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A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 20, Issue 23 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 22, 2007

FREE DANCE MOVES POISON IN THE PUBLIC “SUPER” SOULJA? RIVALRY REVISITED Salsa, ballroom, hip-hop and more Smokers put non-smokers at risk Degrading lyrics propel rap song Women’s soccer falls to UM

AT THE BAY PAGE 4 OPINION PAGE 5 LIFE! PAGE 6 SPORTS PAGE 12 Hate crime WITH AGE COMES WISDOM charges dropped

MARIA CHERCOLES News Director

Prosecutors of the alleged Sept. 23 hate- crime against a black FIU student announced last week that they plan to drop the charges. FIU student Stephen Barrett, 18, who was called a racist slur and later beaten along with two college friends, told prosecutors that the 15-year old accused of the slur did not use the N-word but rather said “nigga,” a less-loaded term rooted in hip-hop culture. ‘’Maybe things got [hectic] because of it ... I don’t believe that they wanted to come after me just because I was black,’’ Barrett said, according to a transcript of an interview released Oct. 17, The Miami Herald reported. MELINDA BOONE/THE BEACON However, the fi ve teens arrested in the Haulover Beach Park Marina incident still SUPER NURSE: Willie Pearl Porter, a veteran nurse, (left) speaks with Erika Matthews (right) and Angelina Duquesne (center), two of face charges for battery with prejudice. FIU’s nursing students on Oct. 18 during the Inauguration of the South Florida Nursing Archives in the Green Library. The decision was announced in a Miami- Dade Community Relations Board meeting Oct. 17, meant to ease tensions among black leaders. Act proposes credit restrictions for students Ed Harris, director of the special projects for Miami-Dade’s offi ce of community relations, told The Miami Herald that the case KEVIN SMITH abominable that they couldn’t been referred to the Committee showed that 77 percent of college underscores the danger of the word in all its Contributing Writer rent a car,” Slaughter said in an on Banking, Housing and Urban students used their credit cards for variations. interview with MSNBC Sept. 5. affairs but no decisions have every day personal expenses and ‘’We need to eliminate it. People have died With the number of students Slaughter’s bill, which was been made. reached their credit limit within because of it,’’ Harris said. suffering from credit card debt proposed Aug. 1, is actually an Those who would fall under weeks. Witnesses told prosecutors that the nearly doubling each year, U.S. amendment to the Consumer the Act’s restrictions could have The bill would apply to stu- teen used the word simply because he was Representative Louise Slaughter Credit Protection Act of 2005. their parents co-sign with them on dents such as junior Anthony ``ghetto.’’ has proposed the College Stu- The proposed amendment credit card applications for higher Rodriguez, who received his fi rst ‘’This was a fi ght that involved blacks, dent Credit Card Protection Act, would apply the 20 percent spending limits. credit card when he began his col- whites, Hispanics and Asians. It was not which would limit the credit card restrictions of credit card spend- According to Nellie Mae, a lege career in 2005. Rodriguez a hate crime. It included everyone,’’ said spending of college students to 20 ing only to students under the age major student loan provider, the began charging every day items Miami-Dade prosecutor Breezye Telfair percent of their annual income. of 21. The amendment will also average college student incurs a to his card and quickly racked up during the meeting, as reported by The Miami “It’s astonishing to me to see prohibit students from receiving credit card debt of over $1,843. a $1500 debt. Herald. college students coming out of more than one credit card without The Educational Resources “I was shocked when my The incident took place when Barrett and school with staggering amounts the student presenting proof of Institute, along with the Institute fellow college students Christopher Eden, of debt and credit scores so independent income. The bill has for Higher Education Policy, CREDIT BILL, page 3 18, and Daniel Cabezas, 18, tried to return in a ferry from a keg party on an island in the Intercoastal Waterway and were asked HISPANIC HERITAGE to get off because the boat was at capacity. After the three students refused to leave, a teen told Barrett, ‘’Nigga, get off the boat,’’ Events raise cultural awareness, interest offi cials said during the meeting. When the FIU students reached the marina, a group of about 10-15 people were ELVIS RAMIREZ Michelle Oria, the vice presi- will continue until the begin- throughout the event. waiting with baseball bats. Barrett was hit in Staff Writer dent of external affairs for the ning of November. It’s more of a celebration of the back of the head but it’s still unknown Student Programming Council The UP council will host a Hispanic heritage, the politi- who did it. The Hispanic Heritage at University Park. variety of events during these cal aspect of the culture is not The Miami Herald reported that prosecu- Committee chose to hold “It’s [Hispanic heritage] not weeks. On Oct. 27, SPC-UP the focus of the festivities at tors might also drop the battery charges. events celebrating Hispanic just one culture,” Oria said. will host Carnaval, an event UP, according to Oria. ‘’No one knows who hit who,’’ Telfair told heritage throughout the month “When most people think of where almost every Hispanic “The Carnaval has been the board. ``Where it stands now, we cannot of October because it is easier Hispanic Heritage they think country and culture will be in the planning stages since prove anything.’’ to represent many cultures of Cinco de Mayo. represented, in Lot 3. Dis- September and is a big event,” Later investigations show that no one with this amount of time, When you look online plays with information on a Oria said. "[The committee had tried to drown Barrett as was previously according to Gabriel Labra- everything about Hispanic specifi c country's culture will planned the Carnaval] so reported. dor, committee chair. heritage is Cinco de Mayo.” be a large part of the event. everyone has the chance to Barrett, Cabezas and Eden refused to com- The committee’s goal was To celebrate Hispanic Her- The event is free to stu- participate in Hispanic heri- ment because of the pending lawsuit. to steer students away from itage Month SPC at both UP dents who are each allowed tage.” The teens must appear in court Oct. 24. the belief that Hispanic cul- and the Biscayne Bay Campus to bring two guests. There will tures are all the same, said planned several events that be food and DJs mixing music HERITAGE, page 4 2 The Beacon – October 22, 2007 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com ‘Green’ THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS LOVE YOUR BODY MONDAY • OCTOBER 22 hopes stem Campus Bible Fellowship: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., GC 314 (UP) SPC BBC- Iron Chef Latin America: 2 p.m., class project HM (BBC) Panther Rage General Meeting: 4 p.m., GC 140 (UP) Creativity Workshop by Dr. Jeffrey Stamp: EVELYN DIAZ 6 - 8 p.m., GC Ballrooms (UP) Contributing Writer TUESDAY • OCTOBER 23 Students in professor Yolanda Cal’s Advertising 3200 Creative Concepts Student Government Association- Service class are using their creativity to get Fair: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., GC(UP) FIU students thinking about the envi- Panther Power Meeting: 2 p.m., WUC 157 ronment and ways to “Make Recycling (BBC) Fun.” MPAS- STARS Graduate School Symposium: Presently, FIU seems to lead in 12 - 1:50 p.m., GC 340 (UP) campus recycling among colleges and Campus Bible Fellowship: 7:30 - 9 p.m., GC universities in Miami. 343 (UP) FIU already recycles paper, alu- Dance Marathon Golden Idol Finals: 8 minum, plastics, glass, light bulbs, p.m., GC Ballrooms (UP) cardboard paper, wood pallets, car batteries and trees. WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 24 The University of Miami and Flor- GSA General Meeting: 1 p.m., GC 140 (UP) ida Atlantic University only recycle SPC BBC- Afro-Cuban Celebration: 2 p.m., paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and Panther Square (BBC) aluminum cans, while Miami-Dade Music Saves Lives- General Meeting: 1 p.m., College does not recycle at all. GC 140 (UP) But Cal wants to do more. She Catholic Student Union- Faith Jam Lunch: 1 says she came up with the idea of a - 3 p.m., GC 2215 (UP) group project that focuses on recycling Catholic Student Union- BBQ Social: 6 - 11 because she wants to do a good deed p.m., FIU Apts. Gazebo (UP) for the environment and to offer her Business Etiquette Dinner: 6 p.m., WUC students a hands-on assignment. Ballrooms (BBC) Cal’s project has caught on in her SPC Lecture- CL Lindsey: 8 p.m., GC class, with many groups coming up Ballrooms (UP) with new ways to increase recycling Music Saves Lives- Haunted House on campus. Nightmare Hospital: 8 p.m., Gracie’s Evelyn Ferro and her group have Grill(UP) come up with the idea of hosting an FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON MPAS- STARS Graduate School Symposium: event for people to exchange recy- FINGER PAINT: Andrea Lopez, President of Now C.A.N. - Campus Ac- 12 - 1:50 p.m., WUC 155 (BBC) cling materials for items other people tion Network (back Left) watches students make their mark on the “These no longer want and to provide booths hands don’t hurt women” poster. THURSDAY • OCTOBER 25 on recycling awareness information around campus. Catholic Student Union- Eucharistic “I’m interested [in increasing recy- Zachary Trautenberg, Information Technology & Marketing Specialist Adoration: 12 - 1 p.m., GC 150 (UP) cling on campus] because I think it’s SPC BBC- Fiesta Latina: 12 - 4 p.m., Panther a problem that directly or indirectly “The best thing to do is to explain how to recycle. Square (BBC) affects all of us. I think the school is First thing we have to do is work with what we Anything Goes Anime Halloween Party: 8 not doing its best to address this issue p.m., - 12 a.m., Chemistry and Physics 145 and students, as part of the FIU com- have and then increase it. SPC- Exhibition Show: 8 - 10 p.m., GC munity, should come up with a plan to Ballrooms (UP) get involved in it,” Ferro said. forming a club and hosting festivals. To do that, Trautenberg and his Carol Wang and her group want While the group’s ideas all differ, group “Go Green” have been working FRIDAY • OCTOBER 26 to encourage volunteerism by plac- most everyone agrees that more recy- since the beginning of the fall semester SPC- Hispanic Pit: 12 - 2 p.m., GC Pit (UP) ing color-coded bins around campus, cling bins should be available around along with other groups at FIU and Pals Roundable: Friday Philanthropy: 1 - putting up posters to remind students campus. SGA, trying to make the process of 1:50 p.m., GC 216 (UP) to recycle and to make a small club According to Zachary Trautenberg, recycling better. SPC Movie & A Treat- Ratatouille : 8 p.m., for students who wish to be a part of an information technology & market- Student Government Association GC 140 (UP) recycling at FIU. Wang believes that ing specialist at FIU, the reason FIU Vice President Arthur “AJ” Meyer every little bit will help when it comes has not increased the recycling bins appreciates the work of Cal’s class and SATURDAY • OCTOBER 27 to recycling. is because FIU does not have enough the “Go Green” group and encourages “Since FIU is full of hundreds of man power due to lack of funds and other students to take up the cause. SPC- Hispanic Heritage Carnaval: All Day, In students, even our [small] contribution knowledge on proper recycling habits “If the students come up to us with a Between the Blue & Gold Garage (UP) to recycling will make a difference,” from both students and FIU staff. proposal and an idea, we would love to Carol Wang said in an e-mail. “The best thing to do is to explain help that student with that idea,” Meyer Compiled by Kassandra Pool Other group ideas involve compet- how to recycle,” Trautenberg said. said. “We wish we had more students ing with different universities, wearing “First thing we have to do, is work with doing that. Not enough students take shirts about recycling on certain days, what we have and then increase it.” that initiative.”

EDITORIAL BOARD Police Notes

CHARLIE GRAU EDITOR IN CHIEF Oct. 9 - An argument over a personal fan between two Oct. 9 - A student who left his locker unlocked in the CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER male FIU employees turned aggressive when one of the Recreation Center had several items stolen, among them MARIA CHERCOLES NEWS DIRECTOR employees allegedly showed the other employee a box a wallet containing his credit cards and drivers license. EDDITH SEVILLA BBC MANAGING EDITOR GEOFFREY ANDERSON JR. LIFE! EDITOR cutter in an aggressive manner. When police arrived, the NICOLLE GARBER OPINION EDITOR two employees were separated without arguing but the Oct. 10 - A non-FIU student studying in the Green SERGIO BONILLA SPORTS EDITOR FERNANDO J. GARCIA PHOTO EDITOR police found no box cutter or witnesses to the incident. Library had her cellular phone stolen after discovering INFORMATION that it was no longer charging in an outlet on the wall Oct. 9 - A pregnant FIU student living in University next to the desk where her computer was also located. The Beacon ofﬁ ce is located in the Graham Center, room 210, Park Apartments was treated by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue The missing cellular phone was called, but there was at the University Park campus. Questions regarding display advertising and billing should be directed to the Advertising after experiencing pelvic pain due to her pregnancy. no response. Manager at 305-348-6994. Mailing address: Graham Center, American Medical Response Ambulance transported room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is 305-348-2712. the student to a hospital afterward. Biscayne Bay Campus is 305-919-4722. Ofﬁ ce hours are 9

a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. E-mail: Beacon@ - Compiled by Jessica Solis ﬁ u.edu. Visit us online at www.beaconnewspaper.com www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWS The Beacon – October 22, 2007 3

Credit legislation raises controversy NEWSFLASH

University House Renamed to honor 40th U.S. CREDIT BILL, page 3 President University House, the offi cial residence of Presi- credit card limit was hit and my fi nancial dent Modesto Maidique and his wife Nancy, has been aid wasn’t enough to pay it completely renamed the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House. off,” Rodriguez said. The name change is the result of a bill passed by the The validity of the amendment is Florida Legislature earlier this year, which also names under debate. 11 other buildings in the State University System. FIU “I feel though that this legislation is alumnus and State Representative David Rivera spon- a bit too invasive to work,” said junior sored the bill for the name change. Noelle Reed. The Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House opened in Reed said that she has taught many of 2002 and is located near the east edge of FIU-University her friends to budget their money in col- Park. President Maidique and his wife use the house to lege but feels the Legislature is overstep- host distinguished guests, such as the 14th Dalai Lama ping their bounds with the amendment. and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. Cary Diaz, member service represen- “Nancy and I are proud to live in a house named for tative for the University Credit Union, has a president best known for helping put an end to com- little faith in the amendment as well. munism in Europe,” Maidique said in a press release. “Many students who apply for a credit “His legacy is of particular signifi cance for us here in card do not have a job and are usually Miami and especially at FIU because this University FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON working on their parent’s income,” Diaz stands for freedom.” OVER THE LIMIT: The proposed College Student Credit Card Protection Act said. “Along with that many students are could limit student’s credit limit to 20 percent of their total income. too young to know how to budget their Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and money.” So you know... Computing Appointed Other students such as freshman FIU president Modesto Maidique announced Oct. Arlene Heredia like the idea. CREDIT CARD STATISTICS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS 18 that Amir Mirmiran, professor and chair of the “Having a low credit limit not only Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, helps me keep my fi nances organized but • Students on average owe $1,843 in debt has accepted to serve as Interim Dean of the College of also forces me to make choices such as Engineering and Computing. saving money for groceries over splurg- • On average, students have 2.8 credit cards Mirmiran was recommended to fi ll the position by ing on Coldstone,” Heredia said. • Students receive 25 to 50 credit card solicitations the Faculty Council of the College and was also recom- Whether the CSCCA amendment will mended by Nino Masnari, who declined the position. • 8.5 percent of students drop out due to fi nancial pressure be the turning point in student debt, or One of Mirmiran’s fi rst duties will be to oversee the not, is still pending. • 6 percent of student drop-outs are caused by academic Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology “Graduating from college is exciting, failure reaccreditation. Since the reaccreditation lasts through and it is not fair to have this dream dashed Spring 2009, Mirmiran will serve through June 2009. A by the prospect of years of credit card • 1280 colleges ban credit card marketing on campus Search Committee will begin looking for a permanent debt repayment,” said US Rep. John J. nationwide dean during the Spring of 2008. Duncan Jr. while proposing the CSCCA to Congress with Slaughter. Source: United College Marketing Services at www.UCMS.com - Complied by Christina Veiga

SGC-UP Notes

Oct. 17: Call to order at 4:09 p.m., Adjournment 4:52 p.m.

President's Report (Marbely Hernandez): • Thanks FIU for participation in A Night For Molly and voter registration initiatives • University Wide Council meeting date TBA.

Comptroller’s Report (Sergio Ibarra): • University-wide committee will be formed from established SGA members from both campuses to address SGA budget.

Speaker of the House’s Report (Jennifer Ruiz): • Adopt-a-Player meet-and-greet will take place Oct. 25 in the East GC Ballroom. • Our House Your House service project with the Ronald McDon- ald House will take place Nov. 5.

Honors Council: • Now has a full governing board. • The Fall and Spring Commencement have been merged into one commencement during the Spring semester. • Palmer House community service event to take place Oct. 25.

Graduate Student Association: • Business Etiquette seminar had 80 participants. • Family Festival will take place Oct. 24 in GC 243 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New Business: • Resolution to formally thank Alexander Zyne for his 30 plus years of service to FIU passed.

- Compiled by Ben F. Badger Jr.

Visit our website for the full notes. Contact Us Eddith Sevilla BBC Managing Editor [email protected] AT THE BAY The Beacon – 5 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 22, 2007

Dance classes STANDING APART promote fun, friendships

CATHERINE KAIMAN Jordan is planning on attend- Contributing Writer ing the salsa class regularly and wants to learn ballroom Walking through the dancing. Wolfe University Center When Jimmy Chang was on a Tuesday night students offered to teach a salsa class may hear salsa music and during Hispanic Heritage laughter as a result of Bis- month in 2002, he saw the cayne Bay Campus’ Danc- appeal of teaching at FIU. ing with the Wolfe classes. “The best part of this These are free classes class is not that you’re learn- offered at BBC where stu- ing salsa, but that you’re dents can choose to learn here to socialize, to have how to dance in ballroom, fun!” said Chang, who has salsa, belly dancing or hip- made a lot of friends through hop styles. these classes. “The reason we offer Chang also teaches these types of classes is classes at Johnson and Wales because they are diverse and University and Miami Dade give students an opportunity College, allowing students ELVIS RAMIREZ/THE BEACON to learn something new,” from these schools to par- STOP THE HATE: Thoms “T.J’ Leyden, a reformed neo-Nazi and Diversity Day’s keynote speaker, talks with students said Leatrice Gachette, Stu- ticipate in the classes held at after his speech. dent Programming Council FIU. FIU students can take secretary. his salsa classes at these BBC’s Student Pro- schools as well. Having been in a salsa “I like being able to edu- [the instructor] breaks down hours on a computer, these gramming Council pays “[The salsa class] is club in high school, Bennett cate people in this form of the moves so you learn the classes are great.” for Dancing with the Wolfe really lively and has positive also wants to try her skills at dance because I believe that technical aspects,” Brown Classes are held Monday classes out of their budget, energy and vibes,” Chang ballroom dancing. art is something that will said. through Thursday, in the which is set by the Student said. “I wish I had come to the unite people across cultural, Elegance Chang, a doc- Wolfe University Center Government Association. Freshman Katie Bennet classes from the beginning ethnic and religious differ- toral student, has been rooms 155 and 157, at 6 “Even though I have attends the salsa class for its of the semester,” Bennet ences,” said Cocchi. attending three Dancing PM. never danced before, I had a social and health benefi ts. said, “I hope to learn some The belly dancing class with the Wolfe classes per Luis Polit started attend- lot of fun,” said FIU Fresh- “When you live on wicked moves to display at offers a diverse range of week for the last year. ing Dancing with the Wolfe man Daniel Jordan after campus and there isn’t that Homecoming.” music, including Lebanese, “I like dancing and I want classes in 2002 and, since participating in his first much to do at 6 p.m. on a A dancer for 30 years, Turkish and Israeli. to be more energetic and in graduating from FIU, still Dancing with the Wolfe weeknight, it’s a great way Kira Cocchi is enjoying her Freshman Carrice Brown better shape,” Chang said. attends regularly. Polit has Class. “ I want to be more to meet people and get a little fi rst semester teaching belly has attended class every “With work and school and learned, “to continue to natural and comfortable at exercise in too,” Bennet said dancing at FIU and already week since the beginning of studying, you need some- practice because if you take dancing.” after her fi rst Dancing with has a few students who have the semester. thing to boost your energy, a semester off, you have to Just after one class, the Wolfe Class. become regulars. “I really like the way especially after spending relearn all the steps”. Forums, movies celebrate heritage SGC-BBC Notes

HERITAGE, page 1 with some one of their own age set ages will apply. that knows what issues that they’re These events being held during October 17, 2007 At BBC, fl yers have been distrib- facing. They may not necessarily Hispanic Heritage Month are about Call to Order: 3:41 p.m., Adjournment 4:36 p.m. uted to promote Hispanic Heritage agree but that’s the beauty of political broadening student’s horizon and Month, but they are not accurate discussion," Labrador said. educating them about the differ- President’s report (Katiana Saintable) because several events, such the The fi nal event will be a celebra- ences and similarities in Hispanic • Saintable thanked all interns and council mem- Hallow’s Eve Kid’s Event Oct. 29 tion of Dia de los Muertos, a holiday cultures, said Vanessa Robinson, bers who attended the fall open house last weekend and the Iron Chef Latin America practiced throughout Latin America former vice president of SPC-BBC and supported the new fi tness center’s grand opening Oct. 22, were cancelled. An updated that honors and celebrates the dead. and last year’s chair of the Hispanic last Friday. schedule can be found at the Campus The event will run Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, Heritage committee. The committee • Saintable and SGA intern Laura Torres reviewed Life offi ce at the Wolfe University the traditional days used to honor wanted to bring all of the Hispanic the new Vice-President plaque that will be placed on Center, room 141. the deceased children and adults, cultures together. the wall across the Campus Life offi ce. A movie series is being planned respectively. “We don't expect to change peo- • During the event “Day at the Bay” on Nov. 3, at BBC for the week of Oct. 22. The An information session detailing ple's minds in [a couple of days],” when students can volunteer to clean up a specifi c movies and the days they will be the specifi cs of the holiday and its Robinson said. part of a beach together in the morning, a time capsule shown are still being discussed. historical signifi cance will be held Labrador wants everyone to get will be buried. A student-led discussion forum on Nov. 1 from noon to 1 p.m. at Panther involved in the events on both cam- • On Friday Oct. 12 SGA met with Dr. Rosa Jones, the topic of Cuba will lead the day- Square. puses. vice-president of Student Affairs and Cathy Akens, long Afro-Cuban Celebration Oct. “It actually translates to African He said he takes the celebration's assistant vice president. SGA updated Dr. Jones and 24. The discussion will be centered culture because the Day of the Dead events very seriously due in part to Ms. Aiken on issues like the Biscayne Bay Campus on Cuba and its culture and politics is celebrated in Madagascar, in Nige- the fact that his heritage is rooted in pool reconstruction and plans to expand the C-Store, but the topic may not stay on just ria and a lot of African countries ... It Mexico. the convenience store that operates with the BBC Cuba, according to Labrador. shows how closely tied the cultures “[Just like the saying] everybody bookstore. Another political discussion forum are,” Labrador said. is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, well on a topic yet to be announced will An altar may be constructed everybody is Hispanic on Hispanic -Compiled by David Rodriguez be held Oct. 31. although its location and the building Heritage Month. These discussions will be held in process are still being discussed. If “It doesn’t matter whether you’re Visit our Web site for complete notes. Panther Square at WUC. it is constructed, people will be able black, if you’re white, if you’re “I think people can get more to bring offerings, such as a deceased Asian, if you’re from Australia… connected, more active when dis- relative’s favorite drink, to the altar. After all, that’s the beauty of it,” cussing something with their peers, Restrictions against alcoholic bever- Labrador said. Contact Us Nicolle Garber Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION October 22, 2007 www.beaconnewspaper.com The Beacon - 5 Smokers carelessly disregarding non-smokers

SAMEER MEHTA And because smokers may want Contributing Writer to smoke absent-mindedly around anyone, there should be a statutory People may have the inalienable warning on the cigarette packet stat- right to poison themselves but they ing “smoking is injurious to others certainly have no right to poison health also”. another. You let that same person One FIU graduate student, Indu blow malodorous fi lthy smoke into Prasadh at FIU, expressed that smok- your face and you’re supposed to ing on campus was harmful to her realize that smokers have rights, too. as well as her two and half year old Well, it’s a real interesting concept. child, Nitin. Saying smoking is ‘bad’ is under- “Spending some time with my rated. By given facts it is much easier kid on campus at FIU seems to be to comprehend the damage they do injurious for the health of both me on a yearly basis. and my kid. My kid had experienced Each year, because of exposure the effect of secondhand smoke on to environmental tobacco smoke, or campus by having cough and lower ETS, an estimated 3,400 nonsmok- respiratory tract infection after ing Americans die of lung cancer having exposure to it only twice,” and 300,000 children suffer from Prasadh said. lower respiratory tract infections. Secondhand smoke is the number In the United States, 21 million, or one killer in the American work- 35 percent of children live in homes place. where residents or visitors smoke in Prasadh was concerned about the home on a regular basis. The esti- how to say no to smokers. You mated number of children exposed could try and ask them politely, “I to ETS in the home ranged from would like to ask a favor. Would 32,105 (Delaware) to 1,120,051 you stop smoking?” Or “I would (New York). Particularly alarming really appreciate it. My doctor says is the fact that more than 3 million tobacco smoke can cause lung cancer young people under the age of 18 in nonsmokers.” smoke half a billion cigarettes each ETS or passive smoke, is a mix- year and more than half of them ture of 2 forms of smoke from burn- consider themselves dependent upon ing tobacco products: side stream cigarettes. smoke that comes from the lighted Yes, these are the statistics we end of the cigarette, pipe or cigar and Now, even Florida has started revise the state’s Clean Indoor Air whether to allow it on the ballot. have in our American society and Mainstream smoke that is exhaled with the preventive steps to rid Act to make it clear that businesses When a smoker feels the need sadly, we are aware of the dangers of by a smoker. It is so harmful that itself of public smoking in the are responsible for smoking viola- the publicly ‘light up’, they should smoking and second-hand smoke. It the U.S.Environmental Protection workplace and outside of it. Santa tions on their property. A proposed be reminded that by doing so they is embarrassing to know that smok- Agency has classifi ed it as a Group Rosa County offi cials of Florida are constitutional amendment that would are threatening the health of others. ers in our society not only pose a A Carcinogen—which are known starting an awareness campaign to require the state to spend about $54 Smoking in public should be illegal-- threat to their own health but also to be the most toxic substance to help pregnant women quit smoking. million annually on anti-smoking this may sound radical, but when you produce a tremendous amount of cause cancer in humans, like radon, Members of the Florida legislature campaigns drew no opposition as the break it down, where is the rational- side effects onto their fellow beings. benzene and asbestos. are pushing a measure that would Florida Supreme Court considered ity in threatening another’s health? Nobel Prize losing credibility?

ERIC FELDMAN is still subject to revision, as even agreements and whether or not Bill will help students Staff Writer valid scientifi c theories take time he deserved the prize. But let us to fully develop. say that Arafat, in the end of his avoid troublesome debt The Nobel Prize is one of the Some Nobel Prize decisions life was indeed a good man who most coveted honors on Earth have looked pretty dubious in desired peace. Did his efforts but will its momentum one day retrospect, which can damage the work? Last time I checked the In an effort to curb the number needs to be proposed. In today’s run out? credibility of the award. Israeli-Palestinian confl ict was of students who end up in debt society, an individuals credit his- The major problem with the One laureate who calls into still raging as if kerosene had upon graduation, Congress has tory can determine whether or Nobel Peace Prize is that it question the Nobel Prize’s valid- been poured over a grease fi re. proposed a new bill that would not one can recieve a mortgage, doesn’t allow enough time to ity is Yasser Arafat. Arafat was The Oslo Accords, which were set a barrier on the size of the a loan to purchase a new house pass so as to see if the efforts of the former Chairman of the Pal- directly responsible for Arafat credit limit students can acquire or even get a job. Many lenders its recipients, or laureates, actu- estinian Liberation Organization being honored, lead to the cre- from private creditors. are targeting students, one of the ally work. Effort is not every- (PLO), the group that was widely ation of the Palestinian Author- Debt among college students more underprivileged segments thing and just because a world believed to ultimately be behind ity. The Authority, as of 2006, is a major problem. According of the population and offering entity engages in diplomatic talks the kidnapping and murder of is controlled by Hamas, which is to a 2004 study of credit-use them massive credit limits. doesn’t render them an offi cer 11 Israel athletes at the 1972 listed as a terrorist organization by student loan lender Nellie By doing this, private credi- of peace. Summer Olympics in Munich, by major governments including Mae, the average debt a college tors are luring them into years of Former Vice President Al Germany as well as countless ter- the United States, Canada and student has a credit card debt of financial hardship. Ultimately, Gore, who gave up politics after rorist attacks against civilians. the European Union. Hamas $1,843. this approach is very profi table conceding the 2000 election So, why did Arafat win the has refused to recognize Israel Congress believes the best for the companies, because it to George W. Bush in order to prize in the fi rst place? Well, in as a state, refuses to renounce way to fi x this problem is to limit guarantees that these expendi- expose the urgency of global cli- the early 1990’s Arafat, to the the use of violence, and even college student’s credit limit tures are paid off with interest, mate change. Now he, along with dismay of the terrorist groups has denounced the Oslo Accords by 20 percent of their income often over the course of many a United Nations climate change who looked up to him as leader, themselves. through the College Student years. panel, has a Nobel Prize to recog- began to sit down in peace nego- Nonetheless, the Prize is not Credit Card Protection Act. If These actions by these compa- nize their work. Global Warming tiations with the Israeli leaders without honor, considering that the bill is passed, it would only nies need to be curbed, however, is an issue just coming into the including the 1993 Oslo Accords other than Arafat, Gore also share apply to college students under the key to this problem is educa- forefront this decade and the and 2000 Camp David Summit. this distinction with revolution- the age of 21. Students who tion. More efforts need to be details of it are still being discov- It begs the question of whether a ary icons such as Martin Luther receive the permission of their taken to enable students to make ered and debated. Gore deserves life long murderer can be praised King, Jr. and Mother Teresa. parents would be exempted from wise fi scal decisions and render credit for bringing awareness to for peace if he reforms in the last Only time will tell if Gore will this limitation. laws such the one proposed by the issue but at this point in the years of his life. also achieve such iconic status in It is a shame that such a law Congress unecessary. game it is hard to tell how much We can speculate all day if history and if the Prize will retain knowledge about climate change Arafat was ever sincere in his its reputation. Contact Us Geoffrey Anderson Jr Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 6 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 22, 2007 Student fi nds outlet for self on new EP gets a new meaning LYNDSAY HALL Contributing Writer

Described as having poetic lyrics and a sound similar to that of Coldplay, Radiohead and the 80's electric dance era, FIU student Gerardo Brenes hopes to enlighten listeners with his recently downloadable Extended Play disc Chromatic. As four songs have already been released on his web site gerardobrenes.com, the self- proclaimed alternative electronic pop musician has spent the past three months recording songs in his home studio. Brenes began writing slow, love ballads in the sixth grade. His lyrics have since matured and now focus on society as a whole. Brenes fi nds inspiration for his music during talks with his girlfriend, Natalie Ramirez. “I may think something and talk to her about it,” Brenes said. “The ideas blossom into what becomes a song. She inspires them even if they're not about her.” Ramirez notes that BRENES most topics of discussion include society and that some people do not always see "the bigger picture." Over the past two and half years of dating, Ramirez has noticed a slight change in his writing habits. “Only up until a few months ago, he didn't IRIS AMELIA/THE BEACON write very often," Ramirez said. “When we fi rst met, he only showed me a couple songs, mostly about higher knowledge. Now he writes more about society, but for the most Dance craze puts Macarena to shame part his style hasn't changed much.” While all of the songs hold a special mean- ERIC FELDMAN Some argue the lyrics don’t really matter. the lyric “We don’t Superman no more, we ing to Brenes, he says the most meaningful Staff Writer “They are just fi lled with sexual innuendo just Spiderman that h--.” Urbandictionary. one is titled "The Lies.” and it is not worth the time analyzing the com reveals that “Spiderman” has an equally “The song refers to people being suscep- It’s not uncommon for a new dance to lyrics,” said Lauren Perez, a freshman who is sexual meaning. tible to the most trivial things,” Brenes said. become a craze in South Florida, but few studying fi nance. Some of the crank dat spin-offs get absurd. “As you're being raised, you're infl uenced have been as prolifi c in recent memory as Pop culture that sexually degrades women People have come up with all sorts of parodies by your friends, parents and teachers; some that of Soulja Boy Tell’em. is a hot topic of study in academia. Dionne and spin-offs including: parts of your personality are lost when trying The current Billboard Hot 100 hit, with Stephens, associate chair with the department Crank Dat Grandpa in which the dance to please [others]. After a while, people can 13 weeks on the charts, “Crank Dat” had of psychology at FIU, mentioned that the imitates the movements of an old man and become so attached to other things that it everyone learning, or at least talking about, culture of hip-hop re-creates a stereotypical, includes the lyric “crank dat heart attack” and becomes you. You change yourself without the 17-year-old Soulja Boy’s self-titled historical image of women. the subject of the video imitates having a heart ever realizing it." dance. A YouTube search for videos of Stephens cited research, including a study attack and falling on the ground. "The Lies" is only one of many songs that the dance will yield you everything from conducted by Gina Wingood of Emory Uni- Crank Dat Lion King, which incorporates will be relatable to listeners – Brenes has dancers who have great choreographic versity, that correlated the watching of hip-hop music from the famed Disney classic and left many of his lyrics up to interpretation skill, to the complete lack thereof, and even videos with increases in sexual risk behaviors, creates the feel of the wilderness through the on purpose. a step-by-step instructional video. including decreased condom usage among sounds and the accompanying dance, which "I always have a very specifi c idea of Aside from the physical component young women. mimics searching through a jungle. what I'm writing, but some lyrics may be of “Crank Dat,” which involves doing a Despite this school of thought, the song Crank Dat Jump Rope, which harks back to vague and poetic in nature,” he said. “I do Superman-style swoosh through the air remains immensely popular. the innocent days of adolescence and imitates that because it can remind people of things and “cranking” it from left to right, the Larissa Metalidis, a sophomore majoring none other than the act of using a jump rope. that have happened to them. I want people to hot topic of discussion about the song is in education, agrees the lyrics are immature And Crank Dat Aquaman has the subject apply the words to their own life. its lyrics. and sexual but that the song is also “very wearing a very awkward pair of aquatic An anonymous fan describes Brenes' By now it is known that the song, which catchy.” goggles. music as being refl ective, saying that “all often references Superman, is not just an The video attracts fans with its highly There are also many videos of the origi- hearts are able to make room for it.” Ramirez innocent reference to a pop culture hero, synchronized and energetic dance-moves, as nal Soulja Boy song set to cartoons such as believes this is the precise reaction Brenes but most of the words actually have hidden well of the features of the song itself, which Spongebob Squarepants and Barney. deserves. She hopes people will give the sexual meanings, which refer to using pandora.com categorizes as “southern rap In these, the makers of the videos took album a chance and not categorize it as male reproductive functions in a way that roots, electronica infl uences, consistent rhyme scenes from the shows that seem to have "another pop album." asserts dominance over women. patterns, boasting’ lyrics and a dry recording characters talking or moving in ways that go “People are too concerned with what is It seems hard to settle what “Super- sound.” along with the song. immediately catchy, and while the music man” actually means, though. Three During a YouTube search, you will fi nd The future of DeAndre Way, the real name does catch attention, it goes to another level," different answers were given by three other facets of the crank dat craze, too. The of the young prodigy, is still dim. Ramirez said. different students who all claimed to know aptly-titled Crank Squad has responded with It seems that he will just try to play off the the answer, none of which are appropriate “Crank Dat Spiderman,” which takes a jab at success of his fi rst hit, instead of trying any- MUSICIAN, page 7 for print in a newspaper. the Superman-themed Soulja Boy song with thing new, with his new song “Soulja Girl.” www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – October 22, 2007 7 Club focuses on building relationships with God

LYNDSAY HALL spread from its original location in those from University of Miami and somebody that has a relationship cially those who didn't grow up with Contributing Writer the University of California, Los Florida Atlantic University. with God. God. College is a key point in a kid's Angeles. Chapters can be found Aside from the fall retreat, club "[The organization's] heart is life where they're making decisions During meetings, the organiza- across the United States , with a total members also take a part in a Christ- that people have the opportunity to with what to believe spiritually," tion Campus Crusade for Christ of more than 1,000 locations world- mas Conference in Atlanta, Georgia know the Lord, be developed and Williams said. (CCC) begins with a simple dis- wide, according to the ofﬁ cial web between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2. built in a relationship with God, and While club member Ashlyn cussion about God. Scriptures are site campuscrusadeforchrist.com "There will be Christian bands, for them then to have the strength to Kirkpatrick was simply looking read from the Bible and together, "At [FIU], Anel Avila started speakers, seminars and 'boxes of give other people an opportunity to for a solid group of people with a members speak with one another Campus Crusade," director Erik love' given to those in Atlanta that know the Lord and have a relation- Bible study, fellow member Phillip on topics that include self-justiﬁ ca- Williams said. don't have as much, and we'll talk ship with God," Essary said. Johnson found this same group to tion and the answering of questions As part of CCC, members par- to people about God," Essary said. Club member Sean Cassidy be much more. such as "What are some common ticipate in numerous activities "There will be a huge party on New desires to help inspire evangelism, "I was drawn in by the people. examples in your life of justifying throughout the year to grow closer to Years [also]." while Williams wants to help stu- They are all very nice with a lot of yourself?" God and to promote their club. To complement the weekly meet- dents develop spiritual relation- diversity. There is not just one race; These meetings, taking place "We'll be on campus [Oct. 17] ings, there is a girls’ Bible study in ships. it shows that God can touch all dif- Thursday afternoons at 3:15 p.m. in talking to students and letting people Lakeview South Lounge. It begins "I'd really like to see students ferent colors of skin and ethnicity," GC 314, are enjoyed by almost 30 know what we're up to. We'll have a with each girl sharing a good and have a relationship with God, espe- Johnson said. members; member Michelle Essary table for people who are interested," bad experience from the previous describes this year as a restart year Essary said. week and then continues into the because most members graduated Other activities include the club’s topic of asking God for help in one’s DANCE OF PRAISE last semester. fall retreat in Boca Raton, which everyday life. CCC, founded in 1951 by Bill happened earlier this semester. Other Essary believes the goal of CCC and Vonette Bright, has rapidly chapters that attended included is for everybody at FIU to know Chromatic scale used as inspiration

MUSICIAN, page 6 an average of two songs a week. I “Sometimes artists try their luck would sit down at the piano and and take [their record] to every During the process of making wrote whatever came to mind, record label, but they need to be his debut album, Brenes has found either words, music or a theme," careful because if something falters, himself writing more than usual. Brenes said. then that's it,” Brenes said. "Instead, Inspired simply by the word "chro- Brenes has started small by I want to let people hear my music matic" to begin the writing pro- passing out his disc to anyone who and create a fan base. I want to FERNANDO GARCIA/THE BEACON cess. will listen, free of cost. Songs can prove that I can be successful in The fi rst song for the album, also be downloaded on his web Miami then go to the labels.” NEW LIFESTYLE: Leo Cornejo (L) and monk Jiba Gosvani of the "Inspector," was written in just site or heard in the play list for the There is currently no set release Hare Krishna perform their dance of praise in the Graham Center pit one night. Graham Center. date for the full-length album. with the yoga club of FIU. The clubs will offer vegetarian meals for a “Within the fi rst week, I wrote a In a few months, he plans to To listen to some of Brenes’s donation of $4 and will be also giving free yoga classes at 11 a.m. song every day. In a week I had fi ve expand his fan base by selling his songs, visit myspace.com/gerar- every Wednesday. songs, which eventually turned into full-length album. dobrenes.

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GAME Sin and Punishment MUSIC Jimmy Eat World – Chase This Light Players revisit Nintendo Band attempts new sound

CHRIS TOWERS ruses and sugary sweet verses only noteworthy part of this classic via download service Asst. Sports Editor – a few songs, specifi cally entire album for non die-hard “Electable (Give It Up)” fans. LUIS H. GARCIA on to targets, so the player can concentrate Like many of their and “Gotta Be Somebody’s While neither of those Staff Writer on dodging. brethren in the emo genre, Blues” represent a somewhat songs will be remembered Also at your disposal is a melee attack to Jimmy Eat World have new approach for the band. as strong tracks, if the band Seven years ago at the twilight of the dispatch enemies at close range as well as made quite a career out of “Electable” is Jimmy Eat wants to continue to stay rel- Nintendo 64’s run, Japan saw one of devel- defl ect shots to wherever you aim. singing about inabilities to World’s attempt at making a evant, it should try to mature oper Treasure’s finest shooters, Sin and While tricky at fi rst, there is a tutorial move past adolescence. political song, and while lyri- as a group. Punishment. to practice. For basically its entire cally it is a bit cumbersome, Going 13 years into a It never saw release in other territories Given that the game was designed with career, the band’s lyrics with lines such as “Talking career that has seen the band and became the target for rare game col- the N64 controller in mind, the Wii classic have read like your typi- points from talking heads grow from some of the lead- lectors all over. Now, through the Wii’s controller serves as a fi ne substitute. cal MySpace blog: full of with automated smiles/there’s ers of the still underground Virtual Console download service, the The game is rather short, but still chal- awkward fi rst kisses and no higher ground to stand emo movement in the mid masses can now discover the once lost N64 lenging. affirmations that being than bottom of the pile,” there ‘90s to a group that has gar- masterpiece. A time limit adds extra pressure, and different isn’t such a bad is obvious passion in the song nered heavy rotation on MTV As mankind enters a new era of peace, the game throws plenty of excitement and thing, no matter what the that has to be admired, even if for numerous songs, strong, overpopulation strangles the world’s food dangers to players, including a climactic cool kids might say. the execution isn’t all there. catchy tunes like “Feeling supplies. Scientists develop a new species of fi nal battle that must be seen to be believed. From debut album “Gotta Be Somebody’s Lucky,” “Big Casino” and life to be bred as a new food source, which Two players can get in on the action – one Jimmy Eat World, to a Blues” demonstrates a new “Dizzy” are to be expected eventually mutates, multiplies and destroys, controls movement and dodging while the first appearance in the sound for the band. from this band, and it has leading to world-wide panic. other takes aim and attacks. public consciousness with As opposed to the high become predictable and for- As peace keepers step in to quell the If there was any title that pushed the the self-esteem boosting energy and catchy choruses mulaic. violence, another faction, lead by a self- N64’s capabilities, it was this one, although hit single “The Middle,” the band has been known Sure, the songs are enjoy- proclaimed “savior,” prepares to fi ght the it is a far cry from what we are used to to the latest sixth album, for, this track is a mid-tempo, able, but the band has done beasts as well as oppose the peacekeepers; now. Chase This Light, due bass heavy tune that features the same thing for six albums, Saki and Airan, fi ghting on behalf of the The game is visually replicated without out Oct. 16 on Interscope some ill-advised synthesized and even the strongest bands new group, soon realize the “savior’s” true a hitch; cut scenes and fully voiced dia- Records, Jimmy Eat World strings throughout. have a tough time staying motive and begin a fi ght to decide the fate logue progress the story and give tribute to has strayed very little from The band is obviously relevant without reinvent- of all life on Earth. Treasure’s storytelling and optimal use of its signature style. trying to go for an ominous ing themselves before long. While the story is mainly an excuse to limited hardware that can still be appreci- With Chase This Light, feel with the song, but the Jimmy Eat World has long shoot everything that moves, it is quite a step ated today. however, the band has strings end up sounding like past that point. up from others in the same genre. The $12 price tag might be a bit much at least made an attempt a bad parody of “Strawberry Overall, Chase This Light The game takes a bit of a different for a downloadable game, but for some- at maturing sound and Fields Forever” with some of is just another album from a approach to three-dimensional rail shoot- thing like Sin and Punishment, it is well lyrical approaches, the most nonsensical lyrics in band that knows how to craft ers. worth it. even if the songs in the entire Jimmy Eat World catchy songs with relative As your character moves forward, you Although many missed out on an out- question don’t match catalogue. ease. It is enough to keep the can move left and right, rolling and jumping standing and unique 3D shooter years ago, the band’s aspirations. While this song fails, the die-hards happy, but if you to avoid attacks and hazards, while using the Nintendo has rightfully done gamers a huge While many of the songs idea of the band attempting haven’t been a fan of the band analog stick to aim and fi re. favor in making an unknown gem of a game are reminiscent of the to make a new sound for before this, you will fi nd very The aiming cursor can be adjusted to lock known to all. older material – big cho- themselves is probably the little to interest you. 10 The Beacon – October 22, 2007 SPORTS www.beaconnewspaper.com SUN BELT WOMEN’S SOCCER STANDINGS Men’s basketball holds open tryout OVERALL CONF PCT STREAK Western Kentucky 11-1-1 6-0-0 .885 w9 North Texas 12-2-0 6-0-0 .857 w6 DARREN COLLETTE ing, which was what the scrimmage. to have a chance to be a part at UALR 8-7-0 3-3 .533 l2 Staff Writer coaches were most interested Half the participants were playing Division I basketball, Denver 6-3-4 3-1-2 .615 w1 in. given blue practice jerseys there were some standouts. Louisiana Lafayette 7-5-3 3-1-2 .567 t1 The men’s basketball team To determine which stu- and the group was divided Participants were told that South Alabama 7-5-2 2-3-1 .571 l1 held an open tryout for any dents were physically fit, into one team of six and the coaches would discuss Middle Tennessee 6-5-3 3-2-1 .536 t1 students wishing to walk on assistant coach Ken Huber another team of seven, rotat- who they might want for the Troy 4-10-0 1-5 .286 l5 to the team on Oct. 15. had them run what he called ing with substitutions every team and that they would call ULM 6-8-1 2-3-1 .433 w1 Thirteen students showed “championships,” in which four minutes. They played a any players who they would FIU 2-7-3 0-4-2 .292 l1 up to tryout and, in the end, the participants had to run the 5-on-5, 20-minute games. like to have return to take part Arkansas State 3-9-1 0-5-1 .269 t1 the coaching staff saw poten- length of the court numerous Score was not kept, so in team activities. tial in a few of the partici- times in under one minute. it’s not clear who won, but it “It was a good tryout and pants. Everyone passed this test, looked like a regular 5-on-5 it was tough with the running *All records up to date as of Oct. 19 In order to tryout, students which pleasantly surprised pick-up game, except that the and conditioning, but overall fi lled out a form certifying the coaching staff. intensity was cracked all the it was good and gave every- SUN BELT LEADERS that they have proper medical After a water break, bas- way up because of what was one a chance,” said Conray insurance, that they are aware ketball drills followed with a on the line for the players. Whittier, one of the partici- Team Miscellaneous Stats of the risk and that they are right- and left-handed lay-up One thing that made it pants at the tryout. line, a rebound drill, a passing seem like a pick-up game was Whittier was named by G SHOTS FOULS OFFSIDE CORNERS currently taking 12 credits. “I admire them for coming drill and a shooting drill. that none of the 13 partici- Rouco as someone likely to Arkansas State 11 129 145 27 32 out and trying, because a lot There was also weave pants had a signifi cant height receive a call inviting him to Denver 11 203 117 29 74 of kids talk a good game and passing drill, which proved advantage - the tallest player further team activities. FIU 9 119 140 21 37 then come to games and say to be a weakness for most of trying out measured 6-2. “They were in better shape Florida Atlantic 11 157 106 18 63 they can make it,” said men’s the participants and was one Action in the paint area than any group I have had Louisiana- Lafayette 13 257 208 36 68 basketball head coach Sergio of only a few things they did was a free-for-all, with count- as walk-ons, so they really MTSU 12 252 122 18 55 Rouco. not do well. less shots getting blocked, worked themselves into North Texas 12 292 141 36 92 The practice started with After all the running and stripped and swatted out of shape to come out here and South Alabama 11 205 143 19 70 laps, then stretching, but drills, it came time for the bounds. Even in the chaos of not embarrass themselves,” quickly moved to condition- most decisive test: a full court 13 guys playing their hardest Rouco said. Team Summary Stats Chestnutt commends UM after loss GF GA MARGIN SAVES SAVE %

Arkansas State 12 23 -11 75 76.5 SOCCER, page 12 which ended up being the Chestnutt said. the team to come through Denver 14 9 5 46 83.6 fi nal score of the evening. All the remaining regu- during the fi nal stretch or FIU 10 23 -13 46 66.7 the match, including one After the fi nal whistle lar season games for the matches. Florida Atlantic 12 11 1 33 75.0 in the 68th minute when sounded, coach Thomas Golden Panthers are Sun Next up, the Golden Louisiana- Lafayette 25 20 5 62 75.6 Cardenas saw her shot in Chestnutt commended the Belt Conference games. Panthers remain at home MTSU 22 18 4 67 78.8 front of the net sail wide. University of Miami on a “There is no doubt for a weekend series against North Texas 41 12 29 51 81.0 Th e Hurricanes eventu- match well played. that we need to win some conference rivals Arkan- South Alabama 31 12 19 63 84.0 ally added one more goal, “This is probably the games” Chestnutt said. sas State and Arkansas- most complete team we Chestnutt said he will Little Rock Oct. 26 and 28, have faced all season,” depend on the leadership of respectively. Sports Replay

WOMEN’S GOLF On the strength of three Top-20 fi nishes, the women’s golf team fi nished the UNCG-Starmount Fall Women’s Golf Classic in a tie for third place with Elon University. FIU fi nished behind East Carolina and North Carolina-Greensboro, who fi nished fi rst and second, respectively, in the tournament held Oct. 16 in Greensboro, N.C.. Junior Susan Nam fi nished the fi rst day of the tournament in a tie for fi rst place, but ended up in a three-way tie for 6th place overall. Along with Nam, FIU received strong performances from senior Maria Hernandez, who’s 5-over 147 for the tournament landed her in 11th place. She was consistent, with a 2-over on the fi rst day and a 3-over on the second day, fi nishing just one stroke behind Nam. Also contributing strongly was freshman Christina Marin, who also fi nished in the top 20 out of 69 competitors on the strength of a three-stroke improvement on the second day from 5-over to just 2-over. Juniors Monica Arreaza and Roberta Neves netted scores of 16-over and 25-over, respectively, fi nishing 47th and 69th. The Golden Panthers hit the links again Oct. 29-30 for the 30th annual Pat Bradley Women’s Gold Championships at the Pelican Preserve Golf Course in Fort Myers, Fla.

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SWIMMING, page 12 is today. child,” she said. “They are “This is just another retired and they are coming the an afternoon swim. added-on experience,” she to live in their North Miami Swimming coach Noemi said. Beach condo in November Lung-Zaharia believes the Although Tisch isn’t too to get to see me more.” practice schedule is gruel- concerned about winning it In addition to her par- ing but necessary for Tisch all, Lung-Zaharia will be ticipation in the upcoming and her teammates to be cheering her on from thou- Maccabi games, Tisch still able to compete at a high sands of miles away. has academic and athletic level. “Our philosophy and responsibilities at FIU. “It is a very demanding my goal as a head coach Lung-Zaharia thinks she is sport that takes a lot of is to push them to their an example of what a stu- time and energy, especially limit,” Lung-Zaharia said. dent-athlete should be. at the Division I level,” “My job is to make her the Tisch, who is majoring Lung-Zaharia said. “Being best she can be and I am in criminal justice, keeps in Division I makes it all very proud of the work she a good GPA up and sets much harder than being in is doing. She works very an example for her team- Division II or Division III hard and it has only made mates. based on the teams we have her better. I’m excited for “She does a great job to play.” her because she is not only of balancing it all between Tisch, who competed representing the United the Macabbi games and in the 50, 100, 200, and States but FIU as well.” our season,” Lung-Zaharia 500-yard freestyle for FIU Tisch appreciates said. in 2006-07, is no stranger the extra push from her Her teammates have to regional competition coach. taken notice as well. either. “She is very supportive “She was voted as one In high school, she com- and she really wants me of our two co-captains of peted in the Empire State to go all the way,” Tisch the team,” Lung-Zaha- games, which is a New said. “She does a great job ria said. “Her teammates York area event that fea- in trying to get me to reach chose her based on her tures the top athletes in my limit. She is a great leadership, and she has each region. coach.” worked hard for it. As a PHOTO COURTESY ATHLETICS Though Tisch did not Tisch also shares a bond captain she now has even WINNING WEEK: Senior Paola Reategui was voted Sun Belt Conference runner of the win at the Empire state with her parents, who come more responsibility.” week by league coaches and sports information directors. Reategui is the fi rst Golden games either, she believes to watch her from New For now, Tisch will look Panther to win the award since Oct. 4 of last year. She won her fi rst individual title those experiences have York whenever they can. forward to the upcoming last week Oct. 5. helped mold her into the “I am very close to games. She enjoyed her swimmer and person she them because I am an only fi rst time at the Maccabi Contact Us Sergio Bonilla Sports Editor [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 12 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 22, 2007 BRAGGING RIGHTS Women’s soccer drops cross-town rivalry match to Hurricanes

RYAN ABBEY tackle to prevent the goal. Contributing Writer The intensity of the match’s fi rst few minutes The women’s soccer was refl ected by the UM team fell 3-1 to the cross- bench players, as they town rival University of were standing until after Miami Hurricanes Oct. 17 the fi rst goal was scored, at University Park. which came seconds after To many this was more Macdonald’s missed scor- than a soccer game. The ing opportunity. Freshman fans focused mainly on standout forward Brittney bragging rights and team Stienbruch crossed up pride. FIU goalkeeper Madeline Once play began, FIU Gannon in the 12th minute and UM were attacking of the game. back and forth with each Seven minutes later However, the Golden LOW SPIRITS: Senior other. Stienbruch added another Panthers could not find Maria Gauldron (above) The Golden Panthers goal in a similar way, as any more off ense and UM dribbles past a defender almost shocked the Hur- she found the back of the led 2-1 at the halftime and freshman Claudia ricanes by nearly taking the net on another cross shot, whistle. Cardenas (left) stumbles lead in the second minute bringing her season total In the second half, a attempting a goal as the when junior forward Maria to 15. strong defensive eff ort led Golden Panthers fell to Gauldron was wide open Freshman Claudia by seniors Kristin Hurst UM Oct. 17 at Univer- in front of the net, but Cardenas got FIU back and Kia Rigsby held off sity Park. The loss is the her shot sailed above the into the game with a score the Hurricane off ense long seventh loss for FIU, and crossbar. off a pass from Marina enough to keep FIU in the they have yet to capture a Prior to taking the lead, Pappas. Cardenas’ score, game and give its off ense a Sun Belt Conference win UM had a chance to score which was her fourth of few more opportunities. in the 2007 season. when Brittney Macdonald the season, came in the The Golden Panthers found herself in front of 37th minute and gave FIU had a couple of promising FERNANDO GARCIA/ the net with the ball before a shot at tying the game opportunities to equalize BEACON FILE PHOTOS freshman midfi elder Kas- before the end of the fi rst sandra Sorzano made a half. SOCCER, page 10 Swimmer preparing for international competition

JONATHAN RAMOS but is not bitter about the fi nish. In fact, Contributing Writer she is very content with the results. “I was not disappointed at all because For the second consecutive season, my own teammate won,” Tisch said. “I FIU will send only one representative to was just extremely excited that I swam the 2007 Pan American Maccabi Games well enough to place and get a medal.” to compete in women’s open swimming For Tisch, the experience of traveling competition: Meredith Tisch. to another country to compete against The junior will participate in the 11th fellow elite swimmers was enough to annual Pan American Maccabi Games justify her journey to Chile. The trip will not be a complete loss if she does not Dec. 26- Jan. 2. It will be her second time JESSICA MARSHALL/BEACON FILE PHOTO at the event, competing against six other obtain the gold. countries, including Argentina, Brazil, “I was just happy to be there, it was a DIVING IN: Junior Meredith Tisch will be competing in the Maccabi games for the second Venezuela, Mexico, Australia and Costa great experience,” she said. “It was amaz- consecutive year. She is one of the co-captains of this season’s swimming team. Rica. ing. I just want to be the best that I can, She will travel to Buenos Aires, Argen- but if I don’t bring home the medal I will tina looking to take fi rst place wearing the not be upset.” ferent than Florida. In order to prepare for this year’s com- United States’ colors. Tisch especially liked the foreign “It was extremely beautiful because petition, she will not break her normal “It is the greatest feeling to be out appeal of the event. the city was within the mountains and routine. She plans to conduct her regular there representing the United Sates,” she “It was a extremely international,” she the houses were very close together,” she swimming practices with teammates. said. “It is like a mini-Olympics with the said. “You get to meet a bunch of new, said. “The sight-seeing during the fi rst “I’m just practicing as hard as I can, ceremonies and the atmosphere you are cool people and you get to play the sport week was very pretty. We went to a small just as I would do normally,” she said. around. I am very exited to go back.” you love.” market and the Chilean people treated us The routine the team conducts includes Tisch, who swam for Ward Melville During the fi rst week of the trip, the very well. It wasn’t one of those fake tours two-a-day practices three times a week, High School (N.Y), fi nished second in the team was taken on a tour of Chile, an with a little key chain. They made tourist starting with an early morning practice, 800 meter freestyle event during the 10th experience Tisch will never forget. The things with their own hands and gave us Pan American games in Santiago, Chile, surroundings in the area were much dif- a great tour.” SWIMMING, page 11