Avion Issue 3 Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Issue 3

Krakatoa and Concrete: Sustainability Initiatives on Campus

Kayla Taylor Correspondent

The student body undoubtedly erupted in applause when SGA announced the plans for the new parking garage on campus. Let’s be glad that school spirit and enthusiasm are the only things erupting on campus – volcanic eruptions might be one of very few things that could shift the University administration’s focus away from decorating the Legacy Walk with expensive, relatively useless palm trees and toward student-driven concerns such as parking and on-campus sustainability.

Remarkably enough, volcanic ash could benefit the construction of the parking garage and any new proposals for concrete development on campus.

The Romans added a mixture of volcanic ash to their own

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ancient version of “concrete” more than 2,000 years ago; this strange combination may be responsible for the strength and longevity of man-made sea walls that protected numerous establishments during the Roman Empire.

Current research supports this theory and further suggests that adding volcanic ash to concrete would provide a more sustainable option for concrete manufacturers while meeting (and even exceeding) American standards for the quality and safety of concrete additives.

Although the parking garage at Embry-Riddle will not be built with volcanic ash, there are other ways that its construction could be modified to promote environmental sustainability on campus.

After water, concrete is the second-most-consumed material in the world, but it leaves a monster-sized carbon footprint wherever it’s used – which is bad news for Embry-Riddle’s highly anticipated parking garage. Although parking garages may never be 100% “environmentally friendly,” a company called CarbonCure has developed technology that can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions during the construction of a parking garage without compromising its structural integrity.

Both Amazon and Microsoft recently invested in CarbonCure, and the company was even advertised by Bill Gates on CBS’ “60 Minutes”.

Sustainability proponents on campus advocated for a partnership with CarbonCure when Riddle’s garage was first announced to students and faculty, but University representatives maintained that it was too late to intervene in the construction plans.

While there have been several missed opportunities regarding the environmental friendliness of ERAU’s parking garage, sustainability advocates on campus have not backed down from the push to make Embry-Riddle a greener Uni-

versity. Numerous faculty and staff members have worked to organize an on-campus sustainability conference where individuals can meet to present their ideas to promote sustainability at Embry-Riddle and around the world.

“The Riddle campus is likely to develop further, and it would be great if the administration could take advantage of the knowledge and skills of our students and faculty in environmentally sustainable methods and materials,” said Dr. Ted von Hippel, coorganizer for the conference.

The conference will be held in the Student Union Event Center on April 12, 2022, to foster interdisciplinary sustainability discussions.

Scan the QR code for more information on the conference, or contact Dr. Ted von Hippel at ted.vonhippel@erau.edu for how to get involved.

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Interviewing the Thunderbirds Malik Turner Photo Editor The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500. The Avion was fortunate enough to receive the exclusive opportunity to interview Thunderbird #8, Maj. Jake Impellizzeri. He earned his commission in 2012 as a graduate majoring in Criminal Justice, and an avid fan of club soccer.

The Avion (TA): How long have you been a pilot, and what is a memorable moment in your flight career?

vale and when you pull G’s, the vale opens up; which forces air into the G-Suit and compresses your lower extremity.

Alone with the G-Suit, [there are] techniques to force the blood back to your brain so you won’t pass out.

Jake Impellizzeri (JI): I graduated pilot training in Sheppard Air Force Base in 2014. I have been flying for the Air Force ever since, and the F-16 TA: How did training in the since 2015. I received Air Force apply to other my private pilot’s licence aspects in your career? when I was in high school.

My most memorable JI: I would say leadership in moment aside from general - all throughout being selected to fly my time in ROTC, being for the Thunderbirds, a young lieutenant in the would be the time I Air Force until now of spent in Japan. being a Major. You learn how to fail and then you TA: Explain a little about learn from those failures. your time pulling G’s.

In some aspects, failure is JI: The maximum I have good because you learn ever pulled is 9.9. You get from it and you become trained for it beforehand. better. No one is perfect Once you are selected and everyone is going for a fire aircraft like to fail and you have to the F-16, you receive learn from it. That’s the more training. fighter pilot attitude.

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Recongizing our Hometown Heroes, On the Ice Ammar Fadlalla Staff Reporter The Eagles Hockey team contested the Southern Florida Seminoles on Feb. 4 to honor the first responders in our community. The Eagle players entered the rink wearing jerseys with names of first responders on their backs. As an honor to them, the first responders entered on a red carpet while being escorted by the players who gave them their jerseys as a sign of respect. The exciting game had the crowd cheering loudly every time the Eagles scored, especially as they accomplished a sweeping victory of 10 points to three. After the game, The Avion’s Staff Reporter, Ammar Fadlalla, conducted an interview with Jack Bokun and Anthony Galante, a hockey player and his respective first responder.

The Avion (TA): This was an exciting game, did you feel any intense competition from the opposing team?

Do they match up to your level in skills?

Jack Bokun (JB): Yeah, it was 3-2 for a little while, there was one goal game till about halfway through so they are definitely staying in it.

TA: What did this game mean to you? Why is supporting this cause important to you?

JB: Yeah, obviously the game is much bigger since it’s honoring those who deserve appreciation in the community.

All photos by: Vincent O’Connor

TA: How do you think this game is going to help people be attentive to the importance of EMT and their role in this community?

JB: It highlights a lot of the important people that not enough people in the community choose to know. Highlighting what they do in this community is pretty good.

TA: How did this game make you feel about your role in the community as an EMT?

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Anthony Galante (AG): Well, I’m a police officer so, as a first responder, I think that this was absolutely fantastic for the community.

A lot of the police officers that I work with came, they spoke very highly about the

event and also created more interest for the hockey team.

It is pretty good and it was really really awesome that the team was able to give us some recognition for all the hard work that is actually done on a daily basis. It’s nice to have that recognition.

TA: What can institutions do to make people take first aid training more seriously?

AG: Pretty much everybody has to be responsible for their own security. I tell my students, “You have to be responsible for your own security at all times. You never know when something may happen to somebody else so always be situationally aware and prepared to handle anything that comes at you.”

Even as pilots they should always be prepared since

you can never really know what might happen. It’s really important to know basic first aid to take care of somebody else or yourself.

TA: How has the relationship between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the EMS workers throughout organizations like ERT been?

AG: ...I think they developed the ERT about 5 ...15 years ago? ...I started teaching back in 2015, and it was absolutely fantastic to see them out and especially well equipped and trained. A quicker response increases safety on campus overall. One of EmbryRiddle’s main goals is having that safety culture and the school is evidently serious about safety and the welfare of everybody on campus.

Circus DuBois

Presented by Touch-N-Go Productions Erin Dillman Staff Reporter

On Friday, Feb. 4, Touch-N-Go Productions hosted “Circus DuBois: Masters of Variety” featuring Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy in the Student Union Event Center, as part of Family Weekend programming.

After a short bit, the Incredible Viktoria was introduced. She brought out some hula hoops and balanced one on her head while hula hooping with some other ones. DuBois went back up, put a plate on a stick, and balanced it on his head. He then They have been seen in added a hula hoop to one shows such as the Ringling foot and one to his hand Bros. and Barnum and and continued to juggle Bailey, movies such as with his free hand.

“The Greatest Showman,” and Tony Award-winning Viktoria then went up “Pippin” on Broadway. with a couple of whips and cut a couple of roses For this performance with them. She then at Embry-Riddle, DuBois followed up with some started out simply contortionism.

Next, juggling balls and then DuBois got an assist asked for some audience onto a unicycle and participation. He brought jumped rope on it. As the up Charlotte, a student audience keenly looked who had been in awe of on, DuBois, got two guys his skills; later, he juggled from the audience to hold bowling pins. a much taller unicycle

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while Viktoria put him in a straight jacket.

He ended up unicycling around the stage area while taking off the straight jacket. It was an incredible success.

For the finale, a slack wire, similar to a steel wire tightrope but with more slack, was brought out. DuBois started out juggling pins on the wire, then performed a version of an earlier act.

He spun the earlier used plate on a stick, spun a hula hoop on his foot, and juggled the bowling pins, all simultaneously, and with ease.

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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Danielle Van Pelt Senior Reporter On Oct. 1, 1971, Walt Disney World Resort officially opened to the world.

Now, 50 years later, the magic is calling everyone to this 18-month-long celebration which kicked off on Oct. 1, 2021.

That’s right, an 18-monthlong celebration. It’s still not too late to go. Throughout this incredible event, you can discover classical favorites and new adventures across The Most Magical Place on Earth.

For starters, there’s a slate of brand-new attractions, 150 new menu items, a handful of nighttime spectaculars, and plenty more. Walt Disney World is practically hosting

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its own historical event right now and you do not want to miss an adventure like this.

Let’s break things down, shall we? Walt Disney World loves to celebrate any occasion especially when it comes to important anniversaries. For the 25th anniversary, they decorated Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle into a huge birthday cake. For the 50th anniversary, which was also the movie Cinderella’s 70th anniversary, the Walt Disney Company decided to go with a EARidescent (their word, not ours) theme to shimmer the whole experience.

I went to Walt Disney World last year and was hesitant to go again this year because

Disney Parks can be pricey.

However, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to attend the 50th anniversary. Good thing I went! The whole experience was phenomenal. Between the gorgeous decorations, the delicious food, and the unique merchandise, it was worth every buck.

If you do buy 50th anniversary merchandise, you could also make some serious profit because, for instance, many are willing to buy merchandise online when unable to physically attend the event.

In addition, think about how valuable the 50th anniversary merchandise could one day become. Like I said, this is truly a historical event you do not want to miss.

If you are looking for an excuse to take a break on the adulting and want to experience a once in a lifetime adventure, I highly recommend you consider taking advantage of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and what it has to offer. Even if you’re not a Disney fan, but are curious to one day see what all the hype is about, this is the time to go!

Between all four parks, the food, the merchandise, the costumes, the shows, the decoration, etc., everything Walt Disney World is offering for the 50th anniversary is truly unique and one of a kind.

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Behind the Cowling Hunter Lyons Correspondent Mike is an aircraft mechanic for a major US airline at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the owner of MT Aviation Photo & Film. He started his career at a regional airline where he worked on the CRJ as a lead mechanic for almost 9 years before moving into a position at mainline. Often, the flying public and junior flight crews don’t understand how much mechanics do. They don’t often see behind the scenes and I felt this would be a perfect opportunity to ask a seasoned mechanic some questions.

The Avion (TA): Tell us what you work on and what an average day at DTW looks like.

Mike (M): I currently work international line maintenance working on widebodies and handling other international flights we are contracted for.

An average day would consist of turning one or two international widebody flights which would consist of working any inbound write-ups, any scheduled maintenance or inspections that must be performed before the flight, and performing an ETOPS pre-departure check to ensure the plane is safe for the 8-14 hour flight it will make over the ocean. At any time, I could be working on any of the 7 different fleet types doing anything from changing a tire to doing a sheet metal repair on the side of a plane that got hit by a belt loader.

TA: How much of the work is scheduled and how much is on the spot?

M: About 80-90% of our overnight workload is scheduled inspections to make sure the plane has no hidden defects and is airworthy. This can be anywhere from a service check where you’re doing a

walk around, checking tire pressures and wear, servicing oils and hydraulic fluids, and checking the lights, to a letter check which would include opening access panels to check for corrosion or lubing moving parts on flight controls so they don’t bind.

TA: What would you say your most unique experience has been?

M: I have done all kinds of unique things. Almost every time a plane breaks, it’s something different.

I would say recently one of the more unique jobs would be a structural repair we did on a 757 tail which involved spending 18 days in the very top of the tail and consisted of machining parts and having to use liquid nitrogen to shrink them because of the precision fit before installing over 500 rivets through small access holes.

Besides the unique problems you fix, there are all kinds of unique experiences. You can show up to work and get asked if you want to go fly 8 hours to a foreign country to fix a broken plane. Some of my favorite memories were storing and unstoring planes in the desert.

TA: Finally, any advice for anyone going into this field?

M: As far as advice goes, I encourage anyone interested to at least talk to a recruiter at an A&P school. Much like the shortage of pilots, there is a current mechanic shortage.

So many people have recently retired and I have seen major airlines that haven’t hired in 7+ years while some stations try to hire 15 people a month.

With the shortage, companies are becoming very competitive as far as pay and benefits to attract new employees.

Another piece of advice, and this is more for people starting out in the industry, is never be afraid to ask for help. A lot of new people are afraid to ask for help because they don’t want to be viewed as unknowledgeable. At the

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end of the day, our job is to keep the plane safe as well as the people flying on it.

Any seasoned mechanic will understand and know that you’re probably working on a system you might not be familiar with, especially in a situation when the airline you work for has multiple fleet types.

I have been in situations where it was the first time I had seen the issue but someone else had seen it a million times and told me to go pull some random panel off and check some wire that always got damaged. Most of these seasoned guys/girls have seen a lot and might be an expert on the problem or system you’re working with.

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Eagles to the Moon

EagleCam — Noah Cooperman Correspondent A group of students and faculty members from Embry-Riddle are working on designing a camera set up to capture the Nova-C Lunar Lander from Intuitive Machines as it lands on the surface of Earth’s moon.

According to EagleCam’s website, it “...will be taking the world’s ultimate selfie when it captures the first-ever third-person views of a spacecraft making an extraterrestrial landing.”

As the Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lunar Lander approaches the surface of the Moon, EagleCam will separate from the lander to capture the moment it touches down.

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According to Intuitive Machines’ website, the Nova series of lunar landers is much different than its predecessors; “Building off the solid framework of our Nova-C lander systems and structures, we have created a scalable path for additional vehicles.” Intuitive Machines further explains: “Thanks to its two VR900 engines and enlarged tanks, Nova-D boasts a 500+kg payload capacity.

Our largest lander, the Nova-M, relies on its two VR3500 engines to carry a whopping 5,000kg of payload to the lunar surface. These options afford flexibility for our customers as we pioneer a thriving, diverse lunar economy and enable a permanent presence on the Moon.”

EagleCam is slated for launch in just a few weeks, and the CubeSat camera system is being designed and built by Embry-Riddle engineering students and faculty researchers.

EagleCam is more than just a camera; the CubeSat will uncover new scientific findings through “dust plume imagery, dust accumulation analysis, and lunar surface imagery.”

Scientists are excited to comb through the images in the hopes of discovering new information about the Moon. The application of EagleCam will set a few world records. It will provide the

,” enable Embry-Riddle to be the

and will allow for the first “use of WiFi for data transmission on the Moon.”

These records will set a precedent for future uses of the technologies onboard EagleCam, and assist in humanity’s future presence on the moon.

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[R U X] Corner

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We are graduate and undergraduate 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 Buy or Not to Buy: Tablet and Laptop Ana Gonzalez-Hoy, Carmen Van Ommen Graduate Researchers In recent years, the pandemic forced a lot of education to transition more online, which may have caused students to use more technology in their daily lives. Students may now attend class over Zoom rather than in person, attend online meetings, or turn in homework on Canvas rather than directly to the teacher. Using a personal computing device for school has long been a necessity, but since we are spending more time online, there may be new things to consider before purchasing a device for school, such as a laptop or a tablet. In order to help students think through what type of device might be best for their needs, we asked a group of current students for their opinion on the use of laptops and tablets.

What Devices are Students Using?

We sent out a survey and collected 21 responses from current students at Embry-Riddle in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering. The students ranged from 20 to 29 years old. The survey showed that 11 out of the 21 own only a laptop, while the other 10 own a laptop and a tablet. None of the students who took our survey owned only a tablet. When we asked what devices they use primarily for school, 16 selected laptops, 2 chose both laptop and tablet, and the remaining 3 students said they used a tablet, e-reader, or desktop computer, respectively.

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activities they used their laptops for were browsing the web, creating emails, and reading textbooks or ebooks.

Additional uses for laptops were activities such as word processing, using powerful software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Catia, SolidWorks, Blender), note-taking, and playing video games.

For the students owning both a laptop and a tablet, their primary reason for purchasing varied per device.

Generally, a laptop was purchased primarily for school use. However, the primary reason for purchasing their tablet was for personal use. When owning both a laptop What are Students Using Their Devices For? and a tablet, the top three things students used their laptop For the students that only owned laptops, the most for was using powerful software, word processing, and to common primary reason for purchasing a laptop was browse the web and create emails. Their tablets were used for use in school. Students noted that the top three for reading textbooks/ebooks and note-taking.

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Students reported that the benefits of owning a laptop rather than a tablet was that it is more powerful, it has faster processing for software, you are able to have multiple tabs and programs running at the same time, and it generally has a larger screen. Having a built-in keyboard was another perk. One student said “I like the larger screen display of a laptop because I associate tablets with smaller screen displays. I think laptops tend to have better specs (e.g., processing power, RAM). I also like having a built-in physical keyboard because I think I type faster with a physical keyboard compared to a touchscreen keyboard.” Another student highlighted the keyboard feature as well, saying “I like the feel of an actual keyboard instead of a digital keyboard. I’m able to charge my phone with my laptop and have all of my phone information stored on the computer.”

Many students, however, mentioned how the laptops are not as easy to carry as a tablet and can be significantly heavier.

Additionally, a laptop can be more expensive than a tablet. One student mentioned “[A laptop] is not compact nor easy to carry anywhere. It is also less “cool” when using it in public. For some reason, I perceive using a tablet as more “trendy” as long as it is the new Apple tablet with add-on keyboard and magic pen.”

On the other hand, students said owning a tablet allows you to take handwritten notes, and is more portable. One student was quoted saying “The tablet is a bit more portable than my laptop and is set up more like my phone, which I also use to do some work like sending emails. I also like that my tablet has a touch screen (laptop does not). I like that I can either use the tablet more like [a laptop] when it is attached to the keyboard or I can use the tablet by itself.”

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However, students said their tablets do not have the ability to run certain software, including Microsoft Office, which is often used for school. Additionally, there is no built-in keyboard.

One student said “[I] cannot download all apps I need for school. [I] need an external keyboard to type a large amount of text [and it is] hard to hold when video calling.”

Overall, buying either a tablet or a laptop will depend on your needs. If you are a student who would be needing to run powerful software and likes typing on a keyboard, a laptop seems your way to go. If you’re looking for a device that is easy to carry and capable of taking handwritten notes without the use of pen and paper, maybe a tablet would be better for you.

While not discussed by the students in this survey, another option that could be considered are touchscreen laptops with removable keyboards, such as a Microsoft Surface or Lenovo Yoga, which might offer the functionality of a laptop as well as some of the portability and ability to handwrite notes that a tablet offers. When purchasing a device to primarily be used at school, you should consider what types of activities you do often and what style of work best suits you to find the device that will fit your needs.

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Plastic, It’s Not Fantastic Heidi Erfourth Environmental Sustainability Club Public Relations Chair The Environmental Sustainability Club (ESC), is a club dedicated to creating a two-way beneficial relationship between the campus community and the environment. ESC was designed to be a onestop shop for research and projects focused on creating and finding ways to improve our impact on the environment or the impact the environment has on us.

The amount of waste created by normal menstrual products releases microplastics into the air. It starts with the broken-down waste entering the ocean and getting into our water cycle. Once it enters our water cycle, the waste continues to break down, creating microplastics that can go into the air and the food we eat.

ESC also has an EcoGarden committee that just recently started the building process for the garden on campus. The garden will be located between the tennis courts and the baseball field. It will be a great example of how the environment can give back and help create the other side of a two-way beneficial relationship.

Last semester, ESC and the Ocean Initiative partThe Ocean Initiative, nered with AllMatters for a sub-committee of the the Campus Cup Event.

Club, hosted its first This was held for 14 days beach clean-up on Feb. and had a primary goal of 13 at the beach they helping women on camadopted, Ponce Inlet. pus have a more sustainThe beach clean-up helps able period by providfurther ESC’s mission ing free menstrual cups. of reducing our impact The remaining cups were on the environment by distributed in the seccleaning up trash before it ond-floor SU bathroom or donated to a shelter. enters the ocean.

There is currently a composting tumbler for use at the same location.

ESC sold personal composting bins last semester for $5, and they still have some left. If people would like to use the composting tumbler, there is one major rule: no meat, fish, or chicken. Compostable foods are vegetables, fruits, eggshells, nuts, and many more.

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Anyone that uses the compost tumbler to dispose of food should add to the side with the plus sign.

The Environmental Sustainability Club is always open to new research and project ideas and is here to help.

If you have any questions or have an idea, direct message the club on their Instagram @erau.esc.

Scan to view their Instagram page!

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An Open Letter to the Students of Embry-Riddle . . .

Dr. Geoffrey Kain Professor & Director of the Honors Program

“There is no social-change fairy. There is only change made by the hands of individuals.” — Winona LaDuke

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Mathematician and philosopher Jacob Bronowski suggested that man is uniquely blessed with “the gift of foresight.” As rational beings with the agile intelligence to gather and assess data, test hypotheses, store and share information via advanced language ability and sophisticated tools, we are capable of arriving at sound conclusions.

Then we can, presumably, methodically apply these insights toward realizing a nurturing and supportive, rather than (self) destructive future. Why do we fail to do this so often?

Single-use, disposable plastic is a major issue. As we toss a singleuse water bottle into the recycling bin or the trash can, for example, most of us feel a brief tinge of guilt via a general sense that plastics have become “a problem.” Indeed. Consider the following: •

Of ALL the plastic produced globally, as much as HALF of that, is manufactured as single-use, disposable products (plastic bags, bottles, lids, disposable plastic cutlery, etc.). Much of that centers on US consumers (Natural Resources Defense Council).

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Only between 8% and 9% of recyclable plastics are ever actually recycled — with roughly 92% being burned, buried in landfills (and leaching into water supplies), or “let loose” as litter (Consumer Reports).

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Since the advent of single-use plastic items (beginning in the 1950s), some 8.5 billion tons have been produced— with roughly 6.5 billion tons now present throughout the environment (Science Daily). More than half of that amount has been produced in the past two decades alone.

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Plastic does not biodegrade; it retains its plastic integrity but fragments into smaller and smaller pieces (microplastics, nanoplastics, …). Currently, plastic is being detected in rainwater, soil, freshwater, and saltwater bodies (including in zooplankton, the smallest sea creature). Moreover, the air, our food, and even the guts of creatures contain plastic. It is literally everywhere, including our blood and urine (“Plastic, Plastic Everywhere,” The Conversation; see also CDC: National Biomonitoring Program).

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By 2050, it is highly likely that there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans (UN Environment Project Report 2019, “Our Planet Is Drowning in Plastic Pollution—It’s Time for Change!”).

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Plastic production is fossil-fuel intensive. Plastics significantly contribute to climate change (Yale Climate Connection).

The Plastic-Free Campus Initiative What can be done to slow or reverse this unfolding (and accelerating) catastrophe?

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First, let’s focus on ourselves and our personal habits.

“Be the change you want to see in the world,” Mahatma Gandhi had said.

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Then, let’s take a close look at our own campus. We all share this space. Alternatives are not always so easy to see when our purchasing freedom becomes restricted or “forced” into choosing single-use plastic.

But there ARE alternatives.

Embry-Riddle students are problem solvers. Help us embrace alternative solutions.

Honors Program students have launched the Plastic-Free Campus Initiative; our parent organization is the national Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). Other campuses across the USA (and internationally) are organizing and are making this change—or have already made it! Yes, it can be done, and it IS being done. Ultimately it will be you, the students, who must advocate for this change. This is your world.

The Pledge

Presently, we are trying to approach one campus office, or administrative unit at a time. We are asking for a signed commitment from budget/procurement managers. The goal is to consciously avoid purchasing and distributing single-use plastic items and instead either (a) to opt for a reusable article, (b) to select a biodegradable alternative, or (c) to simply eliminate the purchase.

According to an old adage, “a single spark can start a prairie fire.”

As we increase our campus presence, please assist by signing any petitions and/or pledges designed to advocate for change. Page 17

Arceus: A Legend Reborn Salim Roig Editor-In-Chief

Pokémon is one of the largest team of people who are brave grossing video game franchises out enough to catch and record the wild there. With memorable classics such Pokémon of Hisui. as Red and Blue, Blue and White, and Platinum, almost everyone has the Already off the bat, one can tell age-old mission of catching them all. that this game is already filling in some much-needed lore of the However, a lot of fans recently felt disappointed that their once beloved Pokémon world. On top of this, franchise was not keeping up with many of the characters in the game the improvement and changes that are ancestors of past Gym Leaders modern-day consoles had. They and fan-favorite characters, allowing felt Pokémon was just copying and for some interesting dynamics. This pasting the same game. Then, last story is one that both newcomers year, Game Freak, the developers of of the series will enjoy but fans Pokémon announced a brand-new will absolutely adore. spin-off title called Legends: Arceus.

Will this new spin-off herald a new Now on to the gameplay, Legends era of beloved Pokemon games or presents a new way of catching is the series stuck like a shadow of Pokémon. In the past, you could only its former self? capture Pokémon during battles.

Taking place in Sinnoh, 200 years However, due to Arceus’ openago, when it was known as Hisui, world format, you can now capture the protagonist of the story recently Pokémon by just throwing a Pokéball joined the Survey Corps, a special at them, without any need for a battle.

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With that in mind though, don’t believe this will be easy, as this time around, the Pokémon is able to attack the protagonist outside of battles.

This adds a new level of complexity that was sorely missing in the past, making it so that whenever you enter the wild, you have to be mindful of not just the Pokémon you want to capture, but those around you. This in turn forces the player to think outside the box and will ensure that no two players go through the same journey.

In summary, I highly recommend Legends Arceus to anyone who is a long-time fan of Pokémon, or is someone who never played a single game. Here’s hoping the Legends spin-off is here to stay and, who knows, maybe your favorite region will be the next one?

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Anime Review: “Death Note” : Defining “Justice”

“This world is rotten, and those who are making it rot deserve to die. Someone has to do it, so why not me?” – Light Yagami.

Ranking No. 1 in popularity on MyAnimeList.com, “Death Note” continues to perform exceptionally well, despite it being released in 2006. The series still is one of the signature pieces of Japanese animation. The 37 episode show is animated by Madhouse, a renowned studio. The original manga was drawn by Takeshi Obata (小畑 健) and written by Tsugumi Ohba (大場 つぐみ).

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Although the show first aired in 2006, Madhouse did a phenomenal job at animating the series. The character art style is still applicable to modern society. It definitely does not appear outdated. On the contrary, it is a timeless classic. Colors, dynamic characters, and objects bring the story to life, thus encouraging the audience to solve crime mysteries with the main characters.

There are no issues regarding the voice acting. Yamaguchi-san as L and Miyano-san as Light brought their characters to life by perfectly presenting their mind struggles.

Image Courtesy / Death Note Episode 1

“Death Note” follows a righteous high schooler Light Yagami, who picks up a notebook from the ground. The cover contains the words “Death Note” and the following note: “if you write anyone’s name in this note, they will die.” Eager to erase the evil from this world, Light puts this notebook to use in a timely fashion. He calls himself Kira, the God of justice. “Kira” is Japanese for killer. However, a designated police force reveals this mystical secret and tries to hunt down the killer. Will Light turn out to be God or the Devil? Will he represent a new definition of justice, or will he be murdered for his wickedness?

The only way to answer this question is to watch 37 episodes of police investigations, psychological battles, and betrayal.

“Death Note” is definitely a show you may want to keep bingewatching. Each subplot is closely and deeply related to the next episode. In order to understand the complicated plot, the viewers should be fully focused. The plot, however, can sometimes get too intellectually stimulating and you may find yourself rewatching several movie fragments.

This is quite likely one of the most iconic character rivalries in the entirety of anime. The mental battle between Light and the police contributes to new character developments. As Light learns new notebook rules, the police get one step closer to the imposter.

The Death-rock genre can be heard at the opening of the series.

The ending song matches the dark and gothic theme of the show. The successful song choices will definitely improve the viewer experience.

Image Courtesy / Death Note Episode 37

Although you may disagree with the moral values presented in “Death Note,” the plot will make you think about the classification of good and bad, and will start a conversation about ethics. Without a doubt, the show can inspire many thoughtful discussions about the ethics of life.

By: 2Dimentional-J

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Alison Smalling Director of Sports Information

A trio of Embry-Riddle basketball student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District listing on Feb. 17.

Nikki Tucker of the women’s basketball team, and both Elijah Jenkins and Romeo Crouch of the men’s basketball program earned the honor the seeks to recognize the premier studentathletes in college athletics that excel both in the classroom and in their respective sports. Embry-Riddle’s three selections were the most of any NCAA II South Region school.

517), free throws made (1st, 245), assists (2nd, 294) and steals (2nd, 190). She also holds the single-game scoring record of 38 points, which she tallied against West Liberty on Nov. 24, 2018.

Jenkins carries a 4.0 GPA in his pursuit of a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering after graduating in 2020 with a 3.98 undergrad GPA in his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

On the court, Jenkins has proven to be one of the best longrange shooters to wear the Blue and Gold, connecting on 278 three-pointers over his four seasons, good for fourth all-time.

His 1,189 points are the 22nd most in program history, and he set the school record for points in a game with 44 in ERAU’s win over Alabama-Huntsville earlier this year.

Crouch carries a 3.35 GPA in Business Administration. A 2020-21 Preseason All-American, Crouch was the 2019-20 SSC Newcomer of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Newcomer Team, All-SSC roster, and is a five-time SSC Player of the Week.

Crouch has twice been named to the NABC Honors Court and was named to the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll last year.

Photo Courtesy / ERAU Athletics

Tucker boasts a 4.0 GPA in Aerospace Physiology and, in addition to holding the scoring and rebound records for ERAU, she ranks in the Eagles’ career top five in field goals made (1st,

He became the fastest Eagle ever to reach 1,000 points, and his 19.5 ppg career mark is the best in ERAU history. He also ranks third in Eagle history with 5.5 assists per game, and second with 2.7 steals per game.

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The Embry-Riddle men’s tennis registered the biggest upset in the Eagles’ NCAA II era on Feb. 10. The 15thranked Eagles toppled third-ranked Saint Leo (1-1, 0-1) 4-3 in both teams’ first Sunshine State Conference match of the season. Super senior Juan Ortiz Couder clinched the victory for the Eagles with a three-set upset of 27thranked Bruno Faletto, 7-6 (5), 6-2, 7-5.

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Tucker Breaks ERAU Women’s Basketball Scoring Record

Photo Courtesy / Camille Jackson

Embry-Riddle women’s basketball senior Nikki Tucker cemented herself as one of the best to ever wear the Eagle uniform on Feb. 12. Exactly one month after setting the Eagles’ career rebounding record, the Marshall, Michigan native broke the ERAU all-time scoring record with her 24 points in the Eagles’ 66-61 road win over Palm Beach Atlantic.

Just three days after becoming the 11th ERAU basketball player, male or female, to record over 700 career rebounds, Tucker eclipsed Sabrina Whiting’s career mark of 1,417 points and tops the Embry-Riddle record book with 1,419 career points with four games left in the regular season. ......................................................................................................

Women’s Lacrosse Opens Up 2022 Season by Knocking Off No. 17 Mount Olive Photo Courtesy / ERAU Athletics

The Embry-Riddle women’s lacrosse team celebrated its first contest in over 23 months with the first win over a ranked team in program history on Feb. 12, upsetting 17th-ranked Mount Olive on the road, 14-12.

The victory marked Head Coach Leah Peppelman’s first career win as the Eagles began the season 1-0 for the fourth consecutive campaign.

Sallie Squire finished with five goals, while Murphy McDonough scored four times for the Eagles. Zariah Durham’s two scores were the final two goals for the Blue and Gold, with Elizabeth Ninesling, Devyn Taht, and Maile Kuo all finding the back of the net once. Aubrey Fixen had 10 saves in goal for the Eagles, with ERAU out-shooting the Trojans, 33-29, and going 18-for-21 on clear attempts.

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Coward Sets ERAU Record at JDL Multi

Photo Courtesy / Ralph Epifanio

Sierra Coward posted a record-breaking performance at the JDL Multi and Track Meet at the JDL Fast Track on Feb. 8. The senior from Bridgetown, Barbados scored 3,047 points in the heptathlon to break Kirsten Chambers seven-year-old ERAU mark in that event by 376 points.

Coward, who was competing in her first pentathlon at ERAU, now owns both multi-event records for the Eagles, having set the heptathlon record of 4,544 points last spring.

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Flight Certifications SPRING 2022

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