Avion Issue 5 Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Issue 5

Feel the heat There’s a New Local Band in Town!

Elijah Sigua Correspondent

If there was one school you’d look to find the emergence of a new local band, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is probably the last place you’d go. This is considering the STEM nature of the school itself and also that its students aren’t well known for any kind of special musical ability.

Yet, a group of students attending the University, through their common love for singing as well as their fun and carefree attitude towards playing around with music, have put together a new band called SPF-50, delivering catchy pop rock and alternative tunes in their new album, Buddies :), which was released on all major streaming platforms earlier this month.

The group formed during the beginning of the Spring semester and have been working hard to share their progress with the public.

The album features hits such as “11 O’Clock” and “Moonlight,” both of which have garnered a lot of attention both from people on and off campus. The group is excited to see where their music goes and would love to expand their reach.

The members of the SPF-50 are Alex Maschner, who plays lead and rhythm guitar, Ricky Kim, who plays bass guitar and guitar, John Scheer, who sings and plays whatever instrument the group needs him to (but mainly trumpet), Isaac Frondorf, who plays drums, and Elijah Sigua, the lead singer who also plays guitar and bass guitar for the group.

Follow SPF-50 on Instagram using the handle and stay updated with them!

Feel the Heat!

All photos provided by SPF-50

Make A Better Tomorrow, Today!

H

ey there, everyone, it’s been quite a ride. From the dawn of Starship to the end of the SGA Election, I have had a great time working as ’s Editor-in-Chief!

I remember the first day I joined . I was just a bright-eyed freshman who was at Embry-Riddle for, at most, a few weeks, at the time. When I first joined as a photographer, I had no clue I would one day play a pivotal role in running this little journalism organization, but life has a weird way of making things happen unexpectedly. To all those reading this because you know who I am, you read every issue of , or maybe you just stumbled upon this, I have a few lessons I wish to leave you all with.

• If there is any change you wish to see here at Embry-Riddle, don’t be afraid of going out there and implementing it.

Be the change you wish to see in your life, instead of waiting for others to change things for you.

• Whenever life doesn’t go the way you plan, don’t throw in the towel immediately. Take a moment to think back on why it didn’t work out, then alter your plan for the better.

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• Be willing to hear the other side of an argument. Don’t always take things at face value as it may not always be as it seems at first.

Always be true to yourself. Never pretend to be someone you aren’t to fit into a crowd.

Always take time to rest your mind. You don’t want to overwork yourself to the point of breaking.

With that in mind, I enjoyed my time as Editor-in-Chief, and I know that the man who will take over from me will keep pushing the envelope for what can do. Dylan Kowlessar, good luck. The keys are officially yours.

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airshow season is back!

Highlights from the 2022 Tampa Bay AirFest & the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Noah Cooperman & Pony Tom Correspondents

Aviation enthusiasts from around the country flocked to two major airshows within the last month. The 2022 Tampa Bay AirFest on March 26-27 and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo on April 5-10 drew tens of thousands of people, and EmbryRiddle students were a part of them!

“While most other members of The Avion were watching the display of the flying aircraft, I mainly meandered around the static, or non-flying, displays. Many manufacturers had their aircraft on static display; including Textron, Diamond, Cirrus, Piper, Daher, Pitts, Vans, Tecnam, and Pipistrel, among others.

The Avion was fortunate to send a few of our photographers to each event. The following pages are some reviews and the highlights of the airshows.

Having only seen most of these aircraft on each manufacturer’s website or on YouTube, it was amazing to see these planes in real-life; and somewhat surreal to sit inside some of the aircraft.

Also on static display were some vintage planes such as the Beechcraft Model 18, Boeing Stearman, Douglas A-24 Invader, and T-6 Texan.

“I have been to many different air shows around the world including the Singapore Airshow, Langkawi Airshow in Malaysia, and Tampa Bay AirFest which happened earlier this month, but Sun ‘n Fun is an experience like never before.

The Sun ‘n Fun exhibition is the biggest I have ever been to with warplanes from World War II to the modern era where the visitors can have a close look and talk to the pilots and crews of those planes. Besides that, there are some planes where the crews have their booth set up where you can get their exclusive souvenirs such as patches, decals or even empty rounds they fired!

Other than the numerous displayed planes and stunning performances during the day, the Sun ‘n Fun night show was exceptional, and that is what makes it unique from the other airshows I have been to. This is my first night show with beautiful performances at dawn. It would be very hard to describe my feelings for the night show as I got emotional with the beauty of the lights, fire and flares through the dark. The show ended with a firework rain and a huge surprise explosion.

The experience with Sun ‘n Fun really was one of a kind and one that any other airshow rarely has. It is a must-try and hopefully we will get a chance to revisit next year.”

- “Pony Tom”

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There were also more modern military aircraft including a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refueler, and Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. Additional notable new aircraft on display were the Diamond DA-50 RG (“RG” is short for “retractable landing gear”), Piper M600 and Cirrus SF-500 Vision jet–both featuring an emergency autoland capability, Tecnam P2002 Traveller, and a mock fuselage of the new Beechcraft Denali.

The Pipistrel aircraft static display was my favorite because the company is leading the way in producing light-sport general aviation airplanes powered solely by electricity. One of the light-sport aircraft on display had its cowling (the part that covers the engine) removed, and I was amazed at how many fewer engine components there were, in comparison to the Cessna 172 engine that powers most of the Embry-Riddle fleet.

I was also humbled to have a chat with Shane Fisher, the first person in the United States to hold an electric aircraft pilot’s license. We discussed the potential of electric aircraft and the new electric airliners entering service later this decade.

I can’t wait to attend Sun ‘n Fun 2023!”

- Noah Cooperman

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Issue 5 Airshow photos courtesy of The Avion’s photographers: Jessie Abinsay, Noah Cooperman, Erin Dillman, Natalie Mai, Kyle Navarro, “Pony Tom”, Herison Riwu Kore, Toby Sopp, and Shijie “Jerry” Zhong .......................................

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Distinguished AFROTC Cadets Get to Experience the Gs

Gianna Castano Distribution Manager

On Saturday, April 9th, selected Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets had the privilege of meeting and flying with some pilots from the 37th, 41st, and 48th Flying Training Squadron based at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi and a part of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC).

The cadets, ranging from freshmen to seniors, were selected based on GPA and their performance on their fitness assessment.

Sitting pretty on a beautiful day in Daytona, the Flying Training Squadrons brought out three T-1A Jayhawks and five T-6A Texan II training aircraft. Because one of the T-1s was non-operational during the flight block, only two groups were allowed to take off at a time.

For the Jayhawk experience, students got to see aerial refueling simulations and formations practice for about an hour. Cadets had to brace themselves for 4.5Gs for the first time with a 90% vomit rate. I’m sure the pilots had fun warning the cadets just before hearing unpleasant things through their headsets.

Upon parking the aircraft, most cadets were holding a nice plastic bag of barf, but they still managed to smile for photos.

Guess which photos were taken before and after those events!

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Surprisingly, two U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II jets flew in while hanging out on the flight line with the captains before the T-1 taxi.

Even the AF captains had no idea why they were there, but it was definitely a sight to see, let me tell you. The jets were handsomely terrifying on the ground, so I can only imagine how they look during combat missions.

It was an honor to have the opportunity to hang out with some of the captains, learn about their backgrounds, and listen to the cadets talk about their experiences! If you’re reading this, thanks for all you do!

Fun Facts: • The 48th Flying Training Squadron is one of the oldest in the Air Force when it was erected in August 1917, during World War I as the 48th Aero Squadron.

• The AETC recently celebrated its 80th anniversary back in January 2022!

• The T-1 costs approximately $4.1 million with 178 in active force.

• The T-6 costs approximately $4.3 million with 446 in active force.

• The Harrier costs approximately $1.5 million but is slowly being phased out with the F-35 Lightning II. All photos by: Gianna Castano / The Avion

Hunter Lyons Correspondent

From Riddle to Republic

If you have been flying at Embry-Riddle for the past few years, you have likely heard of, or even flown with Keith Markovich. As an Instructor Pilot (IP), he spent his time instructing Private, Instrument, and Commercial students and was even awarded IP of the Month. He graduated from Embry-Riddle last year and now flies for Republic Airways. I had Keith as my instructor for all of my Instrument and most of my Commercial studies, and I thoroughly enjoyed flying with him. I recently got the opportunity to talk with him about his new life and how he’s doing.

The Avion (TA): First, How was your experience with Republic Airways’ training program?

Keith Markovich (KM): I would say the training was fun, [and] I met a lot of good guys in my class. We had a nice solid study group and that was important because they definitely don’t hold your hand.

Even though it was relatively short, it did kind of drag a bit in some places because every night you go back to your hotel room, this is all you are thinking about. Once you get to the sims, you usually have one sim a day around 10 PM. So you spend the day sitting at the hotel thinking about it and you can kinda [sic] go crazy.

If I were to do it again, I would definitely try to go out more, maybe hang out with some more people, and just try to take my mind off of the subject matter when I don’t need to be studying.

But I would say it was very streamlined and they make it very clear what they expect of you. So as long as you study the callouts and flows, you’re going to pass.

TA: What was your first flight like?

KM: It was incredible. I had to sit in the jump seat and the crew was so excited for me. Obviously, you fly with a check airman at first and mine was great. He took the first leg so I could observe everything and when it was my turn to fly, I honestly felt relaxed.

The first leg that I flew was EWR (Newark) to YYZ (Toronto). There was obviously a bit of extra work because it was an international flight, but it all went pretty smooth.

For the landing, I was sweating a little bit but thankfully the winds were calm. The centerlines in Canada are also much bigger than in the states so between the calm wind and big centerline, I’d say I got pretty lucky.

TA: How do you like being based in Chicago?

KM: It’s a great city, but the airport itself is what I really love. I haven’t been on the west coast, but O’Hare seems to be organized the best, out of all the major airports I’ve been to.

TA: Do you feel that EmbryRiddle prepared you well for your career?

TA: Do you have any advice for people training at Embry-Riddle?

KM: Yeah, I definitely think they did and I’m very glad that I went to EmbryRiddle. My instructors were hard on me to get me to this point.

KM: Definitely explore your options and pick an airline you’ll feel proud to fly for.

Keep your head down and fly as much as you can.

Also talking about stress, try your hardest to avoid having to commute. It adds extra stress before the trip has even started and that can quickly wear you out, especially as a new pilot.

I will say that most of the people I’ve flown with haven’t been to Riddle and they do just as well, so it’s not like this is the only place to go, but it definitely makes things so much easier.

Training at Embry-Riddle is so much harder than training at the airlines so I really do feel they prepare us well.

Photo provided by Keith Markovich

You may get burnt out sometimes, and it’s okay to take breaks. It will be all worth it in the end because this program will make you an amazing professional pilot.

Embry-Riddle to Develop Camera System for Upcoming Polaris Dawn Space Mission Mike Cavaliere | Director of News and Media Relations, ERAU News Melanie Azam | Senior Writer, ERAU News Entrepreneur, Polaris Dawn Commander and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumnus Jared Isaacman (‘11), who last year led the first-ever all-civilian space mission, visited the Daytona Beach campus last week to meet the next generation of aviators and speak about how commercial space missions can help create a better world.

During his visit, Isaacman also visited Embry-Riddle’s Space Technologies Laboratory, where a new multi-camera system is being developed that will fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, launching on a Falcon 9 rocket, with the goal of capturing video of the first-ever commercial spacewalk.

Isaacman interacted with students during his time at the lab, offering input on the development of a preliminary 3D-printed camera-system prototype the Eagle team had already developed.

“History is happening right here, right now — and our students are right at the center of it,” said Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., who toured the lab along with Isaacman.

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Polaris Dawn is the first mission in the Polaris Program, which consists of up to three human spaceflight missions that will demonstrate new technologies, conduct extensive research and ultimately culminate in the first flight of SpaceX’s Starship with humans on board.

As for Embry-Riddle’s involvement in the mission, it does not end at the camera’s construction. In addition, the team will endeavor to use the camera imagery to create virtual reality simulations later. They also plan to test thermal-management material.

“With the successful delivery of EagleCam hardware, the Polaris team approached us about providing a camera payload for the Polaris Dawn mission — and of course the students jumped at the opportunity,” said Dr. Troy Henderson, Space Technologies Lab director. “And who wouldn’t want to be part of the first-ever commercial spacewalk?”

Similar to Inspiration4, which raised over $240 million for St. Jude Children’s

All photos by: John Kraus (Polaris Program)

Research Hospital, the Polaris Dawn mission will also work to advance scientific research to improve human health, while continuing to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude.

“Seeing the hard work, passion and ingenuity from the students at Embry-Riddle takes me back to my early days of invigoration with aviation and aerospace, and reminds me of why this work is important,” remarked Isaacman.

Polaris Dawn is currently scheduled for liftoff no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2022. Previously, the Embry-Riddle Space Technology Team developed the EagleCam camera system, which will travel to the moon with the Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lunar Lander, also scheduled for a late-2022 launch.

Chat with an Astronaut

An Interview with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise Cole McNall & Kayla Taylor Correspondents

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We didn’t do any exercise in normal meal. I know I get out to the set at least space so our cardiovascular didn’t feel too well, but once. What they did was system didn’t recognize shortly after, we were on the hire his consultants and we were in Zero G so road for public events and talk about what was going more blood was being testified to committees. to be shot. pumped to our head. This really made it easier to

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So, when we got down, more ­ blood was being pulled to the legs, and we were FH: There really wasn’t any advised not to bend down tension. That was the direcand move fast because we tors trying to humanize mycould pass out. self. In fact, the scene where you see Haise vomit upon leaving Earth’s atmosphere

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The Night Campus Went Dark Noah Cooperman Staff Reporter

One thing students notice right away about the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is that it runs so much electricity around the clock. From the stock ticker in the lobby of the College of Business to the CRJ-200 flight simulator in the Simulator Lab, hundreds of watts are drawn from the Daytona Beach power grid, day in, day out.

All photos by: Noah Cooperman / The Avion

Just before midnight on April 19th, however, the southern half of campus suddenly plunged into darkness, and most of the walkways were also darkened. The news journalist inside me immediately became intent on finding the root cause.

I learned from my peers that a person was driving a car while being chased by Daytona Beach police officers, and managed to crash into an electrical transformer on Bellevue Avenue, across the street at the intersection of the University’s Research Park.

The darkened campus at the peak of the outage.

With the company of a fellow student who was also interested in seeing the site of the “shark attack”, as one police officer later put it, I set off towards the Research Park. Sure enough, there were two police cars blocking the intersection while the scene was being investigated. I interviewed one of my friends who just happened to have walked past the crash site when it occurred, and was told there was a shower of sparks when the car struck the transformer.

I took the photos associated with this article, and a video, and was informed by one of the police officers that power would be restored later in the morning. I then returned to campus and full power was luckily restored within 10 minutes of me getting to the Student Union, which actually had a little power–thanks to the backup generators. It was pretty lit (pun intended) to see the school re-illuminated.

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Police cruisers at Bellevue Avenue in the vicinity of ERAU’s Research Park.

Danielle Van Pelt Senior Reporter Alpha Xi Delta hosted their annual Xi Man and Xi Woman competition to help raise donations for the Kindly Hearts Campaign. The cause is a year-long charity event focused on service and fundraising to support our communities that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To support the Kindly Hearts Campaign, Alpha Xi Delta Chapters and Alumnae Associations created project plans within one or more of the following areas of focus: supporting students, food insecurity, and shortages of basic needs items.

A night filled with laughter and applause was a great way to continue fundraising and helping those in need and to enjoy the performances of nine contestants.

The competition started with the Open Rodeo, where contestants introduced themselves and were asked why they decided to participate in the competition.

Next came the Hoedown Throwdown, where the contestants participated in a dance competition to win over the judges.

All photos by: Gustavo Aviles / The Avion

Following that was the Talent Competition.

The contestants showcased their best unique talents to get the judges’ attention. In addition, the Greeks had a chance to show off their personalities as well as their stress management skills at the Lip Sync Battle.

Lastly, the contestants participated in the interview portion of the competition. They got dressed in their formal attire, and each person was asked a total of two questions: a question about Alpha Xi Delta, and a question about themselves. Fortunately, everyone made sure to do their homework in advance.

While counting up the judges’ scores, audience members played a Kahoot! to learn more about the Alpha Xi Delta sisters. By the end of an unforgettable night, Izzy Hoare was crowned Xi Woman, while Diogo Horta won the Xi Man competition!

Overall, the night was a huge success because this fun event helped promote the Kindly Hearts Campaign. The Alpha Xi Delta girls sure did find a unique and amusing way to raise money for such a great cause, and I can’t wait to see it again next year!

The Climate Change Landscape and What You Can Do:

Interview with Kevin Rosseel from the Environmental Protection Agency Kayla Taylor Correspondent

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Advanced engineering, Before joining EPA, I things that are important lighter materials, improved managed technical and and how we can help the training, maintenance, etc., business information in industry transform. have already transformed the aviation and aerospace the aviation industry’s sector. At the former United By being here [at the environmental and ecoTechnologies Corporation, Sustainability Conference], nomic performance. BotI was posted primarily at you take individual steps tom line: Sustainability in Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, today toward environmental aviation matters and has but also served stints at justice and getting involved multiple benefits.

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Jason Gong Staff Reporter

Touch-N-Go Productions hosted Casino Night on Friday, April 22, in the Student Union Event Center, and it was one of the most heavily attended events on campus.

Beginners were welcome as the event had beginner tables, where the pace was slower, and dealers answered questions, no matter how elementary. Players and those who felt shaky about playing blackjack, craps, roulette, or poker were encouraged to start at such tables with the hope that they will move on later to more seasoned tables. However, if you were a first-time gambler, the gaming tables could have been intimidating. The most popular classic casino games at the event were still poker, blackjack, and roulette.

Aside from the games, and the inert possibility to win prizes, the event was a great way for students to have fun before the last week of class of the Spring semester. It was an enjoyable and social atmosphere in a “masquerade” theme as students

All photos by: Daniela Cabrera / Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

enjoyed pizza and moved around each table, strategically betting their $5,000 worth of chips they each started off with.

Douglas McNabb (‘23) said he remembered Casino Night being well-publicized and much anticipated. Josh Asiaten (‘22) said that it was a big deal on campus while he attended the event himself.

John Setford (‘25), who has attended Casino Night twice, said he was pleased with the night and hopes to go again in the Fall.

He also jokingly expressed relief that not everyone went since all [approximately] 6,000 students could not pack themselves into the Event Center and Student Union.

Among the many enticements of Casino Night was its formal attire. Leandro Happel (‘25) said the suits and masquerade theme set a good mood for the event and set it apart from other events on campus.

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Erin Dillman Staff Reporter

AFROTC Pass-In-Review

On Friday, April 22, 2022, Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC (AFROTC Det. 157) had a presentation ceremony at the ICI Soccer Field. It started with all the cadets getting into formation and presenting the national anthem which was sung by Cadet Major Halsay. The evening concluded with an honored military tradition with Cadet Colonel (C/Col.) Carr passing off command to C/Col. Bryant under the command of Colonel Dayton. Below are highlights of the ceremony.

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All photos by Andrew Harker / The Avion

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Erin Dillman Staff Reporter

NROTC Color Parade

On Thursday, April 21, Navy ROTC (NROTC) had their Color Parade, presented awards, and recognized the graduating class. The ceremony was opened with Captain Brad Arthur, the C/O of NROTC. Below are highlights of the ceremony.

Daughters of 1812 Award: Military Officers Association Award: Veteran’s of Foreign Wars in the United States ROTC Award: Air Warrior Courage Foundation Award: Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Midshipmen Graduate Program (2022) Award: Navy League Sword:

All photos by Andrew Harker / The Avion

MIDN (Midshipman) 2nd Class Sabish MIDN 2nd Class Rainey, MIDN 2nd Class Hoke MIDN 2nd Class Squazza MIDN 1st Class Drummond, MIDN 2nd Class Miller MIDN 1st Class Gatewood MIDN 1st Class Kim

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Reflecting on

Another Year

“I promised myself I would be more involved during my sophomore year of college. Perhaps it was the COVID-19 pandemic slowing me down from enjoying my freshman year, but I’m proud to say that this year, I definitely took advantage of what Embry-Riddle and Daytona Beach had to offer.

I started off by trying to be more in involved with the school. I joined The Avion, the EmbryRiddle Dancing Eagles, and the American Meteorological Society. By the end of the year, I was Senior Reporter for The Avion and received a promotion to become News Editor for next year.

In addition, I even received staff member award of the year! I also get to say I became a member of the Jazz Competition team for the Dancing Eagles and was able to compete at the National Dance Alliance Competition.

Yes, being involved kept me busy, but it was a lot of fun. I encourage anyone to participate in clubs and events. It’s a great distraction from all the chaos and stress of your academics. Next year, take a look at CampusGroups and see if any clubs interest you!”

Danielle Van Pelt Communication Sophomore

“I found myself in the busy streets of LA, surrounded by restaurants, Hollywood stars, and my Avion colleagues. March of my sophomore year started with a work trip to California. Who would’ve thought that I would get to see Hollywood, tour Long Beach, and explore the world of journalism at a College Media Conference? I guess life has a weird way of working its magic.

However, my sophomore was more than just travel; it was a social year with fun, laughter, doubt, and growth. Group projects, Riddle Regards, classes, and the gym... I met like-minded individuals in the most unexpected places. Everything seemed to fall into place.

I cherished my free time this year, and I made good use of it. Joining The Avion gave me so many opportunities to do three things I love most: travel, write, and live. In two years, some of us will go on and live in the real world with real deadlines and real fun. Being involved in the Embry-Riddle community feels rewarding and so…real.”

Alisa Tiselska Astronomy & Astrophysics Sophomore

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Photo Courtesy / Daryl LaBello

“For me, last year started in anticipation of graduation and went by quickly. The next thing I knew was that my cousin had their baby in April, then a month later, I graduated high school. It felt amazing and I couldn’t wait to start college and get some new experiences.

When August came around, I was ready to move in and meet new people. It was exciting to finally take classes I wanted to take instead of general education, and finally build my own schedule. I met some really amazing people and made good friends, one of which adopted me into The Avion.”

Erin Dillman Aerospace Engineering Freshman

“What a year has it been! My name is Jovon Thomas and here I am to reflect on this last year. As an international student who was forced to take online classes in Fall 2020, being back at school this year felt like a breath of fresh air. The transition back to ‘normal’ life is both a nice, yet intimidating change. Nevertheless, I can only wonder what the next year has in store for me, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.”

Jovon Thomas Aerospace Engineering Junior

“Fall 2021 and the Spring 2022 semesters: A year that has changed my life. It’s a year where I’ve broken out of my shell to become a more self-aware person and become more confident in who I am. I’ve made many amazing friends and have gained mentors for a lifetime.

I joined the SGA last year and my time in it has been one of the most amazing leadership experiences, because I’ve been surrounded by people with the same passion for serving the student body and who continuously push themselves to be better every day.

Overall, though this year has had its ups and downs, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Yashika Vadlamani Aviation Business Administration Junior

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Joint Special Operations University Conference Madison Burstiner Staff Reporter The main idea of the conference was “generous listening”, the idea of examining national security issues from several points of view: the academic, military, and student perspectives. One important concept shone through in each panel, discussion, and exercise. If we listen to one another and give equal merit to all ideas, we This three-day event was the product of Embry-Riddle’s can produce strategies that will transcend the precedent SSIA Professor Dr. Diane Zorri’s Strategic Competition of the National Security Policy.

Applied Research Inquiry. Dr. Zorri is a beloved professor Day one of the conference was spent welcoming the here at Embry-Riddle. She is also the Program Coordinator for the Global Conflict Studies major and an Advisor facilitators and participants to the Embry-Riddle campus. to the National Security Student Honor Society, Order The convergence of interests among Iran, Russia, and the of the Sword and Shield (OSS). During the conference, PRC was openly discussed.

Dr. Zorri was congratulated on her recent tenure and It was an honor to welcome participants such as the promotion to Associate Professor, a wonderful accomplishment that is sure to benefit Embry-Riddle students retired United States Army General, Ernest Audino; JSOU and USAID representative, Peter Cloutier; and the SSIA Department. seven representatives from JSOU, six representatives The conference brought together some of the brightest from USSOCOM, and seven academics representing minds in the National Security field, including conference universities across the nation. Welcoming remarks were facilitators from JSOU, participants from the United given by the Humanities and Communication Department States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), West Dean, Dr. Donna Barbie, and the SSIA Department Chair, Point, university academics, and nearly all branches of Dr. William Lahneman. our military. The conference topics were the strategic Dave Ellis, a professor at JSOU, gave the conference incompetitions of Iran, Russia, and The People’s Republic of troduction and provided the context and purpose of the China (the PRC). conference. Ellis explained that the event would be “issue All photos by: Andrew Harker / The Avion driven”, and would ponder “what are the right questions for us to ask” in reference to the strategic competition topic. The day consisted of a Metaphor of Strategic Competition team exercise, context panels on Iran, Russia, and the PRC, as well as a final Convergence Metaphor Exercise.

From April 8 to April 10, Embry-Riddle was the proud host of The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Conference, sponsored by the Security Studies and International Affairs (SSIA) Department, the Koch Foundation, and Pinnacle Solutions.

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Day two of the conference introduced divergence of interests among Iran, Russia, and the PRC. The “Wedge Strategy” idea, or the concept of causing divides among the strategic competitors, was discussed. Dr. Timothy Crawford, an academic from Boston College, presented an introduction to Wedge Strategies. The day then included panels on divergence in South/Central Asia, Latin America, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and the Arctic.

Exercises in Synthesis and the Role of Divergence in Geography, Issue, and Time also occurred throughout the day. The objective of the day was “Appreciation for trans-regional divergences among Russia, the PRC, and Iran in strategic competition”.

Day three of the conference focused on divergence as a strategic opportunity. The day included presentations on Soft Balancing and concepts for Integrated Statecraft.

Presentations were given by Dave Ellis and Charlie Black, both of whom represent JSOU. This final conference day was packed with exercises to allow ideas developed over the course of the conference to be tested, including exercises in Geographic Opportunity, Opportunities in Issue Divergence, and a callback to the introductory Metaphor exercise.

This was an opportunity to measure the participants’ progress over the course of the conference. Highly interesting conversations regarding elite capture, integrated campaigning, complex adaptive systems, hard vs. soft power, and the infinite game of contextual power took place among the experts in National Security and International Relations. The overarching objective of the day was to “appreciate opportunities in divergence and co-create supporting metaphor”.

Anne O’Hare McCormick, a Pulitzer Prize winner in journalism, said “Today, the real test of power is not capacity to make war but capacity to prevent it.” That is the art of national security— prevention.

The Embry-Riddle community as well as the Security Studies and International Affairs Department believe that this conference was an enriching experience. Not only did it give space for necessary discourse among academics and experts, but it also allowed opportunities for ERAU students to observe what real work in their field looks like. Students had a chance to speak with professionals they hope to emulate in their own careers.

As a Homeland Security major, myself, it was an absolute privilege to attend this remarkable conference and observe these academics and experts in their fields converse over issues that affect us all, both in the present and in the future. Great strides were made at this conference, and I am sure each participant left the event feeling as though they had gained a new outlook on these issues.

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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. ................................................................................

Are Students Utilizing Their Campus Resources?

Erika Mandile | Graduate Researcher Katlyn Skilton | Undergraduate Researcher While working towards their degrees, Embry-Riddle students are equipped with tools to aid in their studies and career readiness. Resources are offered through the Hunt Library, the Academic Advancement Center (A2), Career Services, and the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). Although many resources are offered to students, it becomes a question of whether or not they are being utilized to their full potential and to whom these resources are most beneficial. These resources are available to all students; however, some studying certain majors feel as though they lack resources catered specifically to their degree.

Scheduling tutoring online, request technology for your organization, and Mock Interview preparations were the least used resources reported by students. When asked what students disliked the most about the resources overall, many commented that Career Services did little to prepare them for real interviews, and some believed their knowledge of resumes was better than the more generic guidance offered by Career Services.

To gain more insight into students’ experiences with Campus Resources, we developed a survey on their familiarity with and the usage of 20 campus resources. We selected multiple resources from the four departments to include in the survey. By doing this, we discovered the most popular and most well known resources as well as areas for improvement. We collected 25 survey responses. Of our participants, 16 were affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences, four with the College of Engineering, and five with the College of Aviation. 40% of participants have attended ERAU for 4 years or more.

What Resources are Most Utilized by Students?

The three resources that were most familiar to surveyed students are study rooms, the research journal database, and Discovery Day. This could be because study rooms are a common tool used by students and groups and are advertised throughout the Student Union and Library. Similarly, Discovery Day is advertised to students, and they are encouraged to submit their research and participate.

Graph of the Three Most Used Resources

Image Courtesy / Erika Mandile

The three most used resources are the Library’s EagleSearch feature, Career Services Handshake Job Search Platform, and OUR’s Discovery Day Research Symposium. Although Discovery Day is not a resource, per se, it provides students the opportunity to network with other labs and research groups and learn about what types of research are being conducted throughout the University. Students also reported to use some resources more frequently, rather than always, such as the Research Journal Database and Semester Career Expo.

What Resources are Least Utilized by Students?

The three resources that were least familiar to surveyed students were job shadowing, request technology for your student organization, and professional headshots. Many students claimed to be unfamiliar with the resources that Career Services had to offer, or just generally disliked them.

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Graph of the Three Least Used Resources

Image Courtesy / Erika Mandile

What Can Be Done to Better Inform Students About Resources?

cater to all types of writing (e.g., advanced technical articles, or research reports).

One student mentioned that they feel that campus resources are not adequately advertised to them, resulting in a lack of usage.

This is represented in many student answers, as a common theme amongst responses was a lack of advertisement for these resources.

One student reported that they “...think they [the resources] could be better advertised so I knew they were available to me.”

Our preliminary research suggests that advertising these resources to students in a more effective manner may increase their usage. Further research must be done on what methods are best for showcasing these different resources, however, we suggest that making changes to the “services” tab on ERNIE may be a place to start. This tab gives a list of services offered by the university with links to their pages. The list is not comprehensive for all resources that may be utilized by students, and it also does not include descriptions or use cases for the services. Not only would a “how to use” explanation for each service provide students with knowledge of the resource themselves, but also a situation in which the resource may be beneficial to them.

Multiple respondents mentioned that they believed the resources cater more towards certain majors than others. According to the survey, majors that have less access to resources were Human Factors and Aerospace Physiology, especially for resources offered

by Career Services.

One respondent mentioned that Career Services offered their least favorite resources, stating “my major aerospace physiology is not supported”. A second respondent also named this department to have their least favorite resources, though their reason was that “they rarely know what skills to highlight for human factors”. A third respondent stated that at the Career Fair “most of the jobs are for pilots and engineers”.

This new tab would be like the “Services” tab that is on the Hunt Library website, but it would include academic resources from all departments in order to provide quick access. ERNIE is the perfect platform for spreading awareness about the variety of academic resources offered on campus. Informing the students is a way to ensure they get the most out of their ERAU experience.

Students suggested broadening A2 offerings, such as designated programming tutoring, tutoring for College of Arts and Sciences classes, Biology, and Chemistry, and a writing center that can

Wireframe mockup of a potential redesign of the ERNIE “Services” page to incorporate the variety of Campus Resources

Image Courtesy / ERNIE & Katlyn Skilton

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Irina Gheorghieva Correspondent

Thank You, Esmeralda!

Everything started with sweet A quote by Harold S. Kushner best describes Esmeralda Lebron: treats and homemade Eastern “She does things for people not Cake for her peers that she baked because of who they are or what for everyone attending the class. they do in return, but because of These finger foods were served who she is.” with Russian tea made using an Master Sergeant Esmeralda authentic “Samovar”, a traditional served in the United States Army Eastern European kettle. for 23 years and did tours in Master Sergeant Esmeralda Afghanistan and Iraq with her Airborne unit. Master Sergeant Lebron is a role model for her Lebron separated from the Army, peers and humanity displaying transitioning from her military kindness, and a heart full of love. career to focus on another goal: We learned so much from her over achieving her Bachelor’s of Science the past two semesters; we love her in Homeland Security at Embry- stories, ideas, and experiences.

Riddle Aeronautical University.

She is an amazing mom, Esmeralda is an exceptional a fantastic colleague, and student and is very dedicated and a great student. passionate about foreign languages Thank you, Esmeralda! and Eastern European culture.

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digging through the dirt A Recap of the Daytona Supercross Round #9 Supercross Live Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha’s Eli Tomac grabbed a historic sixth Daytona Supercross win with a dramatic late-race pass for the lead at Round 9 of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series. The victory marked Tomac’s fourth win of the season and stretched his points lead to 18.

Out front and ahead of the chaos that was most of the race, Cooper Webb put in precise laps on the deteriorating track and kept the #1 plate clean for most of it.

Six and a half minutes into 20-minute plus one lap race the three were barely separated by seconds on a track notorious forcing costly mistakes.

the top two for

Then, with eleven and a half minutes on the clock, Tomac made his way past Sexton and set his sights on Webb. The gap alternately grew and shrank for several laps, often holding at less than a second between the top two riders as they weaved their way through lappers and contended with deepening ruts and growing bumps. On top of it all, Tomac’s

bike started spitting smoke from its engine overflow tube, often an indication of an overheating clutch.

Toby Sopp / The Avion

With 45 seconds left on the clock Webb was cut off by a lapper and Tomac was in the perfect position to seize the moment. From there Tomac eased out of striking distance from a repass by Webb and took his Yamaha to a historic sixth victory at the Daytona Supercross, more than any rider in the venue’s 52-year history.

The battle for the final podium spot was dramatic for the duration of the race with Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha’s Phil Nicoletti, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire, and Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown having a throw down battle that alternately saw each rider making moves forward amid their group.

When the night dust settled McAdoo had secured the final podium spot behind Lawrence and Robertson.

Toby Sopp / The Avion Photo Courtesy / Feld Entertainment, Inc.

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Restaurant Review McK’s Tavern

Alexander Mannanov Staff Reporter

Are you looking for a “homey” experience with pure comfort food? Then McK’s Tavern, located at 218 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, is the perfect place for you.

seat at a large, open booth.

Since we usually visit McK’s Tavern on Thursday evenings, finding a table is rarely a problem, as the restaurant is hardly ever packed.

For starters, the atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming, and the staff is always so friendly. The walls of the restaurant, especially near the bar, are lined with TVs broadcasting various sporting events occurring at the time, only adding to the fun environment and enhancing the dining experience.

A waitress promptly greeted us, got our beverage order in, then took our dinner order. Another thing about this restaurant - the service is fast and the service staff members are always on top of their game, so you’re typically left waiting for only short periods of time.

A few weeks ago, I visited McK’s with a group of friends. Arriving at around 8:30 p.m., we entered the establishment and took a

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As for the menu, McK’s offers a plentiful and diverse assortment of food items, including flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, and various other entrées. I’ve

Photo Courtesy / USA Restaurants

heard several people say that there isn’t one bad thing on the menu, which I can personally attest to. Their prices are also very reasonable, as the majority of their options range from $10 to 15.

I ordered my usual – macaroni and cheese with a side of macaroni and cheese (which always puts a smile on the waitress’ face and induces a chuckle out of my group whenever I order it).

Their mac and cheese entrée consists of a beer (a homemade Irish Red Ale) cheese sauce, topped with bacon bits and bread crumbs.

I dare say that their mac and cheese is the best that I’ve ever had in my life, as it is

so creamy, so cheesy, and simply delicious. It is truly the definition of comfort food.

Overall, I can almost guarantee that you will not be disappointed with McK’s Tavern. Their atmosphere is welcoming to both college students and older folks alike, and odds are that you might see some fellow Riddle students if you visit.

Finding the right dinner option for you won’t be a challenge since they offer a plethora of food items, not to mention their extensive beer menu. If you’re ever feeling ambitious, order the double mac like me!

Alexander Mannanov / The Avion

Anime Review: 86: A New Era to Mecha Mecha is the genre of anime where human pilots use gigantic futuristic robots to fight against an even bigger one. Similar to movies like “Pacific Rim” and “Godzilla,” Mecha anime is popular among many viewers. Some other Mecha shows such as “Neon Genesis Evangelion” and “Code Geass” are very famous.

There are a LOT of characters in this show, and although it can be daunting at first, every character has a unique code name and a bold personality. When they have to pilot the identical robots, you can learn a lot about the characters’ personalities by seeing how they react to death and loss.

A typical Mecha has enormous robots with humanlike mechanical parts. However, “86”, a new player in the biz, completely broke the rules of this genre. There are no giant robots in this show; instead, humans are the ones piloting spider-like robots the size of a car.

Their incredible maneuverability prevails over pure power and armor.

We have expected nothing but excellence and stunning picture quality from A-1 Pictures, and they did not disappoint us. The brilliant coloring, vivid emotions, and the well-integrated CGI gave me nothing to complain about.

“86” is an anime adaptation of Asato Asato’s light novel series. Animated by the legendary A-1 Pictures, this show recently aired on TV. Although the plot involves quite a bit of politics and is sometimes hard to follow, it accurately portrays the shocking reality of modern and futuristic warfare. The main female lead, Vladilena Milizé, is a new “Handler” of the Spearhead squadron, the Republic’s ace team, fighting against the AI robots.

However, the Republic is protected by a wall, and all its citizens are of the Alba race. Those living outside the wall, in the 86th district, are not accepted by the Republic. These characters, also known as the 86s, have to pilot robots in a front line battle. The male lead is the leader of the Spearhead squadron, Shinei Nouzen, who is about to retire. However, he is completely unaware of the fact that the Republic will send him and his squad on a suicide mission. Milizé is the one responsible for this hell. She knows the secret of the Republic; therefore, she has to defend the 86s from their deaths.

In addition to the mentioned aspects of the show, the voice actors of “86” also did a fantastic job at bringing the characters to life. Although the male and female leads did not appear in many other shows, they did not have difficulties portraying a wide spectrum of emotions.

The soundtrack and theme songs of “86” are phenomenal. Fastpaced fighting, emotional reunions, and life-and-death scenes had wonderful music that captured all kinds of emotions. Overall, the soundtrack made the show more enjoyable for the audience.

Not only is “86” an exciting story to follow, it also describes many current political and social issues. It makes you sympathize with the main lead. However, it also makes you consider the idea of breaking some rules. Despite being a futuristic Sci-Fi Mecha anime, it foreshadows current world events like no other show.

Image Courtesy / 86 Episode 2

As I have already said, the politics and certain morals portrayed in the fast-paced show are hard to follow. However, the main plot has unexpected twists and turns. After finishing the series, the audience is left with a feeling of satisfaction.

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Alison Smalling Director of Sports Information

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The Embry-Riddle women’s track & field team ran away with the 2022 Peach Belt Conference title at the league’s annual track and field championship at the ERAU Track & Field Complex on Saturday. The Eagles totaled 338 points to claim their fourth consecutive PBC crown.

The 100m dash featured two of the top five fastest times in ERAU women’s track & field history. Shenya Patrice finished second n 11.90 seconds, just .05 seconds behind the program record set by Crystal Bardge in 2012. Nina Richardson was a close third, finishing in 12.05, which is the fifth-fastest time at ERAU. The closest race of the day was between Richardson and Patrice in the 200m. Patrice led for much of the race, but Richardson closed late to clip Patrice at the end. Richardson won the race in 24.73, just ahead of Patrice who crossed in 24.74. Those times are the third and fourth fastest in ERAU history.

Ukeyvia Beckwith added three more gold medals to her impressive career tally. In the 400m, she raced to first place in 55.95 ahead of the Eagles’ Morgan Dudley who was third in 57.76. Less than a hour later, Beckwith was back on the track to defend her title in the 800m, which she did successfully, winning by more than two seconds in 2:14.62.

In the final event of the meet, Beckwith anchored the 4x400m relay, teaming up with Morgan Dudley, Richardson and McBride to win that race in 3:53.02.

Several Eagles received superlative awards, including Richardson who was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

For the second time in her career, Beckwith was named the PBC Female Track Athlete of the Year after scoring 30 points.

Field Athlete of the Year honors went to Adams and Coward who scored 28 points each, while Patrice’s 16 points earned her Freshman Track Athlete of the Year recognition.

ERAU Head Coach Mike Rosolino was voted Coach of the Year for the third time in four seasons in the PBC.

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Women’s Rowing Claims Program’s First SSC Title

Photo Courtesy / Alfonso Mirabal

The historic performances kept on coming for the No. 2-ranked Embry-Riddle women’s rowing team. The Eagles proved they have the fastest boats in the Sunshine State Conference by claiming the program’s first SSC title on Friday at Nathan Benderson Park.

Embry-Riddle began the racing with a dominating performance in Varsity 4. Lauren Enders (coxswain), Alexandria Fife-Winslow, Gwendolyn Powell, Kristen Vigna, and Alexandra Weilert remained undefeated against conference opponents with a convincing 28.3-second victory to earn the maximum 10 points.

Barry, the South Region’s top-ranked team, finished fourth, opening the door for the Eagles to win the championship with a solid finish in Varsity 8, which they did.

The Eagles recorded 22 points on the day, three more than second-place Barry. Florida Tech finished third with 15 while Rollins (14) and Tampa (5) made up the rest of the field.

Megan Byrne (coxswain), Helen Carey, Elise Dezotell, Shelby Ernst, Sofia Lorenzini, Kendra Sander, Helena Schmidt, Bethany Thompson, and Veronika Zdrazil fought the Buccaneers the entire way but were edged at the finish by 2.9 seconds to place second and receive 12 points.

Four Eagles were selected to the All-SSC team. Byrne, Lorenzini, and Powell all received the honor for the first time whereas Thompson was included for the second time in her career after making it in 2021. Additionally, Weilert was included in the All-Freshmen/Novice team.

Men’s Track & Field PBC Title Returns to Daytona Beach

For the fourth year in a row, the Embry-Riddle men’s track and field team was crowned Peach Belt Conference Champion.

The Eagles won the 2022 PBC Track & Field title with 265.5 points on Saturday at the ERAU Track & Field Complex.

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Columbus State was second with 205.5 points, while Augusta (75) finished third.

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With his 38-point total, Willingham was named the Field Athlete of the Year. For the second year in a row, Ryan Szklany (4.0 GPA) was selected at the Elite 16 award winner for having the highest grade point average of any competitor at the meet, and Jeremy Niemic was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

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Members of Embry-Riddle’s athletic teams mingled with their community supporters during the Blue and Gold Gala at the ICI Center on April 8, 2022.

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University President Dr. P. Barry Butler at the Blue and Gold Page 21 Gala on April 8, 2022.

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