O-Issue Fall 2019

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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O-Issue | Volume 152 | August 19, 2019

CLASS OF 2023: SPREAD YOUR WINGS

AND FLY.

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A2 Campus Life

Executive Board Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editor Business Manager Photo Editor

Rajan Khanna Vipul Telang Nick Hernandez Payton Muglia Connor Adair

Food on Campus?

Contributors Reporters Photographers

Keenan Thungtrakul Abigail Johnson Scott Oakley Kevin Mannix Jaclyn Wiley Brian Zipse

Refueling Station

Caleigh Bocrie Jorja Gwaltney Collin Anderson Rajan Khanna

The Refueling Station features a variety of options that will be sure to satisfy every craving.

Hours: MTWT: 7:15 A.M.-9:00 P.M. | F: 7:15 A.M.-7:00 P.M. Sat-Sun: 11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.

Staff Advisor Ronnie Mack

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Asst. Director, Orientation & Communications

Chick-Fil-A

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Chick-Fil-A is one of the most popular destinations on campus! Look for a variety of chicken sandwiches, salads, wraps, breakfast items and milkshakes!

Hours: MTWT: 7:30 A.M.-9:00 P.M. | F: 7:30 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Sat: 11:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Sun: Closed Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

Qdoba

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Create your own masterpiece with customizable Mexican entrées. Add a colorful variety of salsas to satisfy any craving and top off your entrée with our creamy 3-cheese queso and hand-mashed guacamole!

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Hours: MTWTF & Sun: 10:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. Sat: Closed Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

Propellers Cafe Propellers features homemade burgers, grilled chicken caesar salads, fried potato wedges, fried chicken, soft serve ice cream and more. Stop by Propellers and find out why they call it “the Best Burger on Campus.”

Hours: MTWTF: 7:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Sat-Sun: Closed Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

Propelá Kebab Shop

Illustration: Caleigh Bocrie

Propelá/Kebab Stop Food Truck features a variety of a Greek and Persian inspired Kebab entrées served on your choice of a pita, sub roll or over rice.

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Hours: MTWTF: 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Sat-Sun: Closed Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

Starbucks Stop by Starbucks to enjoy your favorite high-quality whole bean coffees, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, premium Tazo Teas, pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment.

Hours: MTWT: 6:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. | F: 6:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Sat: 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Sun: 1:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

More Food on Next Page

Boundless: All-You-Care-to-Eat Boundless All-You-Care-To-Eat features a host of elevated all-you-care-to-eat dining stations ranging from classic to exotic fare. With a wide variety of fresh and healthy food options daily, your taste buds will be satisfied every visit.

Hours: MTWTF: 7:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Sat-Sun: 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M.

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Flight Cafe Flight CafĂŠ is a popular stop located in the Flight Operations building that provides quality fresh & hot breakfast and lunch options, prepackaged foods, as well as hot and cold beverages.

Hours: MTWTF: 7:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Sat-Sun: Closed Photo Credit: ERAU Marketing

In-Flight Late Night

A fresh and made-to-order menu featuring diner-style favorites. Enjoy everything from a juicy Patty Melt to Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders to a delicious Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant. We have all that you need to satisfy your late night cravings. Bring a friend and hangout with us every night.

Hours: MTWTFSS: 9:00 P.M.-2:00 A.M.

In-Flight Cargo

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Open daily, you will find an array of snacks and drinks, microwaveable meals, toiletries, groceries, gifts and more. Everything you need to feel comfortable and at home on campus!

Dining Dollars are better than cash, because you receive a 10% discount at all dining facilities on campus. Dining Dollars roll over from semester to semester until you graduate or leave the school, and are refundable to your student account at any time. Purchase Dining Dollars at the Meal Plan Office, room 121 in the Student Union, or online.

SODEXO BUCKS:

DINING DOLLARS:

Hours: MTWTFSS: 2:00 P.M.-2:00 A.M. Sodexo Bucks are for meal plan participants only. Sodexo Bucks may be used at any of our restaurants locations on campus. Sodexo Bucks expire on the last day of final exams each semester.

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Campus Life A3 MEAL PLAN INFO

To purchase a meal plan, you can stop by the meal plan office or simply contact Embry-Riddle Dining Services at (386) 2267927. All meal plans begin at orientation and end after final exams conclude each semester.

Meal plans are non-transferable and cannot be used by anyone but the purchaser.

MEAL PLAN CHANGES Please note that downgrading or cancelling your meal plan must be done within the 10 days after the first day of campus orientation for that current semester. Any unused meals and Sodexo Bucks will be refunded according to the original method of payment.

Mandatory meal plans cannot be cancelled. The Red Baron meal plan cannot be cancelled once used. Upgrading a meal plan can be done at any time in the semester.

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A4 Campus Life Keeping Students Safe

Kevin Mannix Director of Campus Safety & Security With the start of the new academic year, the Campus Safety & Security Department is here to assist you with a variety of services that will help you adjust to campus life.

Our officers patrol the campus 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

You can reach us by calling 386226-6480, or visit our 24-hour Communications Center located in the Safety Services office at the front the Student Center. This is also the location of the campus Lost &Found.

Our Administrative and Crime Prevention offices are located in Module3 by the basketball courts.

Do you have any special request for room unlocks, study groups, clubs and organizations or events?

Send us e-mail at daytona.safety. request@erau.edu, or call our Administrative Office at 386-226-6490.

Here, you can also file an incident report. For emergencies or to report a crime in progress dial 386-226SAFE (7233).We encourage you to program all of these numbers into your cell phone. When reporting an emergency or crime in progress, provide as much detailed information as possible about the situation.

Use one of the emergency phones

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located throughout campus and in all of the residence halls. Simply push the button and you will be connected to our Communications Center. Do not let the “Emergency” label be confusing when you need us – you can use them anytime you need assistance. We enjoy a beautiful campus and share the responsibility to keep it safe and secure. Call us whenever you see a suspicious or hazardous condition. At Embry-Riddle, we stress personal safety and crime prevention. Many crimes are crimes of opportunity. Do not leave any property unattended or in an unsecured office or dorm room.

Always lock your door, even if you are leaving “just for a second” and never leave valuables where someone passing by could easily see them. Burglaries and thefts can occur at Embry-Riddle and practicing crime prevention could have prevented almost every one of them.

You CAN protect yourself from becoming a victim! Do not forget to meet the Student Crime Prevention Practitioner (SCPPs) assigned to your residence hall. The SCPPs are fellow students who can assist you in a variety of ways and provide you with information on the various crime prevention programs and resources available to you. Remember all vehicles on campus must be registered. View the Parking &Traffic Handbook online for parking rules and regulations at https://

embryriddle.t2hosted.com/cmn/index.aspx. Do you have a bicycle or motorcycle? You will increase your chance of recovering a stolen bike by registering it with the university.

It is also strongly recommended to lock up your bike when not in use.

Need a lock? No problem! You can lease a Kryptonite U-Lock for as little as $36 for bicycles and $60 for motorcycles. At the end of the rental period, upon returning the lock, you are credited the amount of the lock back onto your student account. Visit the Safety Services office for more information on the Lease-A-Lock Program today! Have you signed up for Rave emergency notifications? It is fast, easy, and most important, it is FREE! Just sign in to your main ERNIE Homepage and click on the Emergency Contact Information/Rave link at the bottom of the page. Check out our web site at http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/ about/safety/index.html. Working together as a team, we can make the campus safe and secure!

Campus Safety can be found in the Mori Hosseini Student Union next to Propeller’s Cafe and by the New Residence hall alongside Aerospace Blvd.

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Campus A5

Technology For Your Success Students at Embry-Riddle have the latest and greatest technology tools designed to support academic success: a modern and cutting edge internal information portal (ERNIE) and learning management program (Canvas).

ERNIE provides students with access to what’s important to them.

You can check your schedule, read the latest University news and find the resources you need.

Logging into ERNIE presents you with many key features in the gold bar at the top of every page. Some features include: Yammer: The “Y” icon takes you to Yammer, Embry-Riddle’s own social network. Join public groups or create your own to stay plugged into the ERAU community.

OneDrive: Clicking the cloud icon takes you to OneDrive, which provides users with 1 TB of personal cloud storage that you can access from anywhere. Share files with others for viewing and editing, store your personal stuff for school or work or even submit an assignment to your Canvas course directly from OneDrive. Be sure to review your OneDrive privacy settings to make sure you keep private things private.

Team Sites: The globe icon grants you access to any private team sites you might be belong to.

Email: Clicking the envelope opens up your online Outlook for all your email needs.

free Microsoft software. Click on the gear icon and choose Office 365 Settings to get started.

Favorites: The star icon will open up a list of all the pages you select as favorites. Click add to favorites in the top right corner to add to your list. Information Technology is a good place to start and, while you’re there, subscribe to the I.T. announcements to get the latest news on your home page.

In addition to those inside ERNIE, there are plenty of other tools available to help members of the ERAU community.

Settings: Finally, the gear icon will help you manage all of your settings for your ERNIE and ERAU account.

One highlight is the continued integration with Microsoft Office 365, a cloud-based system that provides you with access to email and calendar, file storage and sharing, web conferencing and instant messaging.

“ ERNIE provides

students with access to what’s important to them.

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Brian Zipse Technology Services

Once inside Office 365, users have access to even more applications like Office Online by clicking the small white grid in the top left corner. Another great benefit is the ability to download

Lynda.com: With an amazing online library of more than 3,700 learning courses for people at all experience levels, Lynda can be a generous resource for those looking to learn technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more from your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Access lynda.com through the tools section in ERNIE. Mobile App: Download the ERAU app for convenient access to your classes and coursework, news and events, maps, directories, sports, videos and more.

Computer Labs: Students needing access to a computer can head to the Hunt Library, the Lehman Building’s room 371, as well as the College of Business’ room 123 to visit a computer lab. You can also visit the Information Technology ERNIE page to check on computer availability. A comprehensive list of labs is available at daytonabeach. erau.edu/about/labs with lab hours varying throughout the year.

Personal Computer Help: Having trouble with your own Mac or PC? Support services are provided through the ResNet support office, located on the first floor of the

Student Village. Support technicians will provide a “best-effort” level of support and are here to help you free of charge. Contact IT Support to schedule an appointment.

All of these services and more are available as Information Technology helps welcome all new and returning students to campus. Be sure to visit the Getting Started section on the Information Technology ERNIE page to explore all of the services that will help you achieve a successful fall semester.

Please feel free to contact us for 24-hour support, seven days a week by calling 386-226-6990 or send us an email at ITsupport@erau.edu.

You can even chat us at erau.edu/ chat. For self service, visit erau.edu/ tech-support.

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“Hello and congratulations on becoming an Embry-Riddle Eagle!

As you begin this new chapter in your life, know that there’s plenty to be excited about at our amazing university! From our rapidly innovating campus to receiving one of the most esteemed educations in the entire country, or from the extensive list of athletics, clubs, and Greek life activities to participate in, there has been no better time to be a student at Embry-Riddle! We in the Student Government are here to represent you, so if there’s ever anything we can help with, please stop by our office on the 2nd Floor of the Mori Hosseini Student Union!”

Scott R. Oakley President | Student Government Association

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B2 Advice

Freshman Advice From an ERAU Alumni

Keenan Thungtrakul Alumni I remember coming into Embry-Riddle as a freshman, naive, scared, and shy. “How will I be able to fit in?” I asked myself after the parents said goodbye. I turned to my roommate and asked him the same question. “We will find a way,” he said. After the first three weeks or so of class, I started to sense where I might be able to get a sense of belonging here in this school for nerds.

Coming in with a large number of credits, I found myself taking classes that mostly sophomores would take. While I had my share of the required engineering freshman classes (EGR 101, UNIV 101, etc.), I found myself alone a lot. The other freshmen in my class sections kept to their own predefined groups, mak- ing it harder for me to assimilate into the Embry-Riddle community. It took a whole semester for me to forge the bonds I have now with the friends in my close-knit support group. As a fellow student who has gone through the scares and the joys of freshman year, I know the

emotions and questions that you may have. My top three tips to any freshman student can be summed up in the following statements: Strike a balance between work and play.

The above statement was initially given to me by my youth pastor. As a freshman, I wanted to get involved in any way, shape, or form, just to test the waters. This desire backfired since I found my schoolwork to be too much of a burden. Remember that the goal of college is to get an education while having fun. Striking a balance betweenwork and play will significantly reduce your overall stress when it comes to academics.

Form support groups and find your niche.

For me, I relied on religious groups on campus as well as friends back home for support. Those that practice religion can find help from others that share your beliefs. You will see that the people in these groups do care for you and will give you

support when you need it. Even if you are not religious, there are still clubs that will welcome you in.

Attend the Fall Activities Fair, that is where you will find the clubs that are right for you. At first, I did not know what clubs would fit me, but after exploring the Activities Fair, I was able to find my niche on campus. Without that niche, I doubt I would have been able to have the friends I have now who are with me every step of the way.

a 4.0. If I can do it, that means you can too! I did not have to study all the time, I made sure to have fun and enjoy myself every now and then too!

After graduation, Keenan began an internship with Saber Astronautics in Boulder, Colorado. The Avion Newspaper wishes the best for Keenan with his future ambitions!

Do not over-stress about being a perfectionist.

Yes, I know we pay big money to come here. However, that does not mean every hour outside of class is spent either in the books or sleeping to catch up on lost Zs. Academics are important, but they should not dominate your college life. Again, there has to be a balance. Sure, you can study all the time and get that 4.0, but you will find yourself isolated. Take it from me: I got involved with three clubs in my first semester and was still able to get

Photo Courtesy: Keenan Thungtrakul

Advice from a Former Freshman: 8 Things New Eagles Should Know Abigail Johnson Senior Reporter Welcome new Eagles! You are about to start the most exciting adventure of your life! I am Abby Johnson, and I am an Aerospace Engineering Student from South Carolina. Two years ago, I was where you are standing, and now I am a prospering junior who is successfully completing her major.

Here are a few tips I wish I knew when I first stepped on campus. Use them wisely and good luck!

Get Involved on Campus When everything is new and uncomfortable the best thing to do is to explore and get to know the people you will be spending the next couple of years with. The first few weeks of the semester are so busy with events and activities for new and former Eagles. So get out there and begin your college journey!

Talk to your Professors When studies get tough, there is no one better to talk to about the subject than the person who is giving you the grade. Ask what to expect on tests and quizzes and study the examples the professors give you. More likely than not, these are similar forms of what you may see

on your final exam.

Join Clubs and Organizations Learning how to apply the skills you are being taught in class is easy when you are a part of a campus club. While there are both academic and extracurricular clubs to join, job recruiters like to see a diverse resume of a student who has time for studies and fun! Plus, it is an excellent opportunity to make friends.

Go to the Career Fair The Career Fair is the place where dreams come true for Riddle students, but it is not just for people looking for jobs. It is an opportunity to put yourself out there and see what the recruiters are looking for in students. Also, there is a lot of free merch, so it is worth dressing up for.

Get to Class Early The first day is where first impressions are made, and it is the start of your career. On your first day in every class be sure to be respectful and attentive to your professors. After class, introduce yourself to your professor. This will help them remember your name and will also show your determination for the upcoming course material.

Find a Study Group Everyone at Embry-Riddle struggles with their studies at some point.

The most popular thing students do to solve this is that they arrange study groups or study times together. Studying with your fellow classmates will keep you from excuses and will help you focus as long as you all stay on topic. Learning the material together will make it more interesting and helps you build friendships.

Go to Guest Events ERAU invites a lot of off-campus sponsors and companies to come talk to Riddle students about their future careers or select topics. This includes airlines that will let you on their planes and will give you a chance to talk to the pilots. Take advantage of these opportunities because I promise no other college has anything like them. It is an amazing way to learn skills for your major and to explore the aviation industry.

Remember to Have Fun! College is not only a place for learning but a place for exploring who you are as a person. While it is essential to study, over studying can damage your ability to perform well on your tests and exams. It is equally as important to take care

of yourself and to let yourself relax from time to time. Physical and mental health is critical to college performance. To do your best as a student, this means you must have fun. It is a requirement. Otherwise, what is the point?

Abby will be starting her Junior year at Embry-Riddle. Other than writing and taking pictures for The Avion Newspaper, she is involved with Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers & Developers Society (ERFSEDS) which designs, builds, and launches rockets over 10 feet tall! She is also a writer for Reinvented Magazine, a STEM magazine made by women for women.

Photo Courtesy: Collin Anderson

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B4 Huricanes

Hurricanes: A Beginner’s Guide Jaclyn Wiley Former Editor-in-Chief Florida is a great place to live, but it has some hazards. These hazards range from alligators (which will ignore you as long as you leave them alone) to extreme heat (airflow is key to keeping cool), to the elderly while driving (always be aware). The most dangerous of the Florida hazards is the hurricane.

The Avion Newspaper is the dedicated to spreading information to the students of Embry-Riddle, especially information that can influence their safety. For this reason, the Avion Newspaper has partnered up with the Embry-Riddle Meteorology Department and the Department of Campus Safety and Security to provide a guide to understand what hurricanes are, how they can be dangerous, how Embry-Riddle is keeping its students and its property safe, and how you can keep safe during the storm.

during late summer. The difference in temperature causes water from the ocean to evaporate and form clouds, which eventually form into storms. Storms come together and form into systems.

When the winds of a storm system reach 20 mph at the system’s center, the storm is classified as a tropical depression. These storms are not named, though they

World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There are 21 names on the list, alternating male and female in alphabetical order. The letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are skipped, due to the lack of names starting with those letters.

A storm is officially a hurricane when its winds reach 75 mph. Hurricanes are separated into one of five categories by wind speed, accord-

What is a Hurricane?

For the six-month period from June 1 to November 30 every year, massive, westward-bound storm systems form from groups of thunderstorms over the north Atlantic Ocean. Some of these systems grow so large, with winds so fast, they become classified as hurricanes.

A hurricane is defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as, “an intense tropical weather system with a well defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.“ Storm systems in the North Atlantic Ocean form due to the temperature differential between the water and the air, which is greatest

Photo Credit: NASA

Above: Hurricanes of Categories 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes, with the winds to potentially causes billions in damage. Hurricane Fran, a major Category 3 hurricane, caused $3.2 billion in damage in 1996.

are tracked by multiple weather agencies around the world.

A storm earns a name when it becomes a tropical storm; a storm system is considered a tropical storm when its winds reach 50 mph.

The name is from a predetermined list of names published each year by the United Nations

ing to the Saffir-Simpson Scale.

The wind speed and potential damage are directly related, as many of the dangerous phenomena that are associated with hurricanes, like storm surge and tornadoes. A hurricane is considered a major hurricane when its winds reach over 111mph, which corresponds to a Category 3 or higher hurricane. These hurricanes are the most dangerous and damaging to life and property.

Hurricane-Related Hazards Besides the high winds and levels of rainfall, hurricanes can also bring on other hazards, like storm surge, storm tide, tornadoes, rip currents, and flash floods.

Storm surge occurs when the high winds of the hurricane push ocean water onto the coast, causing flooding. The larger and more intense the storm, the worse the storm surge, usually. Storm surge is the most damaging product of hurricanes, since it is so dangerous to life and property.

Storm tide is the rise in water level during a tropical storm or hurricane that is caused by a combination of the natural cycle of the tides and the unnaturally high storm surge. This high tide can result in flooding, and when combined with the high winds, can result in large, highly damaging waves. These waves then batter the coastline and cause large amounts of damage.

Tornadoes can also result from hurricanes, though they are usually smaller than those seen in the mid-western United States. Despite their small size, these phenomena are a significant threat to health and property.

Rip currents are the result of the large waves caused by the storm.

When these waves hit the coast, they cause large, dangerous currents that lead away from shore.

These currents can pull even the strongest swimmers out to sea.

Flash floods occur when the high levels of rainfall lead to rapid and massive increases in water level. These floods are often very destructive and deadly.

Many of the deaths associated directly with hurricanes are due to drowning in flash floods, rip currents and storm surge.

For more information, visit the WMO website.

The Uncertainty of Predicting the Paths of Hurricanes

Photo Credit: The National Hurricane Center

This chart, based of data from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center gives information about each category of tropical cyclone, including a tropical depression.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) provides graphics to those in the danger zone for tropical storms and hurricanes, in order to convey forecast information. In order to portray the uncertainty that comes with trying to predict nature, the path of a storm is modeled by a cone. This cone does not indicate the potential size of the storm, but rather the potential error in the prediction.