Issue 4 | Volume 152 | October 7, 2019
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Blue Skies and Tailwinds Mike Shekari Staff Reporter
A B-17 Flying Fortress, owned by The Collins Foundation, crashed near Bradly International Airport in Connecticut while trying to return to the airfield. After reporting difficulties gaining altitude last Wednesday, the tragic accident claimed the lives of seven and injured another nine, including three on the ground. The cause of accident is still under investigation, but there have been many voices questioning the safety of continuing to fly in vintage aircraft, including Forbes contributor Michael Goldstein. However, this accident should not be considered representative of vintage aircraft safety. Goldstein attempts to prove his argument by using examples of two other recent accidents involving vintage aircraft: A Junkers JU-52 that crashed in the Swiss Alps, and a Douglass DC-3 in Colombia. The cause of either of these accidents have yet to be determined and both examples take place outside the U.S., which has a much larger general aviation community and deeper expertise on maintaining continued airworthiness on older aircraft. However, it must be acknowledged that all flight operations, especially in the general aviation community, are inherently risky. There are several general aviation aircraft accidents that happen every week around the country. A quick Google search yielded four other general aviation aircraft accidents that occurred in the same week as the Collins
Foundation accident. There are several continuing airworthiness issues that older aircraft often have to contend with, such as accumulated fatigue stresses, life limited parts that are no longer produced by original equipment manufacturers, and a general lack of technical data to base maintenance off of. As these aircraft age, whatever data may have survived from manufactures over the years become rare finds for ancient planes. Leaving mechanics to rely on accepted practices manuals like AC 43.13-1B. Because of the known difficulties associated with maintaining vin-
tage aircraft, the task is not left to just any maintenance personnel. The individuals who work on warbirds from the Second World War and other vintage aircraft are specialists who have developed expertise in the practices of the eras where those aircraft first took flight. Maintainers painstakingly work to bring vintage airframes into safe condition over several years; even occasionally having to manufacture parts from scratch during an initial restoration. These aircraft often spend several months out of the year having preventative maintenance done to ensure pilot and passneger safety during annual educational
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and airshow tours. The pilots of vintage aircraft are also expertly qualified and have spent hundreds or even thousands of hours training to prepare for the challenges of flying aircraft that do not have the benefit of modern technologies. Vintage aircraft that have been cared for using accepted practices and piloted by a competent crew can be operated in a safe manner like any other general aviation activity. As an industry and a community, we must prove to an undereducated public our commitment to keep the skies safe, including the airworthiness of older aircraft.
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My Life in Black and White An Interview with Jaime Gonzalez
Jaime Gonzalez, Campus Safety Officer and Crime Prevention Coordinator, has published a book of poetry written throughout the span of his lifetime. In a campus interview, Gonzalez provides us insight on the process of creating and developing his book. “This book is like a journey in time through the eyes, feelings, and emotions of the person who lived it. I’ve never considered writing a book of poetry; I only wrote the poems down as a form of personal therapy for whatever was going on in my life at the time. I’ve read some of these poems to various friends, and it was they who suggested I should put them in a book. It is the reason why I chose to title the book, My Life in Black and White.” Madaline Eitniear Staff Reporter Why did you decide to write a memoir? My decision to write became an avenue for me to vent out certain feelings and emotions that were within me contained in my soul and my spirit at that specific moment in time. Why did you decide to write poetry instead of a novel? My first writings of a personal nature started with a poem, and it continued throughout my lifetime. I’ve accumulated a vast amount of poetry, many in English and others in Spanish. It all depended on the emotional state of mind I found myself in at the time I picked up the pen. I then decided what language I was going to proceed in writing at that specific moment. When did you begin writing the book? I decided to put most of the poems in book format circa 2015. When did you decide to write a memoir? That was back around 2003 when I was encouraged by my coworkers at the Philadelphia Police Forensic Science Bureau. Once I began sharing and reading some of my poems to them about my life endeavors, they suggested I should write a book of poetry. What are you hoping to accomplish by writing your story?
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I hope to encourage others who have gone through or are going through the same situations as me. I’ve come to realize that others can overcome the trials that destiny has placed on their life’s journey. Moreover, to inform them that you can’t keep your sanity unless you share it or give it away. Is there someone that supported you in the process of writing this book? Not at the beginning, but once I had the poems in the order that I wanted them to be, I contacted my publisher. It was after reading some of the poems the publisher said, “these are very good we can publish a book.” The publisher became a friend and a terrific supporter in guiding me and helping me through the whole process.
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Jamie Gonzales displaying the cover of his book, My Life in Black and White
“You can’t keep
your sanity unless you share it or give it away
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What part of the book is your favorite? I believe my favorite part is the poem I wrote about my mother, “Letter of Recommendation” and that is because it’s about a good feeling, the love I have for her and my description of her is exactly as to who she was in life, just a caring soul.
There are, but I believe that most of the poems were very difficult to put into words because they deal with the feelings and emotions of the human soul. Since we are emotional beings, and we tend to put away or hide those emotions from everyone around us, it was hard to elaborate on them. How long did it take you to write the book? To put the book together took over two years, a lot of hours editing, reading the material forwards and backward, over and over. It was especially tricky because I was doing my proofreading. Countless hours were spent trying to get it just right.
Is there an experience you wished you could elaborate further on? Yes, there are a few, but to write about those experiences will most likely hurt some people mentally and emotionally, and it is something I am not prepared for or willing to do at this moment in time. Were there any parts of the book that were difficult to write?
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Nicholas Hernandez News Editor Evan (Spaz) Galevich is a senior, studying Aircraft Maintenance Science. He is an on-air DJ at the WIKD 102.5-LP Daytona Beach. From the start, he has become an influencer in WIKD, promoting live bands on his show Spaz’s Basement Broadcast. The Avion Newspaper: What are you studying here at ERAU? E: I’m a senior, graduating in May studying AMS, and I love it AN: Where did you get your start in WIKD? E: I started my freshman year. My first show was Oct. 31, 2015. I still have the show schedule with all the songs written out. AN: I noticed you use vinyl on your shows. When did you start incorporating them into your shows? E: The vinyl officially came in Spring 2019, but I’ve been using them occasionally since 2016. It all started with record store day, and I would use them for the 24-hour broadcast, but our old studio was just too small. AN: What shows do you have currently on WIKD? E: We’ve had Spaz’s Basement Broadcast, right now we have WIKD Vinyl’s on Saturdays from 8-10, Red Flags on Fridays from 9-10 am, It’s kind of like an SNL spin-off, and I had Stick It To The Man the first two years I was on the air. Once Basement Broadcast took off, I had to drop Stick It To The Man. I had great connections with bands in the area with Stick It To The Man that I now
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Campus A3 SPAZ Out With use on Basement Broadcast. Now it’s turned into this huge thing. I am getting phone calls, emails, messages from all over the country; heck, all over the world. I’ve had people from Spermburgs in Germany send me an email. There was one time when I was at Warped Tour back in Jersey, I was waiting in line to meet the band Anti-flag and these two kids come up behind me, tap me on the shoulder and tell me they know me from the radio. Granted, this is thousands of miles from here in Homedale, NJ, and these kids are telling me they heard of me through so-and-so. Now, whenever I go back to Jersey, I hang out with these kids who just graduated from high school, good for them, kind of been mentoring them where I can. It was a scary moment because I did not think anyone listened. Now it turns out we hit over 2,000 listeners on average. The second scariest moment was from I received a phone call from Mickey Leigh, Joey Ramones’ brother, for an interview. All I could think was, why me? I guess I have just gotten lucky. Another weird thing was I met a bartender from NY who came down here for homecoming two years ago. She came into the studio one day along with the founders, and I recognized her voice as a caller when I used to do Stick It To The Man. Turns out, her and one of our founders, Gumby, crossed paths through CBGB, which is what Basement Broadcast is based off.
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AN: When did you start your live shows in the studio? E: We did two or three live shows in our old studio; it was all acoustic though because we couldn’t fit a drum kit in there. Now we can provide whole live bands in our new studio. AN: When do you graduate? E: I graduate in May, like most of WIKD AN: Understandable, I am one of the few seniors in the SGA graduating in December. E: It’s the same with Collin Memi. He is graduating in December and wanted to pick up a minor to stick around a few more months. But I told him to get out of here. Speaking of Memi, I hope Red Flags gets the Yarwood award so he can say he won the double Yarwood, cause’ I’m the only one in the station who has it right now. AN: So you won it both times for Spaz’s Basement Broadcast? E: Yes. The first time it was mostly onair type music, and once I won it the first time, I started getting more relaxed and let more live bands into the studio. The only thing is with live bands in the studio; they play without any energy or personality. They are talented, learning all these sophisticated techniques, but that is
it. One act isn’t distinguishable from another other than sound. I always joke that these guys should play like they’re playing to deaf people. It may sound stupid, but its to incorporate their stage presence. There is all this room in the studio, use it. The sound of the band is going to change when you are moving around. I’ve had groups running around the studio here. AN: That’s a very eventful career you’ve had here in WIKD. Is there anything else you want to say that might sum up your career? E: Don’t take things for face value. My whole life, people thought I was a psychopath. When in reality, I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. You need to think about it. And that’s the beauty of music; you only need to think about it. There’s a reason we call it art; it’s an interpretation. If you have something to say, say it. The way I see it, I’m the loudest person in Daytona. I never forget that people are listening to me. From when I started to now, I’ve gone from playful to real. I know I’m talking to someone on the other side. Make sure what you say, counts.
Interested in joining WIKD? Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in IC 104
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NASA Issues Final Proposal for Artemis Human Lunar Landers
Michael Weinhoffer Senior Reporter
On Sep. 30, NASA issued its final proposal for commercial human landers for the Artemis program, which plans to land humans on the moon in 2024. NASA is entrusting companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and more to develop landers that will safely transport men and women
to and from the lunar surface. NASA is moving at an aggressive timeline for the entire Artemis program, including giving commercial companies only a few months to write detailed proposals for their entire lander architecture. NASA plans to select two companies early next year for lander development, with one company providing a lander for the 2024 lunar landing and the other constructing
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a lander for the 2025 mission. Initially, all proposed landers had to be fully reusable for multiple landings, but given the short timeline, NASA removed this requirement from the final solicitation. NASA plans to land two astronauts near the south pole of the moon in 2024, where they will live and work out of the lunar lander; with an intended stay of six and a half days. Two separate launches will introduce the Orion crewed capsule and the lunar lander to the project. Both of which will dock at the Gateway: a small space station in a unique lunar orbit. The Gateway will provide power and communications for the mission, and a small crew cabin to expand the living quarters of the astronauts. After the lunar mission is complete, the lander will be ejected into space or crash into the moon, and the Orion capsule will bring the astronauts safely home. The inclusion of the lunar Gateway in the architecture will enable extended operations before and after the lunar landing, which was not possible during the Apollo program. Each mission from launch, lunar landing, and splashdown is
expected to take 25-34 days. Once the 2024 deadline has been met, NASA plans to expand the missions, with up to four astronauts landing on the surface of the moon. Along with a more substantial Gateway with several modules provided by international partners from Europe and Japan, this next step will assist in future missions. NASA has been working tirelessly on the Artemis program since it was announced by Vice President Pence in March, and the lunar lander solicitation is a significant accomplishment for the agency. It is now up to commercial companies to propose lunar lander systems that will enable sustainable lunar exploration through the late 2020s. All of this development work and the Artemis program itself is the precursor to human exploration of Mars, which may become a reality in the 2030s. As NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has said repeatedly, the goal of the Artemis program is not to go back to the Moon, but to instead go forward on to Mars: The new frontier for humans to explore.
This is Not a Drill. The McRib is Back!
Rajan Khanna Editor-in-Chief
The only sandwich with a cult following is back. McDonald’s is finally bringing the McRib back. Comprised of a shaped pork patty, slivered onions, pickle slices, McRib sauce, all between a homestyle roll, the sandwich garners enormous amounts of excitement when it returns. A lot of fans have always wondered why the famous sandwich is only on menus for a short time, and that is entirely by design. McDonald’s is not the only restaurant with limited-time menu items. Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and Subway are just a few of the other restaurants that also feature seasonal menu items. The companies use these items as specific marketing campaigns to bring more people into the stores. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is possibly one of the most popular seasonal items on anyone’s menu. “We strive to provide our customers with unique, seasonal offerings to celebrate each season, and customer response has been extremely positive to that,” a Starbucks spokesman said two years ago. The difference between the predictable seasonal menu items on Starbucks’s menu and the McRib on McDonalds’s menu is that there is seemingly no logic to when the sandwich returns. The endless gaps between sandwich sightings build vast amounts of hype when it finally releases again. Supply and demand eco-
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nomics dictate that the scarcity of the product increases demand, so McDonalds’s logic is to have long periods where the sandwich scarce and then put it in the market for a short period of time to give the people what they want. The sandwich is not remarkable in any way, but the sheer demand outweighs the outstanding averageness of the product. In 1981, the first iteration of the McRib was born, and it failed. In some parts of the United States, it generated a decent revenue to necessitate its infrequent returns. It can support itself as viable for a month or two, but people are generally bored with the product after that time,
and it becomes less and less feasible. Keeping it scarce makes the consumer forget what they were missing and fall in love with the sandwich all over again. McDonalds’s products provide excellent case studies for many fundamentals for economics. The “Big Mac Index” compares the price of a Big Mac in one country to another to show which one has a stronger currency. Purchasing power is how much of something you can buy with one unit of the currency, so when the burger is around four dollars in the US and five dollars in Sweden, the purchasing power of the US Dollar is higher on the Big Mac Index. You get “more Big Mac” for
your dollar. The burger is made with the same ingredients all over the world, so while the sandwich comparison is not extremely accurate, it does paint a pretty good image of the economies compared. Since McDonald’s is a worldwide corporation with the same core items in each market, the economic case studies are endless. Regardless of how much the consumer wants the McRib after it’s appearance this month, McDonald’s will not keep it here for long. The consumer will become bored with it, and it will not be worth it to remain on the menu. McDonalds’s knows that everyone will want it now, and no one will want it later.
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Looking into the Future - Bose AR Frames Jessyca, Ana, and Jade are students in the Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. RUX investigates the usability and user experience of technology in our everyday world. This is a regular column that explores different technologies typically used by Embry-Riddle students. Jessyca Derby Ana Gonzalez Graduate Researchers Jade Lovell Undergraduate Researcher
User Experience Researchers to gain insights into what potential users’ perceptions as they use a product for the first time. Unboxing & Setup After opening the box, the first thing you see is the Frames’ carrying case. This case contains the Bose AR Frames and a magnetic charging cable in a cloth bag. There were some negative comments towards the case material, “The case looks like plastic leather,” and the omission of protective plastic on the sunglass lenses. Other participants complimented the case’s mag-
pants did not know how to check the weather, so they asked Siri or Google Assistant. They were able to hear the forecast but disliked speaking out loud to a voice assistant. One participant said that they didn’t usually use Siri and would prefer an app instead. Another stated that the voice command was unexpected. Komrad AR is an audio-based AR game where you can use tapping and head gestures to fight off cyber-criminals. Participants were confused with the app because the game started without many instructions. One person said, “It’s a weird app... [It] just throws you in.” Android users
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Bose AR Frames. Above: Rondo Style, Below: Alto Style
Sunglasses are beginning to develop more features as technology grows at an exponential rate. Companies are starting to merge innovation, fashion, and usability into their products. Bose is ahead of the game when it comes to making innovative products. The Bose Frames are a new part of Boses’ Wearables line, and there is a lot more to these UVA/UVB protective sunglasses than meets the eye. Users can connect their phones via Bluetooth to listen to music, follow directions, or even speak to a voice assistant. One of the notable features of the new sunglasses are the built-in Bose speakers with an openear design to allow users to enjoy music and the world around them. The built-in speakers are located on the frame, transmitting audio straight to the ears. This enables users to listen to their music privately, so passersby won’t be able to hear you listening to Old Town Road on repeat. The Frames also include an integrated microphone, enabling a hands-free experience. The Frames include Bose AR; the first-of-its-kind audio augmented reality (AR). Built-in motion sensors track the user’s head and body movements, allowing the user to interact with location and gesture-based AR apps. These apps cover a variety of uses, such as entertainment, travel, and personal enjoyment. Users can access these AR apps through the Bose Connect app or Apple’s App Store. Bose Frames come in two styles: Alto and Rondo. The two designs are slightly different physically, but both share the same internal components that make these sunglasses significantly different from the ones on the market. Bose Frames have the potential to change the playing field in wearable technology, starting at $199, but what do users think about them? We asked RUX Lab members to complete an Outof-Box Experience (OOBE) with the Bose Frames. OOBEs allows
tions in the setup process. Shutting Down & Storing To turn off the Frames, you have to place them face-down on a flat surface for 2 seconds. Many participants did not know this when they were told to turn off the Frames and put them away. Some participants searched for a button to turn off the device, while others went back to the instructions for more information. When they powered off the device, they were unsure if they had done it correctly because they didn’t see a light or hear sound feedback. One participant was also concerned that they would break the glasses while storing them, especially since no protective cloth or bag was included. Conclusions
Experience Map of the Out-of-Box Process
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netic button, stating that it made the case more secure. The instructions and safety paperwork seemed to be hidden. Participants had to look inside the box again to find the instructions.
weren’t able to play this app since it’s not supported. Android devices currently only have one supported Bose AR app (Golfshot), but more are under development.
The set-up process was similar to any other Bluetooth device. Participants turned on their phone’s Bluetooth and the device to pair the two. The two-step instruction manual stated that they had to download the Bose Connect App to connect the Frames. As one participant highlighted, that is very little information for setting up a new device. After downloading the app and connecting the Frames to their smartphones, participants were able to follow more set-up instructions on the app. One of the participants had previous experience with Bose products, so he didn’t have to download the app. However, the instructions didn’t show as they did for the other members. During the set-up, the participants seemed to have connectivity issues. For Android users, the sunglasses occasionally disconnected from the Bose Connect app, but not from the phone’s Bluetooth.
Playing music and making a phone call were the easiest tasks for most participants. They liked how they could play music using their preferred app, just like any other pair of Bluetooth headphones. Participants also placed a call just as they would with any other Bluetooth device. They liked that they could hear their environment and the call at the same time. One participant said they liked how they were able to place the sunglasses on their heads and still be able to play music. Another participant noted that while they don’t feel safe wearing earbuds when walking across the street because they can’t hear oncoming traffic, they would still feel comfortable using this device. Participants complained that the call quality was lower than the sound quality when playing music. When participants entered the Student Union during the call, they said it was difficult to hear the call since it was loud inside the building. Other participants had issues placing the call with voice assistants and had to open up their phone to type in the phone number. All of the participants decided to use their phones to play music and change the volume even though the headphones include one-button controls. This could be due to unclear instruc-
Using the Bose Frames After setting up the Frames, we asked participants to play music, look up the weather, make a phone call, and play an AR game called Komrad AR. The two most difficult tasks were looking up the weather and playing Komrad AR. Most of the partici-
Overall, participants liked many features of the sunglasses. The Frames set-up remains consistent and familiar to other Bluetooth devices. The favorite feature among participants was being able to listen to music without losing awareness of their surroundings. Most thought that the glasses fit well and were not uncomfortable when using them during the study. However, they were unsure if they would still feel comfortable with a longer duration of use. Participants thought the sound quality was sufficient,but not the best. Would these participants use these Frames for everyday sunglasses? Maybe if they were less bulky, weather-resistant, and had a prescription lens option or transition lenses. Would they use them for headphones? Probably, especially for Siri capabilities, music, and situations where they don’t want to lose situational awareness. Would they use them on the go? It depends on the situation, if they are outside and not very active, yes. Participants said that they were worried about the glasses falling off, getting wet, and wearing sunglasses indoors. Overall, the device was positive, but the audio-based AR capabilities still have a long way to go. Would you buy these Bose AR Frames or not? Please fill out this survey and let us know!
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Korbin Martin Staff Reporter The Embry-Riddle Eagles Ice Hockey team suited up to face last seasons #1 team: Florida Gulf Coast University. Thanks to Kyle Usiak, Noah Austin, Jack Bokun, and Turner Kaufmann, the Embry-Riddle Eagles won with authority. The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles started hot and scored within the first minute of the game.
However, the Embry-Riddle Eagles answered back with two goals of their own and ended the first period with a 2-1 lead. #43 Kyle Usiak and #11 Noah Austin were responsible for the goals in the 1st. FGCU tied it up in the 2nd period, but the Eagles kept up the pressure. They had a would-be goal taken away once the whistle was blown at the same
time as the shot due to the net being knocked out of place. Both teams scored in the 3rd period, with #9 Jack Bokun doing the honors. Our Eagles dominated the end of the 3rd period and had a flurry of shots, but unfortunately, they didn’t go in, and the game went to overtime. Tensions were high, but our Eagles continued to play very precise hockey, and #3 Turner Kaufmann scored the game-winner in overtime. The team had a bench-clearing celebration as the crowd roared and
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celebrated with them. Despite the smaller than usual crowd, the atmosphere at the Daytona Ice Arena was electric. The Embry-Riddle Eagles played FGCU again on Saturday evening but lost 2-1. The Embry-Riddle Eagles outshot the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, but couldn’t quite connect. #93 Jordan Shepherd was responsi-
ble for scoring the lone goal. This win has enormous implications for the Embry-Riddle Ice Hockey program as a whole. Last year was the Eagles’ first year in the competitive Southern Collegiate Hockey Conference. Of the 38 teams in the ACHA D3 South Region, the Southern Collegiate Hockey Conference had five top-ten teams at the end of the 2018 season: #1 Florida Gulf Coast University, #2 University of South Florida, #5 University of Tampa, #7 University of Central Florida, and #10 University of Miami. The Embry-Riddle Eagles finished 2018 as the #11 team in the South Region but lost a lot in conference games. This year the Eagles have held their own against their in-conference
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opponents. The Eagles went 1-1 against USF and FGCU, and 1-2-1 against UCF. The games have been close, with most losses only being by one goal, but the Eagles will earn ranking points due to the margin of victory being greater in the wins. The Eagles will move to the easier non-conference portion of their schedule in the upcoming week, and host Florida State University, University of Alabama-Huntsville, and the University of Florida with games on Oct. 11, 12, and 13 respectively. The games will be held at the Daytona Ice Arena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night’s games, and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Come out and support your Embry-Riddle Eagles!
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Athlete Spotlight: Zachary Stith Caleigh Bocrie Correspondent
What made you want to attend Embry-Riddle? The flight program. It’s one of the best in the country. Also, my dad attended here. What made you want to pursue Aeronautical Science? I’ve always had a passion for flying. It also goes back to my dad, who also attended Embry Riddle for flight. What’s one of your favorite childhood memories concerning flight? My favorite memory was probably my first introduction flight on my 13th birthday. My parents paid for the flight to try to get me into it. I thought it was terrific. Have you had any interesting or memorable experiences with attending Embry-Riddle? The Student Union has been a big one. Flying the multi-engine, which is the White Diamond outside. That’s been a significant step for me. However, overall, Freshman year was
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pretty memorable for me. You’re on your own, meeting all of these new people, you’re living in the dorms. You’re just enjoying life. Speaking of Freshman year, what’s one thing you would tell yourself as a Freshman? I would’ve told him to get more involved in the school because now I want to get involved, but I fell behind. Freshman year is all about getting adjusted to college life, though, so I’m pretty happy with how it went. However I didn’t regret anything I did, . Going to the athlete side of the student-athlete, what got you into rowing? I’ve been rowing since 7th grade. I lived on the water, and I would see all of these rowers row past my house. Well, my sister’s boyfriend was a rower, and she talked about how hard it was. I said I was never going to do that. So, there was an interest meeting at her high school, and when she got back home, she told me that she had signed me up.
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From there, I developed a passion for the sport. What are some of your most significant achievements in rowing? I would say that it was when we (Embry-Riddle Rowing) won states in the varsity 8+, beating Jacksonville and Stetson. Also, the whole team was winning overall; that was a fantastic accomplishment. Moreover, then in high school, I think one of my most significant achievements was going to Nationals three times with Sarasota Crew. That’s kind of why I’m striving to get to Dad Vale this year, which is similar to Nationals. Other than rowing, are you a member of any other clubs, organizations, or Greek life? I used to be a part of an off-roading club, but I don’t have an off-roading vehicle anymore, so I’m kind of in the club, not really. I’d say the biggest club I’m in is ALPA Ace, which is a part of the world’s largest pilot union. We have meetings once a month, and pilots from different airlines come and talk with us so that we can learn about airlines. Do you have any exciting experiences with being a member of ALPA Ace? I’ve built powerful connections with other pilots. They also like to have
very hands-on field trips. We’ve gone over to Orlando and done a United (Airlines) tour in one of their hangars, so we got to see the airplane fully stripped out. So, they like to show you behind the scenes and get you connected with pilots. What are some of your hobbies or interests? I like the outdoors, so fishing, boating, going to the beach. I used to go off-roading, but I don’t have that option anymore. I’m also interested in thinking about how amazing, and vast space is. Like how the universe works or could there be another Earth out there. Also, I love to do photography, especially videography. What’s your second favorite meal to eat? Probably would be baked Ziti. It’s kind an odd name, but Ziti are these large cylindric noodles, and you can cook it like lasagna. So, cover them in ground beef lasagna. The Embry-Riddle Rowing team will have their next regatta at the third annual Hatter Invitational at Lake Beresford in DeLand on October 28th, 2019. The regatta will run between 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM.
ERAU Women’s Soccer Wins Against Barry 3-1
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Marie Myhrvold Seim eluded defenders as she sprinted down the left side line.
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During the team’s cool-down, the team thanks ERAU fans for supporting them by attending the game. The Eagles started off stong during their game against the Buccaneers, scoring two goals back to back off of set plays. Sophie Brundin scoring the first and Rita Okoro heading in the second. In the second half they conceeded a goal, but came back to secure a final goal scored by Isabelle Navren. The Embry-Riddle women’s soccer team improved its Sunshine State Conference record to 3-0 with a 3-1 victory against defending league champions Barry, Saturday at the ERAU Soccer Stadium. The Eagles are now 5-2 overall, while the Buccaneers drop to 1-6 overall and 1-2 in the league. The Eagles will go on the road for their next conference game when they travel to St. Petersburg to take on Eckerd. That match is slated for Saturday at 7 p.m.
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A crowd full of excited ERAU fans were kept on the edges of their seats during this exciting match against the Buccaneers.
With about 30 minutes left in the match, Isabelle Navren scored against Barry to increase the Eagle lead to 3-0
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