around campus lately. Composed entirely of women, these ladies sang their hearts out by singing their most known piece, "Counting Stars," originally by OneRepublic, and more. After that stellar scene, Leonard Brunotte took the stage to sing and play his acoustic guitar. His flawless vocals and precision guitar playing made for the most wonderful experience ears could hope to withstand. Within intermission, a gentleman from Delta Chi sat in the front, gazed at by the entire audience, as he ate an entire Chipotle burrito. The feat was dangerous, as he could have choked at any time, but he stood his ground and devoured it, being cheered on by all of the captivated spectators. Ending intermission brought out the band, "Voodoo Chili," as they jammed out on the stage with their wickedly good sounding music. Following this band, in the second act of the show, many shorts from musicals were sung, but the members of FIJI stole the show with their masculine coconut bras and grass skirts. It was a musical collaboration of Hawaiian-clad men dancing and displaying an entertaining scene. All in all, it was wonderful to see students gather their nerves and perform on stage to exhibit what they love to do!

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Connor Strobel Staff Reporter It was early Tuesday morning, and my alarm started going off at 5 a.m. I was not happy about it, but I knew what I was about to see would be worth it. So I got out of bed and started to get ready. I was out the door the same time ROTC was. I made sure I had the camera before I started my walk to the ICI. I had to be there by 6:15 a.m., lest I be late. I knew the front doors were locked, so I went in the side. I start-

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ed towards the gymnasium.

I had done this same routine a week before. I was on my way to see one of the overlooked sports on campus: Cheerleading. I had gotten in touch with captain Mike Meholic before. He was all for this new idea. I was excited myself because I had seen the Cheerleading team before at basketball games, and I wanted their story.

The first time I went to their Tuesday practice, I didn’t have a camera. I was only there to take notes and ask some questions. As I started to get out my notebook and pen, I saw something worthy to take note of: Energy. It was not even 6:30a.m. and this group of people I had barely met was up and about, laughing and having fun. I was a little shocked. They all seemed close like they were a family. Every single person in the room had a smile; you could see they loved being there.

As they began their stretches, I got to work myself. I got to speak to two extremes of the Cheer world, Tianna Gonzalez and Camryn Cohen. Tianna did All-Star cheer before she arrived at EmbryRiddle, and Camryn is still a new member on the team. Camryn is happy she joined cheer- it was something new, which is why she joined and loves it so much. She is a

flier, one who gets lifted and tossed.

This is her favorite part of the day because it clears her head. Note Camryn is an Aeronautical Science major yet she still spends her time flying with Cheer. Tianna put things in perspective. Practice times have gotten better and the team has gotten better. She doesn’t mind the early practice times because this is also one of her favorite parts of the week.

I talked to captains Mike Meholic and Daniel Gallardo about the team itself. Cheerleading is an NCAA sport supported by the Athletics department. It definitely takes a commitment, with both time and energy. If you are looking to get in shape, Cheer does workouts every week. Although cheerleading has the highest rate of injuries than any other sport, Embry-Riddle takes their safety seriously. If you are a female looking for a group of women, cheer is a great place to come.

Although if you are a guy, do not be afraid to try out either!

For those of you that say that cheerleading is not a sport, you are most certainly wrong. The team is academically strong as well, both in grades and mix of majors. And although they don’t compete right now, they are looking to

within the near future.

For those of you looking to join, Cheerleading regularly holds tryouts. For those unsure, as Camryn told me, “Don’t be afraid. Even if it seems a little ridiculous in your mind, come fall in love.” When you show up to tryouts, don’t be nervous if it seems some people already know what they are doing; returners are trying out too! You do not have to know cheer, they will teach you everything you need to know.

Coming from me, the Cheer team is a family, and is always ready to have fun. They not only hype up our sports teams, but also each other. They always have each other’s backs, both on and off the court. It was fun to watch. I wasn’t participating, but their energy woke me up. This is a group of people with a good work ethic. If you are a person with high energy, I would highly recommend joining.

And as always, GO EAGLES!!!

game one with an RBI double. Michy Ramos followed with a single up that middle to score Pereira and give the Eagles a quick 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the fourth, ERAU plated two runs thanks to two defensive miscues by Eckerd (5-10, 1-5 SSC). Lia Johnson’s infield single, followed by an error on the same play scored Jamie Mead. An error on a stolen base allowed Johnson to score off the errant throw. Pereira increased the lead to 5-0 with an RBI single to right field.

In the top of the sixth, the Tritons had their chance to do damage.

Two singles and a walk would load the bases with one out and Eckerd’s heart of the order due up.

Hop was able to hold the Tritons to one run, cutting the deficit to 5-1.

The sophomore allowed one baserunner in the second, but they were stranded to preserve the 5-1 ERAU win.

Johnson, Hop, Pereira, Katy Thompson, and Ramos had two hits each in game one. Pereira led with two RBIs. Hop allowed five hits with eight strikeouts in the complete game.

Game two had a similar story. The Eagles took an early 3-0 lead in the second inning thanks to an Eckerd

error and a two-RBI double by Hop. Eckerd would get on the board in the fourth inning. The Tritons had runners on second and third with two outs. A single up the middle would plate one run, but Maggie Scott’s throw would beat the runner trying to score from second to end the inning.

ERAU would answer in the Eagles half of the inning. Taryn Huston’s RBI single to right field made it 4-1. Mead followed with a safety squeeze to increase the Eagle lead to 5-1.

The Blue and Gold put the game

out of reach in the fifth. ERAU would score three runs on five hits, including RBI doubles from Pereira and Ramos.

Jackson allowed just four hits with four strikeouts in her fifth complete game of the season. Hop led the Eagles with three hits, two RBIs, two runs and three stolen bases. Ramos, Huston, and Mead had two hits and an RBI each.

The Blue and Gold will continue conference play when they travel to Nova Southeastern on March 1. The first pitch in Fort Lauderdale takes place at 7 p.m.

Hello, my name is Connor Strobel. I am a freshman in Software Engineering. It was our coverage of hockey that got me thinking about our other sports on campus that aren’t covered or thought of as sports. My goal is to give these sports a spotlight, a chance to show themselves off. If you think your group may be eligible, reach out to me! Stop by the Avion Newspaper in the SLS or email me at strobec1@my.erau.edu!

ERAU Women’s Softball Beats out Eckerd, 8-2

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The Embry-Riddle softball team won both games of its Saturday doubleheader to earn the season sweep against Eckerd.

ERAU (10-5, 3-0 Sunshine State Conference) continued its momentum from yesterday’s win. The Eagles were given two stellar performances in the circle by Lisa Hop and Jayla Jackson. Hop got the start in game one, holding the Tritons to one run in seven innings pitched, leading the Blue and Gold to a 5-1 win. Jackson followed by allowing one earned run in seven innings pitched. ERAU won the second contest of the day, 8-2.

“Our team was excited to compete in our home opener this weekend, and I’m extremely proud of how they competed as a whole, “ ERAU Head Coach Kelsi Dunne said. “Our pitchers did a great job of keeping us in each game, and our hitters did a great job of executing our plans.

We loved playing in front of our fans this weekend and appreciate their support.”

Mariana Pereira stayed hot after her five-hit performance yesterday.

She put the Eagles on the board in the bottom of the first inning of

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Firefly Aerospace Granted Launch Site at Cape Canaveral

Jaclyn Wiley Editor-in-Chief

Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based private space firm, has secured a launch site at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, from which it plans to conduct business operations and commercial space launches. Firefly worked with Space Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation Spaceport Improvement Program to develop the deal, which includes the creation of a rocket manufacturing center in the Space Florida Exploration park. Vehicles built at the Exploration Park complex will be launched from Space Launch Complex 20 (SLC-20), at a cadence of over 20 launches per year.

Firefly Aerospace will utilize the Florida rocket manufacturing complex to build Firefly Alpha launch vehicles. Designed to serve the commercial small satellite market and capable of carrying 600-900 kgs to LEO, the Firefly Alpha is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle that will compete against rockets like the Indian Polar Satellite LaunchVehicle (PSLV). The Firefly Alpha, projected to cost $15 million per launch, is an expendable launch vehicle, mean-

ing that it cannot be reused. Firefly has also announced plans to develop another launch vehicle, the Firefly Beta, which will consist of three Alpha cores strapped together.

Firefly Aerospace has had a troubled path before this announcement. The original incarnation of Firefly Aerospace, Firefly Space Systems, went bankrupt in 2016 and laid off its entire staff. The bankruptcy declaration came after a major European investor pulled out of the company following the economic uncertainty in Europe caused

by Brexit. Firefly Space Systems’s assets were sold during this time, and were primarily bought by Noosphere Venture Partners, a venture capitalfirm. Noosphere reorganized the troubled space vehicle development company, and rebranded it as Firefly Aerospace.

The new Firefly Aerospace has seen multiple recent successes. Beyond securing SLC-20 and the Exploration Park complex, Firefly Aerospace has entered into business with Spaceflight Industries, a Seattle-based firm that secures launches for satellites and other payloads.

Additionally, in Nov. 2018, NASA announced that Firefly was among one of nine commercial compa-

nies chosen to develop lunar landers as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.

The CLPS program is a Public-Private Partnership between NASA and commercial companies to develop lunar landers, which would carry scientific payloads to the lunar surface and help prepare NASA to return human beings to the Moon. The first CLPS mission was recently announced to be scheduled for before the end of 2019, a move that many have deemed ambitious.

Firefly Aerospace also operates a launch site in California, at Vandenberg Air Force Base. It is from this location that Firefly will launch the first test flight of the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle, which is expected to occur before the end of 2019.

The first test flight will carry no payload and will test the capabilities and performance of the Firefly Alpha vehicle.The transfer of SLC-20 to Firefly Aerospace is part of ongoing efforts by the US Air Force and NASA to create a multi-user spaceport at Cape Canaveral. For over a decade, Space Florida, NASA and the Air Force have workedto transfer the operation of launch pads and other space-related infrastruc-

ture to private companies.

These efforts are made both to bolster the space economy and help increase space activities in Florida, but also to reduce the cost of upkeep on the US government.

Other notable companies that have taken over launch facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station include SpaceX, Blue Origin and Relativity Space. SpaceX has also taken over Launch Complex 39A from NASA at Kennedy Space Center. Though Fireflyhas had a rocky history and the space industry is always one that involves high levels of risk, the move to Florida will benefit the space coast and Embry-Riddle in particular.

Firefly Aerospace’s move to the Cape Canaveral area could potentially lead to an increase in job and internship opportunities for Embry-Riddle students, especially those in space and business-related majors. Student research projects could potentially fly on the Firefly Alpha, like they have already done on the Blue Origin New Shepard. Further, if Firefly finds success at Cape Canaveral, it will encourage greater investment into both the Space Coast and the space industry in general.

Frontrunner in Private Moon Race Jaclyn Wiley Editor-in-Chief A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle carried three payloads safely to orbit on Feb. 21, launching from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) Space Launch Complex 20 (SLC-20). The three payloads it carried were the Nusantara Satu satellite, an Air Force experimental small spacecraft, and the world’s first commercially-funded lunar lander, which is projected to land on the Moon in Apr. 2019.

The launch took place at the top of the launch window, at 8:45 p.m.

EST, and the first stage successfully landed on the SpaceX drone ship eight minutes later. The Beresheet lunar lander was built by the Israeli firm SpaceIl and its partner Israel Aerospace Industries.

Originally built to compete in the Google Lunar X-Prize, the Beresheet (Hebrew for “in the beginning” or “Genesis”) lander could potentially be the first commercially-developed lander to make it to the Moon. Once it lands in the Mare Serenitatis, the lander will conduct scientific experiments and return photos and videos of the lunar surface to Earth.

SpaceIl and Israeli Aerospace Industries are not alone in the Moon race. The Google Lunar XPrize was a competition that called for private companies and teams to develop, build and land lunar landers.

Though the competition was open from 2007-2018, no companies

were able to win the prize. Many of the competitors, however, are still trying to make it to the Moon.

The Beresheet lander could be the first, if it travels to and lands on the Moon successfully.

Many companies that took part in the Google Lunar XPrize werechosen for the NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. The CLPS program depends on public-private partnerships, in which NASA and the partner company share costs in development.

Once the lunar landers are developed, NASA will buy space aboard those landers, similar to the current Commercial Resupply Services missions and the upcoming Commercial Crew missions. NASA announced its nine partner companies in Nov. 2018, and is expecting the program’s first launch before the end of 2019.

Traditionally, lunar landers are developed by governments or national space programs, since they are high-cost, high-complexity projects. The first lunar lander was the Luna-2, developed by the USSR, which landed on the lunar surface in 1959. Countries including the US, India, Japan, and China have also landed objects on the Moon, though some have been lunar impactors, rather than scientific landers. More governmental landers are in development. For example, the Indian space program (ISRO) is projecting to launch itsown lunar lander within the next quarter, Chandrayaan-2. The Nusantara Satu

mission was SpaceX’s 37th successful landing, and the third time that the Falcon 9 booster used has been recovered. Previously, the booster supported the Iridium-7 mission

in Jul. 2018 and the SAOCOM 1A mission in October later that same year. The booster landed in the Atlantic Ocean, on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You.”

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Jim Bridenstine, the administrator of NASA, said of the launch, “In July, I was in Israel and was very impressed with their commitment to expanding their role in the world’s space community. As we better understand Israel’s capabilities and the innovative work of their private industry, we know they’ll be an even stronger international partner in the future, one vital to the success of extending commercial

space to the Moon and eventually on to Mars and beyond. There are terrific opportunities awaiting Israel and all of us in advancing the space frontier.” Although it will only survive for a few days on the lunar surface, Beresheet is Israel’s first deep-space spacecraft and the first of several private lunar landers that are planned to be launched in the coming years in the renewed spirit of lunar exploration.

The third and final payload on the mission is the S5 small satellite, which was built by Blue Canyon

Plant City Airshow

Chaz Pokracki Correspondent

The Plant City airshow, “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” took place again for their annual get together last Saturday. The entire airport – minus the runway, of course – was filled the brim with exotic planes, old planes, light planes, heavy planes, and a bunch of notplanes! The event is for many things, as the name displays. There were some classic cars, there, as well! An old red Viper took the eye of many, but overall the prize went to the old, black Corvette. Other nice cars littered the lot, as well, from Porches to old pickup trucks, and all the way to fire engines! Inside one of the larger hangers, a bunch of train paraphernalia was on display.

Last year, I was able to snag an interview with the gentleman who had started the Plant City “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” event.

This year I was not so lucky, but I have a lot of faith that next year it will be bigger, better, and more metallic than ever as this ever-improving show evolves. Continuing, the show exhibited many different vehicles. There was a helicopter designed with a Batman theme, an old cub and Stinson Voyager.

Around the bend was a light-sport Aeroprakt-32, and some diamonds on the ramp. There were, of course, your run-of-the-mill Cessnas, as well.

While strolling and admiring these aircraft and wheeled vehicles, I

Technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The satellite will track objects in geostationary orbit and provide frequent updates to the catalog of space objects.

One unique feature about this payload is that will be deployed from the Nusantara Satu satellite once it reaches its final orbit. Normally payloads are released from the upper stage of the rocket itself, but the small size of the S5 satellite allows it to hitch a ride to its final orbit, which saves a significant amount of fuel and power. Seattle-based

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Spaceflight Industries organized the whole mission and the payload deployments, which was a challenge given the uniqueness of each customer’s payload. Thursday’s launch was another triumphant success for SpaceX and the first step in private exploration of the Moon. SpaceX’s next launch is scheduled for March 2, when a Falcon 9 will launch an unmanned crew capsule to the International Space Station as part of the process of launching astronauts into space from the U.S. for the first time since 2011.

found myself famished and decided to treat myself to the many food vendors around the airport. Food trucks left and right were scattered towards the main office. There was an array of food, such as ice cream, barbeque, etc. I decided to splurge on some pork and chicken kababs, and I was not disappointed. It was extremely messy, though overall absolutely delicious.

Towards the middle of the airport, yet off to the side, there were a few things going on. A few carnivalesque games were set up, with a bouncy house, rock climbing wall, and pull-up bar. For exactly ten tickets (which was just ten dollars), one could hold on to the pull-up bar for two minutes. I decided to try, because if you happened to hang on for those two minutes, you won one hundred dollars.

The bar, unfortunately, was on a bearing so it made it easy for your grip to slip and for you to fall; at least I tried!

Towards the exit of the airport, back towards to parking lot, there was an entire display of RC planes.

From Bi-planes and jets, they raced across an open part of the field directly over the Plant City police’s K9 unit, who were demonstrating some tricks and educating the crowd.

It was an amazing time, and I personally recommend anyone to show up if they can next year.

It is a wholesome experience and an overall great place to spend an afternoon!

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