The Avion Issue 3 Fall 2023

Fall 2023 Issue 3

A Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

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What a semester it has been! As a fourth-year student, it truly does fly by faster and faster each year. While the semester has seemingly flown past, it has also been quite eventful and rewarding.

At the end of October, I and five others were lucky enough to attend our semesterly Academic Collegiate Press Conference (ACP) in Atlanta.

We were fortunate to learn vital information and new perspectives while being surrounded by other College Media Organizations and students passionate about journalism. At this same conference, we also received hands-on critiques to better both our issues and The Avion Broadcast. Taking a step back and seeing the journey we have been and are continuing to be on has always been a highlight at these conferences.

This year's special surprise was that The Avion was awarded ninth place for a Broadcast News Program at this conference. Making The Avion Broadcast a two-time nationally ranked broadcast program is a historic win for The Avion. I want to ensure this award is dedicated to our entire Broadcast Team and our Executive Board. Your hard work and dedication deserve to be celebrated and seen nationwide.

The Avion has also continued to break records in other areas. This semester, our staff has grown significantly! We have broken our record of 32 active staff members, set a few years ago, to 42 active staff members. We are continuing the path set forth by previous execs and those yet to come.

As we push into the final chapter of this semester, I encourage you to remember why you are here at Riddle. Make your studies a priority, but also prioritize your health. It is so easy to be wrapped up in a world of desiring perfection and success. I have done it myself.

As we approach the beginning of the spring semester, there are many areas of growth for The Avion to pursue. Our theme this year has been digging deeper. Initially, it was to dig deeper into the stories we wrote and shared.

Yet, it has also transformed into something more: digging deeper into the work we do, the larger purpose of why we want to be here, and what impact we want to and are making. Looking ahead at this next semester, The Avion continues to grow and shape the organization to better impact the student body and our work.

Thank you for a wonderful fall semester!

Andrew Harker Editor-in-Chief,

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ISSUE 08

AIR SHOW TOUR '23

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HOMECOMING CONCERT

Check out some of the highlights of the Orlando

Did you make it to this years Homecoming

Sanford Airshow.

Concert? Take a look back at one the highlights of the Fall semester.

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FALL CYCLE SCENE

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Take a spin over at the Speedway and check

Tune-in and check out a not so talked about

out some of the highlights of this incredible

highlight of Daytona Beach.

weekend.

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FOXTAIL VS COPPERLINE COFFEE

THE SOUND OF DAYTONA BEACH

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EMBRY-RIDDLE MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON

If you've been here for a while, a fan of coffee,

PREVIEW

or both then check out the comparison of two

Get a sneak peak into that time of year when

local coffee shops.

we cheer on the men's basketball team.

FRONT COVER

BACK COVER

KYLE waves to the fans performing a song during the 2023

Stefano Specht's 1993 Porsche 964 RSR parked in the

Embry- Riddle Homecoming Concert.

Daytona International Speedway garages waiting to race.

PHOTOGRAPH BY KYLE NAVARRO (@kylenavarrophoto)

PHOTOGRAPH BY BRANDON NADRAOUI (@brandonbadphoto)

Soaring High: A Glimpse into Life as a Flight Attendant ARTICLE BY NOAH COOPERMAN / Staff Reporter IMAGES COURTESY OF ADDISON MARTINEZ AND DELTA AIR LINES DESIGN BY NOAH COOPERMAN / Staff Reporter For students at an aeronautical university, the skies represent endless possibilities. To offer a unique perspective on the aviation industry, we interviewed Addison Martinez, a male flight attendant with Delta Air Lines. Addison’s journey began with a childhood dream inspired by his father’s business trip. He graduated with a degree in Geography-Urban Studies and transitioned into his dream job. This article delves into his training experiences, aircraft knowledge, memorable moments, and life lessons beyond aviation. Addison’s story is not just for aspiring flight attendantsbut for anyone looking to embrace life to the fullest.

The Avion (TA): “Where are you from?”

Addison Martinez (AM): “The suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky.”

TA: “What got you interested in being a flight attendant?”

AM: “I was little, about nine years old, in 2005. My dad had a work trip that took him to Detroit. He flew Northwest Airlines on a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 from Louisville to Detroit (SDF-DTW). When he returned to Louisville, he bought me a Northwest B747-400 toy model plane. It was a pretty big toy plane. I played with that plane all the time and admired how cool it was. I thought to myself, “It would be really cool to work on a plane like that one day.” Then, when I got older, I flew Southwest, Continental, and Delta. I had always admired the flight attendants and thought I would love to do that one day.

Years had gone by, and I had forgotten about my desire to be a flight attendant until one night during my sophomore year in my college dorm room, I was doing math homework on YouTube and tutoring myself, and an ad popped up in the corner of the screen that said: “flightattendantcareers.com: apply to be a flight attendant today.” It was at that moment a lightbulb went off in my head. It was like bam ! That’s it! That’s what I’m going to do when I graduate college. I just knew that’s what I was supposed to do; it’s my life. After that, I researched aviation, flight attendant life, and airlines. And by the time my senior year of college and graduation came around, I was ready to fly.”

TA: “What is one thing you would change about your job, for better or worse?”

AM: “Duty periods to be shorter and minimum rest to be longer.”

TA: “Between training and where you are now, what key points have you learned for succeeding in your job?”

AM: “Time management got me through training successfully, and being flexible has helped me succeed on the line.”

TA: “Who are some notable passengers who helped you grow as a flight attendant?”

AM: We work in the most diverse industry in the world with passengers from all walks of life. I’ve had passengers have bad experiences that have helped me improve on how I would handle things in certain situations. I’ve also had passengers who have been going through hard times, and I was able to help them—like passengers who have experienced the loss of a loved one—and it really makes me think about life and perspective and the human aspect of being empathetic, compassionate, and kind because you never know what people are going through.

TA: “What is one of your best memories from flight attendant training?”

AM: “Completing my door proficiency evaluations after week five. Delta has so many different types of aircraft, and with that comes different doors. Delta has more types of doors than any airline in the world. During training, we had to show that we were proficient in all of them in normal operation and in evacuation mode. They are very strict and hard on us; we have only a few chances to get it 100% right. I studied and practiced so hard. When evaluation day came, I passed all my doors on the first try; it was so relieving! I just remember feeling so happy, and I thought to myself, “Wow, I just did that!” Then, to hear all my classmates passed the door evaluations added the cherry on top of a really hard and stressful day.”

TA: “On which aircraft are you trained?”

AM: “I am trained on Airbus A220 series, A320 family, A330 series, and A350-900. Boeing: B717, B737-8/9, B757-2/3, and B767-300/4.

Addison Martinez on a Boeing 767-300 aircraft before a transatlantic flight from Lisbon, Portugal to New York-Kennedy, NY, USA.

Sun Country Airlines ARTICLE BY JACOB RAINERSON / Senior Reporter PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES DESIGN BY JACOB RAINERSON AND RACHAEL TRAN

We have all heard about Delta.

We all know about JetBlue. We all know about Spirit. What about Sun Country? If you are not well-versed in the airline industry, you may have never heard of Sun Country Airlines.

Sun Country is a small airline headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they operate their main, and only,wwyet quite large, hub at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). This may be one of the reasons that Sun Country is lesser known, unless you live in the upper Midwest, compared to almost all other airlines. Their route network is heavily focused on ‘out and backs’ from MSP. However, there is much more to this small airline than people think, and they are vastly succeeding in their niche operation.

Founded in the early 1980s, Sun Country has been around longer than both JetBlue and Spirit, although most people have heard of these airlines. First utilizing the Boeing 727-200 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 to serve routes such as Minneapolis–Las Vegas, the airline became a fully scheduled carrier in 1999. Since its inception, though, the airline has gone through countless financial troubles, including multiple bankruptcies and ownership changes.

Jude Bricker was hired as CEO in 2017, and the airline was sold to its current owner, Apollo Global Financial Group. Bricker led the airline through a major shift from a full-service carrier to the low-cost carrier the airline is today. They now operate a fleet of 42 single-class Boeing 737-800s, but they are trying to set themselves apart from the

A Little-Known Airline that is Not So Little stigma of other ‘low-cost carriers.’

Sun Country offers in-seat power, in-flight entertainment, free drinks, and moderately comfortable seats.

As mentioned, Sun Country solely operates the Boeing 737-800.

They even operate 12 Boeing 737800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft under contract with Amazon Air. Sun Country will also add the Boeing 737-900 Extended Range (ER) to its fleet at the end of 2024. This provides their pilots with a large variety of flying opportunities within their scheduled, charter, and cargo operations, as all pilots are certified to fly all their possible operations.

Now a publicly traded company, Sun Country is doing extremely well financially, and the airline recently announced a slew of new routes (all from MSP) that will be added for the summer 2024 travel season. This will bring the number of distinct destinations the airline serves from their MSP hub up to 98 and the number of routes across their network to 120 across 104 airports.

In addition to their operations out of MSP, Sun Country operates a few unique nonstop routes from Las Vegas, Dallas, Milwaukee, Fort Myers, and Orlando. However, it is highly evident how focused and dependent the small airline is on its MSP route network. As the airline’s name suggests, they originally existed purely to fly leisure travelers from the upper Midwest to warm, sunny destinations! They have since branched out from their roots, made some drastic changes, and are one of the most profitable and successful airlines in 2023.

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Braniff Airways Celebrates 95 Years: Spotlight on The Braniff Airways Foundation ARTICLE BY JAVIER MORALES / Staff Reporter IMAGES COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS DESIGN BY NOAH COOPERMAN / Staff Reporter

DALLAS – On Sept. 16, hundreds of attendees gathered in person at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, TX, and virtually on Facebook Live to celebrate the 95th anniversary of Braniff Airways and the 75th anniversary of the airline’s service to Latin America.

With samba dancers, passionate speeches, and a splashy new commemorative livery, the Braniff 95th Anniversary Celebration had almost everything one would expect at a corporate function for such a historic milestone. The event was only missing one thing: Braniff Airways itself.

Braniff Airways, once one of the nation’s largest airlines, ceased operations in 1982, known as Braniff International back then, due to high fuel and financing costs and increased competition after the airline deregulation. However, the airline’s parent company lives on and still exists today. Currently, Braniff International manages all of Braniff’s intellectual property, sells branded merch, and provides retirement services for the

company’s former employees. The company also supports the Braniff Airways Foundation, a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Braniff Airways, in part by organizing events like the aforementioned 95th Anniversary Celebration.

The Braniff Airways Foundation’s events raise awareness of Braniff Airways’ lasting impact on the airline industry. Some of their accomplishments include being the first airline to connect the continental United States with Latin America by jet and being the only American airline to fly the Concorde; they offer flights from Dallas to London and Paris via Washington, D.C., in partnerships with British Airways and Air France.

The Foundation also gives former Braniff employees the chance to reconnect, reminisce, and honor each other’s impressive careers. At the 95th Anniversary Celebration, four former employees were inducted into the Braniff Airways Foundation Hall of Fame: Ed Kuykendall, Floyd Corsey, Betty

Green Bateman Atchison, and, posthumously, Sue Pedler Golden.

From working with Singaporean authorities to get Braniff’s Los Angeles-Singapore service started to meeting celebrities like Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, each shed new light on what it was like to work for such an iconic airline.

In addition to hosting events, the Braniff Airways Foundation identifies and marks significant places in Braniff’s history, advocates for the preservation of important buildings, and maintains the most comprehensive collection of Braniff memorabilia, which includes over 100 million pages of corporate records as well as old uniforms, signage, and other artifacts. This work is incredibly important since, in addition to honoring past achievements, it can also inform and inspire the next generation of aviation leaders who can both learn from Braniff’s mistakes and build on its successes in commercial aviation.

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ERAU Cessna 172 on short final for runway 25R at DAB while a Delta 737900 holds short.

Pilot John Black wow’s the crowd in his stunt plane at the AirDotShow on October 28th, 2023.

An Airbus Beluga on short final for Runway 9L at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

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The Wright Flyer outside the Student Union at night.

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John Black performing manuevers in his Super Decathlon at the Orlando Sanford International Airshow 2023.

USAF Heritage Flight flat pass with a P-51 Mustang and the F-35 demo team at the Orlando Sanford Airshow 2023.

The Navy’s F18 Super Hornet takes off from the Orlando Sanford International Airport on October 28th, 2023.

An F-35 waiting on the runway to take off and participate in the AirDotShow at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

A tribute to the history of the Navy showcasing the Navy’s F18 Super Hornet and a classic Navy plane at the AirDotShow on October 28th, 2023.

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Types of Aircraft Empennages

How to Design an Aircraft Like an Aerospace Engineer

Embry-Riddle’s chaplain partnered with clubs and faculty on campus to organize an event celebrating music and stargazing on Oct. 24, 2023. Chaplain Keck worked alongside professors Ashley Kehoe and Jason Aufdenberg of the astronomy department, as well as the student body’s band leader, Even Pavetto-Stewart, to host a celebration of science and art. Chaplain Keck has worked with Professors Kehoe and Aufdenberg since 2016 and is proud of how the event has expanded since involving the band and the Astronomy Club. With their continued involvement, attendees are able to use telescopes to view planets and other celestial bodies in the night sky.

Of the event, Aufdenberg says, “It’s a lot of fun…it’s just a way to tap into the interests of the students; almost everyone here is interested in space. I think it’s exciting!” Students enjoyed pizza, telescopes, music, and faculty expertise as they participated in a Q&A session. Many students were able to see Venus, Saturn, the Moon, and other celestial bodies in the solar system. “I feel like a lot of people can connect to the music or the science. It brings people together in general,” Viviana Loguercio, a member of the Astronomy Club, said. “The telescopes are set up, people are here, people are excited to teach them about it.” “I think that everyone, regardless of why they are here, is probably going to enjoy it tonight.” The band played The Planets by Gustav Holst, a tradition that has become a key element of these events. This composition is particularly special to the event organizers because it features music for each of the planets in our solar system and is a well-known composition. “Music is another realm in which humans have often expressed that awe and wonder,” Graydon Russell, the conductor of the ERAU band said, “I think they complement each other really well.”

This event marks a continuation of celebrating art and science at Embry-Riddle. It is the hope of the event coordinators that these events continue to serve as fun opportunities to connect with students and honor these disciplines. “It’s become so much more awesome. I really love it; it’s my favorite event that we do all year. This is by far my favorite thing.” Professor Kehoe said. The event took place on the Connolly Quad from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and held over 15 attendees.

Daytona International Speedway, the speedway that never sleeps, roared to life once again with the Fall Cycle Scene on Oct. 19 through Oct. 22.

The weekend was packed full of races from varying classes of motorcycles, vendor displays, and plenty of live entertainment during Daytona Biketoberfest’s 31st anniversary. During each sevenlap race around the three-and-a-half-mile road course, each rider would race against other riders in the same motorcycle class for their respective American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) or Championship Cup Series (CCS) season championship. The event has always been a thrilling addition to the annual Biketoberfest, and 2023 was no exception.

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Floridas’ Largest Subaru Enthusiast Festival ARTICLE, PHOTOS, & DESIGN BY CAMRIN COUBERTIER / Staff Photographer

SubieFest is an annual car meet held across the nation,

providing a chance for Subaru enthusiasts to show off their unique vehicles. This year’s SubieFest: Florida was held at the Daytona International Speedway with thousands of Subarus ranging from SUVs to highhorsepower race builds. In a special appearance, stunt performer and motorsports competitor Travis Pastrana along with professional skateboarder and rallycross driver ‘Bucky’ Lasek burned rubber and put on a show for thousands

of spectators.

Driven by Travis Pastrana, a 1983 Subaru GL station

wagon producing 862 horsepower fitted with active aero, carbon fiber bodywork, and custom-made retrostyle wheels did not disappoint on the pavement.

Rotating through dozens of tires, the Hoonigan Family Huckster showed its amazing capabilities by performing sequences of donuts, drifts, and launches. From the wide range of food options to the countless sponsor booths selling goodies, SubieFest is a great place for car enthusiasts and families across the country.

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Petit Le Mans Race Recap ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY ETHAN WOOD / Staff Photographer DESIGN BY GREAT BAH / Staff Photographer

This event was more than a race; it was an allnew top-of-the-line prototype class, a four-way championship battle, 52 cars fighting to survive a grueling 10 hours of pure racing. The 26th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta was expected to be an all-out war of attrition; winner takes all. It did not disappoint.

The inaugural season of the new top-of-thefield Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class was certainly one for the ages, with each manufacturer having collected at least one win throughout the year. This competitiveness left the top three in the championship separated by only five points going into the IMSA WeatherTech Championship season finale.

The 2023 Motul Petit Le Mans was the final running for the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura, at least for the time being. Meyer Shank Racing will be sitting out the 2024 IMSA season, ending their run of competing in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship since their debut in 2004 and focusing on the 2024 NTT IndyCar season.

As is standard for Petit Le Mans, the drama began well before the green flag running. Ari Balogh in the #8 LMP2 spun during the formation laps while attempting to warm up his tires for the long race ahead. Balogh made contact with the barriers but was lucky to escape with minimal damage.

This incident immediately put Balogh out of position for the start.

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The #10 Konica Minolta Acura leads their title rivals through the Esses and up around turn five.

The retiring #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura adorned by the signatures of team members and fans alike rounding turn six. The #60 would go on to win the race.

The #27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin under braking into turn seven around sunset.

The #85 LMP3 car enjoying some well-deserved rest after an intense 10-hour fight to survive the caution struck 26th Motul Petit Le Mans.

Immediately into turn one, the #01 Cadillac of Sebastian Bourdais jumped the pole sitter Louis Deletraz in the #10 Konica Minolta Acura. The fight between the two continued until the first of many cautions was thrown less than two minutes later. In an attempt to catch the field up, Ari Balogh pushed a little too much on lap one and immediately crashed again. This time, the barriers at turn three weren’t so kind to Balogh, and his car attained substantial damage. After 24 laps, the crew of the #8 eventually put the car back together, and Scott Mclaughlin took over to try and claw back the lost time.

One of two race-defining crashes took place early on, this time taking out title contender Nick Tandy in the #6 Porsche 963. Multiclass endurance racing can be unforgiving, especially on a tight circuit like Road Atlanta. In this case, a small misjudgment by the #20 LMP2 caused a domino effect of destruction, leading to the damage done to the Ferrari 296 of Charles Scardina, 10 laps lost for the #20 itself, the end of the race for the #70 McLaren 720, and the end of the championship fight for Nick Tandy and the #6 Porsche 963 GTP. Porsche was able to get the #6 repaired and back in the race, but the time lost was too great to overcome.

Flying into the gravel, the title contender Nick Tandy in the #6 Porsche 963 is taken out by a domino of events involving some slower class LMP2 and GTD cars.

In total, the 10-hour-long race spent three hours and 36 minutes under caution, making it one of the longest time-spent-under-caution races in Petit Le Mans history. Contributing to this include, but were not limited to, the unfortunate engine failure of the only GTD Corvette entry, a mechanical failure for the #17 LMP3 just before turn eight, the #38 LMP2’s run-in with a Ferrari GTD, and the #14 Lexus GTD crash into an advertisement that contained sandbags holding it down. Using these sandbags for on-track advertisements has caused controversy in the IMSA fan community due to the unnecessary danger and damage these sandbags create.

With one hour to go, the two GTP title rivals of the #10 Acura and the #31 Cadillac met in the run into turn one. Turn one is a high-speed, full-commitment corner. This turn is even more difficult at night as it has no external lighting. In what has been ruled a racing incident, the two rivals made contact at the corner’s exit, sending Filipe Albuquerque in the #10 Acura hurtling into the wall, securing the championship for the #31 Cadillac Racing GTP. The race finished under caution, with the #60 Meyer Shank Acura securing the race win.

One of many podium celebrations for the Michelin Endurance Cup series.

Secrecy Must Be Maintained: Digging Deeper into a Revolutionary Style of Puppetry

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For Issue 3, The Avion is taking a look at two off-campus study spots, Foxtail Coffee Co. and Copperline Coffee + Cafe. Foxtail, located in ONE DAYTONA, in Copperline Daytona’s former location, is a new addition to the Daytona Beach community. With over 50 locations across the southeast, this expanding coffee chain is a classy addition to the Daytona coffee scene. Copperline Coffee + Cafe is a small business with two main locations in Port Orange and Daytona Beach. Their Daytona location was formerly located in ONE DAYTONA, but is now newly opened on Beach Street. These two businesses are both awesome places to get some work done, have some great coffee, and enjoy a great atmosphere. Which one is better? We will let you choose for yourself, but here is our take on the matter:

Foxtail Coffee Co.

Copperline Coffee + Cafe

While Foxtail Coffee may be a chain, the atmosphere and uniqueness of the business make the shop feel like a local’s hangout. The location in ONE DAYTONA uses dark decorations with light accents and wooden furniture to make the location seem chic without feeling corporate. While Foxtail may not be described as ‘cozy,’ it is an amazing location to get homework done when you need to escape campus.

As mentioned, Copperline Coffee + Cafe has two locations in the area. One location is in Port Orange, and the other is on Beach Street, right here in Daytona Beach. As far as coffee shops go, I do not think anyone comes close to achieving the vibe that Copperline has. The environment they have created is perfect for focusing intently on some work or, on the contrary, getting together with some friends.

Beyond the atmosphere, the coffee and quirks of Foxtail make it a must-visit spot when walking around the outdoor mall. Foxtail makes seasonal lattes, in addition to its regular menu. Flavors such as maple pancake offer the perfect pickme-up after a rough day of classes. Adding to the fun, the baristas always add an encouraging message or a fun drawing to your cup, which is sure to make you smile. They also sell sweets, snacks, and merchandise. For those of age, they will soon offer adult beverages.

Their coffee menu has something for everyone, including lattes, mochas, drip coffee, pour-overs, tea, and more. My personal favorite is the Honey Suckle, formerly known as Honey Badger Latte. It is basically a vanilla latte with honey and cinnamon. They make most of their flavor syrups inhouse, and they are not overly sweet.

With its fantastic storefront and great quality drinks, Foxtail Coffee is a convenient and fun location for ERAU students to study, or just swing by to get a taste of this new shop at ONE DAYTONA.

The food menu is also to die for and boasts many different biscuit sandwiches, soups, salads, croissant sandwiches, and bakery items. My personal favorite is The Copperline. The Copperline is a homemade biscuit topped with pepper jelly, pimento cheese, fried chicken, and topped off bacon.

The atmosphere in Copperline is southern-folk, and they make you feel right at home with their hospitality and comfortable seating options. I would highly recommend you give Copperline a try next time you are looking for a place to vibe out and get some studying done!

A Messy Pumpkin Breakup With A Happy Ending ARTICLE, PHOTOS & DESIGN BY RACHAEL TRAN / Staff Designer

Pumpkins and Halloween are an iconic pair, forever intertwined in the spirit of fall and the thrill of spooky celebrations. Throughout October, you see bright orange pumpkins appearing at the entrance of your local grocery stores, in large gatherings called pumpkin patches, or even sitting on your neighbor’s front porch. The two have been associated with each other for years, and many traditions have been created since their relationship started. For instance, people will carve faces out of the pumpkins and place a wicked candle inside them to illuminate the night.

However, on Oct. 25, the Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapter at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) wanted to break traditions through their Smashing Pumpkins Fundraiser. The fundraiser allowed students and staff to use a textbook, brick, frying pan, or golf club to break pumpkins into pieces. In addition, if they could break through the pumpkin completely, they were awarded a small prize, such as a Starbucks gift card.

Maddy Seymour, the vice president of the WAI chapter at ERAU, came up with the idea one October night because she was inspired by her memories of playing softball particularly the annual fall tournament known as ‘smashing pumpkins,’ where every team decorated a pumpkin. If you were eliminated, the other team got to smash your pumpkin with their bats. After that night, she decided to combine a way to generate funds to help the chapter members attend the 2024 Women in Aviation International Conference and enjoy a fun, fall-themed event for members and other students to socialize together through the Smashing Pumpkins Fundraiser.

While the fundraiser was a little messy, with pumpkin guts flying across the Student Union lawn, possibly hitting a couple of innocent students on the way to their classes, there was a happy ending after the breakup of multiple pumpkins. The fundraiser was a success, as they raised over $250. As mentioned before, the WAI chapter at ERAU will be using these funds to help chapter members attend the 2024 WAI International Conference in Orlando. In addition, the chapter members and students had a great time participating in the fundraiser. Seymour expressed that her “favorite part of the fundraiser was seeing the students take out their anger/stress on the pumpkins.” She also noted that there were “a handful of people cheering others on and dancing to the music,” which made it “overall a great time.”

Women in Aviation ERAU members posing with the reminisce of a pumpkin.

Malachi (left) and Gabe (right) posing after smashing a pumpkin with a golden golf club.

Pumpkin vs Brick

Hitting a different type of golf ball.

An Intergalactic Dance

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ARTICLE BY JACOB RAINERSON / Senior-Reporter PHOTOS BY DAVID GUERRA, KYLE NAVARRO AND FISCHER SCHLUESSLER DESIGN BY CLAYTON LOUGHARY / Staff Reporter

HOMECOMING

2 0 2 3 CONCERT

“I know when you text me, girl, I don’t always reply. Well, you’re not an angel either, you can’t even fly.” (from KYLE’s song “iSpy”). Hell, yes, we can! We’re Embry-Riddle Eagles, Kyle!

Homecoming Weekend at Embry-Riddle is a grand celebration of what it means to be an ERAU Eagle. It is a ground for students, faculty, alumni, and the community to connect and engage in creating memories. The culminating event of ERAU’s Homecoming is the extravagant concert and fireworks show put on by our very own Touch-and-Go Productions!

Each year, the suspense builds until the artist is revealed, and this year was no different.

Headlined by KYLE with special guests, Cheat Codes, the 2023 Homecoming concert was nothing short of Super Duper! It was a memorable night that could only be captured by our amazing Avion photographers, who got up close and personal with the energetic crowd.

Thanks to all who came out to this amazing event this year; we hope to see you in 2024!

Historical Artists who have performed at ERAU (most recent first): KYLE & Cheat Codes, Desiigner, Chase Bryant, Social House, Echosmith, Fitz & The Tantrums, Plain White T's, Lauv, Max, Quinn XCII, We The Kings, AJR, The Mowgli's, All-American Rejects, Keelan Donovan, Rachel Platten, & Skylar Grey

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Reflections

When will I make the cut? When will I find my way?

What do I do when I can’t sleep at the end of the day?

Where did all the time go? Was time just in my way? Was the world a better place when I showed a younger face… the other day? Who did I become? Did I remember to take the trash out? What if I’m not good enough?

What if I can’t stay?

Where do I belong? When I look inside, what do I see? Is it a picture of a younger me? The kid that never got in, that never gave up, that hoped that one day someone would come and lift his head up. Who is me?

I tried to find the meaning; I tried to let myself go, but I didn’t want to go; I wanted to stay, but why do I stay?

Why do I have to go? Who am I again? What do I do in the world that is something that even I can believe in?

I want to see the world, have kids, and a job? Maybe? I don’t know; I can’t think of the sorrows I used to sob.

What is this? Who was that? The world keeps moving while I stand in the way. I’m always in the way, I always feel the need to help, but when is it too much for me to comprehend my own health?

I can’t fit in; I can’t find friends. I just need a home so I can live once again. Where did all the time go? That’s right, it’s still moving, while I stand still. Something falls on the floor. What was that? Can’t look away, the train wreck in front of me, it’s too bad to not just stay. I can’t look away, I can’t look away, I can’t look away, I can’t look…

And it rolled that way; what was it?

I pick it up, and see, it’s shiny, and it’s free? I want to look, but I close my eyes, what if it is ready to bite me between the eyes. What is this I wonder? I open an eyeball and that’s when I shudder, I open my eyes fully, and then I use my own plight, and I stare back up, holding it in my sight. It’s a diary, a disk, a memory, full of all the times I tried to make sense. I can’t, I don’t want to! I have to, so I do, and I look back up, and it’s two eyes, staring blue on blue, a reflection, a version of me that is flipped, a reflection of which I didn’t want to have to sift.

Why? What does it mean? It’s a thing that should be left unseen. I look up, see the tears in my eyes, and think, is that just my disguise? A mask, a fake, no it’s real, and it’s when I awake. A cold sweat, a tear, and I cry, because I know, I’m glad that I am here.

Here goes the man, the man in the mirror.

Here he is folks, free tickets to the show, to which I don’t want to even go.

Here’s the man, the man in the mirror.

Knowing now, that my mission is clear.

I know what I’m doing here, I’m making myself happy, so that I can be there to lend an ear, to listen and to comfort, to care and provide, but most importantly, I’m there to be a guide. The man in the mirror, disappeared when the blackout came. He was gone, and now, I don’t know if I am the same. The man, the man in the mirror, he’s to blame.

He’s my motivation, and he’s, my shame.

Do you look in the mirror, and wonder who it is that is staring back at you? I have, and that’s why I came up with that poem. When you are looking at yourself and only see shame, you will only see your failures, but you must remember to look up to the stars and see that you are a part of something amazing! After all, even though we may joke about how expensive it is to be here at riddle, you are here among some of the best and brightest that the nation has to offer, so make sure to count your lucky stars, because this, this right here, the college experience is what you are here for. You want your degrees in aviation, engineering, communications, or whatever, but most importantly, you are here because this is the place you wanted to be.

Don’t let your inner demons ever tell you that you need to be better, or different than who you are. PEOPLE CHANGE, but you should only change when you have your own interests in mind; don’t let someone make those decisions for you.

Most importantly, continue to be the person that you are; be caring, kind, and fun. Be the person that you want to be friends with, because if I have learned anything, and hopefully you have learned something from reading any of my articles — “A Letter Home” or “What are Friends for” — we should have learned that it’s okay to be sad about being away from home because we ARE NOT ALONE and that we should rely on our friends, because at the end of the day, THEY ARE WHO PUSH YOU TO BE BETTER! We already have so much that has happened, and this semester is almost over; I can’t believe it! Stay tuned for the final part of my series this semester, a reflection of my first article, “A Letter Home,” where I’ll be focusing on my first semester, how I took my own advice, and how that has changed me for the better.

Continue to make each day count; I’m excited to show you what comes next! Until then…

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Music is an incorporeal essential of our world. It is the center of cultural development and provides a way for us to express ourselves and escape from the harsh realities we experience on a daily basis. Whether we listen for enjoyment, motivation, or emotional support, music has a profound effect on our lives.

Embry-Riddle is not a school focused on the arts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find opportunities to enjoy melodies in the greater Daytona Beach area. Spanning from Ormond Beach in the north to Daytona Shores in the east and Port Orange in the south, you’d be hard-pressed not to find any sort of musical performance. Over on the beach strip, you’ll find bars teaming with life and live music at night. If you’re looking for a more classical and structured setting, the Ocean Center and the Peabody Auditorium are frequented venues for orchestras and show groups.

Individual performers and small ensembles are at center stage for restaurants and pubs. Bandsintown is a great resource to use if you’re looking for an eatery with live music. It details the concert and the venue, making it the perfect place to find just what you’re looking for. You can also simply show up to any restaurant with a “Live Music” sign outside and hear some great tunes inside from someone you’ve never heard of. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your new favorite artist.

The Peabody Auditorium is consistently packed with live productions from around the country and worldwide. Currently, they’re lined up to have seven Broadway performances over the winter, with at least two other shows per week.

The Daytona Beach Symphony Society is a locally based group that coordinates the efforts of music groups performing in the area. Some upcoming shows include the returning Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Jan. 7, the Sofia Philharmonic National Orchestra on Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Barber of Seville on Saturday, Feb. 3, and the Kyiv Virtuoso Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 20.

Jacksonville’s Symphony Orchestra is a continually returning group. On Nov. 5, they exhibited John Williams’ most famous pieces, including excerpts of music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Jaws. An excellent show of musicality was produced, giving the chills to even those whose eyes would usually struggle to stay open at a typical orchestra performance.

If you don’t find the type of music that fits your fancy, make your own! Some musicians on campus want to perform; all you have to do is take initiative.

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Yes, yes, yes. I’m back again. I know you were all eagerly looking for my page. Right? Anywho, if you are new here, welcome! Use this article as a guide to all of Florida’s unique and unusual places! Try to visit a few places here in Florida before you graduate! Remember, it’s always the weird trips that make them the most memorable. Aren’t you getting sick of visiting the racetrack? No? Yeah, I get it. Y’all are big fans of cars. I respect it. However, this is for those who are ready to get adventurous. Are you ready for an adventure?

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: You’re still a tourist. You’re still a tourist even if your driver’s license is a Florida state ID. Even those who were born and raised in Florida are still tourists. With 267 cities, 123 towns, and 21 villages in the state of Florida, it’s rare for a Florida resident to have seen everything this state has to offer.

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IN CASE You Issue 3 October News Recap - 2023

ARTICLE BY MACKENZIE SEAMAN AND KATELYNN STILES PHOTOS COURTESY OF AP NEW

Oct. 2— - Bomb attack in Ankara causes Turkey to launch missile strikes against Kurdish militants. The Kurdish militants were a part of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Turkey has declared a terrorist organization. In the missile strike, many terrorists were neutralized.

Oct. 1— - Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential vote.

Muizzu won 54% of the votes, while his competitor (President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih) won 46%.

Oct. 3 Speaker of the U.S. House, Kevin McCarthy, has been removed from the seat. For the first time in history, the speaker of the U.S. House was removed without a previously determined replacement. Matt Gaetz, Florida Republican representative, started the motion due to a bill that allowed short-term spending to avoid the government from shutting down.

Oct. 4 -Homes of editors and journalists of the Indian news outlet, NewsClick, were raided

by New Delhi police The raid was justified by saying that NewsClick was funded by China, while critics say that it was an attack on independent news sources because the company recently criticized the president of India and its government.

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Oct. 5— - Amazon and Microsoft face UK antitrust probe over cloud services The UK government says that Amazon and Microsoft are reducing competition of cloud services. In the UK, Amazon and Microsoft together control 60-70% of the cloud services; its closest competitor is Google, controlling 5-10%.

- Biden administration will begin deporting Venezuelan migrants directly to Venezuela This is in attempt to reduce the number of immigrants coming in from the southern border. Until recent years, it has been hard to deport Venezuelan immigrants due to unstable standing with the country. Venezuelans make up a large portion of immigrants entering the southern border.

Oct. 9 - Walgreens pharmacists walk out. Pharmacists are walking out of Walgreens because they are overworked and underpaid.

Their demands are better pay and more employees.

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Oct. 14— - The annular solar eclipse took place on Oct. 14 at 12:18:50 EDT.

Oct. 17— - India’s Supreme Court rules against LGBTQ marriages but emphasized the rights of members of the community to be free from discrimination and prejudice The Indian Supreme Court ruled against same sex marriage but encouraged those interested to set up a panel for them to consider reversing the decision.

Oct. 18 - X tests new subscription system to further prevent bot accounts In order to prevent bot accounts, X launched a subscription program, costing $3.99 per month. It is meant to reduce spam and manipulation of the app.

Oct. 20 - Canada removes 41 diplomats from India as dispute over Sikh activist’s assassination deepens There is tension between India and Canada, as the assassination has been linked back to India, though Indian officials deny it. India has also suspended multiple Canadian citizens due to ’security threats.’

Oct. 23 Chevron agrees to buy Hess for $53 billion. In buying Hess, Chevron has increased access to oil in the Texas Permian Basin. Many critics complain that Chevron should be using that money to relieve customers pockets rather than line their own.

Oct. 24 - Florida appeals to Supreme Court regarding anti-drag law The Protection of Children Act, signed in May, prevents minors from being present at performances that “depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities.” Florida moved to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the Protection of Children Act to enforce restrictions on drag shows throughout the state after it was judged to be aimed strictly at those shows and thus barred from taking effect.

Oct. 25 - Mitsubishi Motors is ending production in China Due to the rapid shift to electric vehicles, Mitsubishi has taken a severe hit in sales. A big part of these losses happened in China, and the CEO made the decision to withdraw from the country.

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Oh Say, Can You See? Tips for Reducing Eye Strain from Video Games

ARTICLE BY MICHELLE AROS, KARIS COOKS, SARA GLICKMAN, JAIA HUGGINS AND LEO MATERNE DESIGN BY GREAT BAH / Staff Photographer What is Eye Strain?

You just beat a hard level of the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder video game and are ready for the next one, but now your vision is blurry, your eyes are dry, and your head hurts. Ever wondered why? As college students who like to de-stress with gaming, we have experienced this at one time or another. Using digital devices for long hours without any breaks can lead to a condition called Digital Eye Strain (DES). Some symptoms are headaches, dry eyes, itching, feeling like there is something in your eye, watering, and blurred vision. These symptoms can occur after just two hours of using a digital device without taking a break! Digital eye strain is experienced by 65% of the population, but gamers need to look out for these symptoms because they are likely to spend long hours in front of a screen.

Why Does it Occur?

Oculomotor responses, or the eyes’ responses to a computer screen, play a substantial role in the symptoms of DES. The eyes may react to different factors of your setup on the computer or TV screen. For example, your distance from the screen, low contrast on digital devices, and the glare from the screen may result in blurred vision and dry eyes.

Blurred vision may result because your eyes fail to focus correctly, a process known as accommodation. Moreover, prolonged viewing of a nearby computer screen may cause dry eyes due to a reduced blink rate. Your blink rate slows as the font gets smaller, the contrast of the computer screen becomes lower, and your mental effort increases. As such, greater attention to font size, proximity to a computer or TV screen, and remaining conscious of blinking may decrease the development of dry eyes and, thus, DES. Reduce Environment Lighting When watching other streamers, you may notice that their rooms and setups emphasize low light. This strategy helps prevent eye strain as they stream and play video games for long periods of time. Making sure that gamers use the proper lighting will not only provide a more relaxing ambiance when playing video games but will also assist in reducing eye strain from staring at the screen for an extended period of time. As a general guideline, ensure that the brightness of the screen is lower than that of the room. In addition, monitoring how close you sit to your screen when gaming can also assist in mitigating and preventing eye strain. It is

essential not to sit too close to the screen, as that will lead to overworking the muscles of the eye, which can then lead to eye fatigue and headaches.

With computers specifically, it is recommended that people sit between 18 inches and 30 inches from the screen.

Stay Hydrated As described above, eye strain may occur as a result of not blinking enough while gaming. This is because your eyes are drying out. A simple way to prevent your eyes from getting dry is to drink water while gaming.

Keeping a bottle of water (or your favorite hydrating drink) close to your desk may serve as a visual reminder to stay hydrated. Certain medical conditions may also promote dry eyes, such as rheumatoid arthritis, collagen vascular diseases, and thyroid diseases. You may have to hydrate more if you take medications that are known to cause dehydration, such as antihistamines, antipsychotics, or antidepressants.

Take Frequent Breaks Another factor contributing to eye strain is the constant focusing of your eye lens. In their resting state, your eyes usually focus on something further in the distance than your computer screen. Staying focused on your screen is particularly stressful for your eyes if you have impaired eyesight or need corrective lenses. Taking frequent breaks from staring at your screen to relax your eyes can prevent this. It is often advised to leave your desk, go outside, and look into the distance or 20 feet away. Taking short and frequent breaks is generally better than long breaks every couple of hours. In addition, wear your glasses if you have any. They help your eyes stay focused even if you can see your computer screen fine without them. Not only will your vision be less blurry, but you will also experience less eye strain and headaches.

Blue Light Glasses In recent years, there’s been a trendy solution to combat eye strain using blue light glasses. However, research suggests the contrary. Some research suggests that blue-blocking glasses don’t actually help reduce eye strain from staring at your computer, whether a doctor recommends them or not. There’s no convincing scientific explanation for how the minimal blue light from computer screens could be the culprit behind eye strain, and positive findings could be due to a placebo effect. So, it is not certain that the glasses are genuinely helping with eye strain.

Conclusion In a nutshell, eye strain is a pretty common problem when you spend too much time on digital devices. The main reasons it happens are trouble focusing and not blinking enough. To keep your eyes feeling good, you should try things like dimming the lights, staying hydrated, taking lots of mini breaks, and using glasses if you need them. Speaking of glasses, those blue light ones everyone’s talking about might not be all they’re cracked up to be; there’s not a ton of science backing them up for reducing eye strain. So, stick to the tried-and-true methods for keeping your eyes happy during those long screen sessions.

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The Embry-Riddle men’s basketball team gears up for the 2023-24 season. They aim to build on their previous success by reaching the NCAA Division II National Tournament for a fourth consecutive year.

Head Coach Steve Ridder will enter his 35th season at the program’s helm. He will look for depth, maturity, and team chemistry —the qualities needed to succeed at the Sunshine State Conference championship and a run in the national tournament.

“The conference will be as good as any conference in the country. We think we have a really great team coming back because of our depth, maturity, and chemistry,” said Ridder in an exclusive preseason interview.

The Eagles will focus on their team motto: “same name — different game,” as they return 15 out of 17 players from last year’s roster. The team only lost two students who graduated.

Among the 15 returnees, three out of five of last year’s starters are featured on the roster, including the Eagles’ team-leading scorer, Malcolm Whitlow, and the second-highest in rebounds, Michael McCalister.

“We are always trying to grow the program to be a notch better every year. With the depth that we have and experience, our guys are hungry, and I think we got a great weapon in [Division I Columbia Transfer] Cam [Shockley-Okeke],” said an excited Ridder.

The Eagles already have an advantage as they had an early start to the season with an international trip to Spain in August, where they showcased their skills in four games against tough competition.

Not only did the trip to Madrid, Barcelona, and Ponferrada allow the team to play on the court for the first time together, but it also improved their team spirit. The trip was extra special to one Embry-Riddle student-athlete, David Velasco.

Velasco, a senior guard, returned to his hometown and played with an immense amount of pride for the Eagles in front of his friends and family in Ponferrada, Spain.

“It was a crazy experience, being able to go back to Spain, especially my hometown. We played an exhibition match against my former team, and that was super cool,” said Velasco.

Embry-Riddle finished their 2023 Spain Tour 3-1, and the team has been working on their shortcomings during practice every day since. The players recognized the trip as an experience of a lifetime.

Ridder expressed enthusiasm about two new additions to this year’s roster, Shockley-Okeke and Dawson Barr, who are already making an immediate impact on the team’s success.

The NCAA transfer portal has changed college basketball and helped the Eagles find their graduate transfer student, Shockley-Okeke, who played for Columbia—a Division I University—for two years.

Having earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Science from an Ivy League institution, Shockley-Okeke embodies Embry-Riddle’s philosophy. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Human Factors.

During his time at Columbia University, he was hurt a few times, but now he is healthy, and the Eagles couldn’t be more excited to have him onboard.

“He is a talented young man who can score the ball, a great shooter, but I love his presence in the locker room and just his leadership without trying to be a leader,” said a confident Ridder.

“I want to remind the guys that the special opportunity we have every day is to be around each other and do something special for the university and have a really special program here,” said Ridder.

Joining Shockley-Okeke is Barr, the sole true freshman of the team. The Orlando native brings an impressive resume, averaging 25 points per game at Hagerty High School.

The Eagles kicked off their season with an exhibition game against United International College on Nov. 3 in the ICI Center. Nov. 3 also marked the start of ERAU’s Homecoming Weekend.

“Dawson is a freshman coming in but already has all the intangibles that you need to be a champion,” said his teammate, Dru Nickson. “His career is really going to be something special over the next couple of years.”

The competition will continue as the team travels to Georgia to face off in the South Region Crossover against West Georgia on Nov. 10.

Velasco and Danny Sully are two players who might not have had the largest impact during previous seasons but have been turning heads and making an impact on the court during practice.

“David is a guy whose footspeed is almost impossible to guard, and he is making really good decisions from the guard spot,” said Nickson, the junior guard. “I think he will have a really great impact this year.”

Sunshine State Conference Play will commence in Lakeland with a showdown against Florida Southern on Dec. 2, where Ridder and the Eagles will look to write another exciting chapter in Division II basketball history.

Player number 32 Danny Sully shooting a layup over a defender.

In a similar way, Sully, the 6-foot-6 senior, “has played behind many great centers, and now it is his deserving turn,” according to Ridder.

“He will be our big guy in the paint, who has been practicing really well,” said Velasco. “He is a monster with both offensive and defensive rebounds, and he is going to be a really big piece for us this year.”

Embry-Riddle is coming off a 19-12 season and concluded the season fifth in the Sunshine State Conference.

“The competition this year is better than it’s ever been,” said Nickson, as Embry-Riddle has an extremely competitive conference, including the reigning National Champions, Nova Southeastern.

The preseason always presents great emotions throughout the sports teams, but it is extra special for Ridder, who is entering his remarkable 35th year.

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