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college of law call me maybe Undocumented youth apply for deferment Natalie Baez Local attorneys working pro Contributing Writer bono joined the effort, ensuring that the young adults applying knew the Undocumented students eligible requirements for eligibility and, for for deferred action were officially able those who met the requirements, to apply on Aug. 15. A few days later, helped them accurately fill out the the University’s College of Law was forms necessary to be granted deferred there to help. action. On Saturday, Aug. 25, the Univer- DACA grants eligible individuals sity hosted a free workshop for undoc- two years of legal stay in the U.S. umented youth who meet the require- During this time, these young adults ments to apply for temporary resi- may get a driver’s license and acquire dency through the Deferred Action employment authorization. for Child Arrivals policy, announced George Duman, SWER volun- by President Barack Obama on June teer, aspiring cinematographer and 15. DREAMer, said, “I’m a student. I The workshop, held at the College pay three times as much as a citizen of Law, was organized in conjunction would. It was an amazing feeling with People Improving Communities to hear about DACA on the news. Andres Bedoya/The Beacon through Organizing, Americans for Finally something for us.” Rosa Jones, outgoing vice president of Student Affairs, and Mark Rosenberg, University president Immigrant Justice, Students Working Duman explained one of his fears. celebrate Jones’ 40 years of service to University. for Equal Rights and the Florida Immigrant Coalition. SEE DREAMERS, PAGE 2 Isaac skirts University UNdergraduate education Freshmen get early start on their majors Mariella roque The plan provides students with informa- Staff Writer tion on what classes they should take during specific semesters. Incoming freshmen will now be more “We are trying to encourage people to grad- likely to graduate on time. uate in four years because there’s data showing The Graduation Success Initiative is a that the sooner someone graduates, the more University-wide resource aimed to help money they end up making,” Boronat said. students graduate in a timely manner. The “Students who start and graduate in four years initiative began last fall when Dean Douglas make two million dollars on average more Robertson of Undergraduate Education found than students who never graduate— that’s that Arizona State University has a student retirement, a comfortable retirement.” Carl-Federick Francois/The Beacon population similar to that of FIU; the differ- Maps for part-time students will also be Mariella roque “I could leave the building storm in Bay Vista Housing on ence between the two universities is that ASU made available next spring, according to Staff Writer as I pleased, although I was the Biscayne Bay Campus. has a higher graduation rate. Boronat. heavily advised not to,” “At no point throughout Following this finding, a team of FIU In order to account for students taking Tropical Storm Isaac grazed Vernon explained. the... duration of the storm faculty and administrators flew to Arizona and fewer classes a semester, maps for part-time South Florida last Sunday and Vernon shared that, did [I] ever feel unsafe riding spent a week studying ASU’s system to deter- students will map graduation to five years, residents bunkered down to although she did not see emer- it out in my dorm,” Vargas mine what parts could be integrated into FIU. instead of four. wait it out. The University was gency personnel, she never felt said. “[The University] kept “The provost mandated that this was some- Boronat shared that students who begin not an exception. that she was in danger. us constantly abreast as to the thing we needed to do,” said Director of the their first year part-time have a 10 percent According to Susan “The power never went status of the storm.” Office of Retention and Graduation Success, graduation ratedurin their first year. . Vernon, a senior in computer out,” Vernon said. “Overall, Being a tropical storm at Consuelo Boronat. “I find it heart-breaking,” Boronat said. science who spent the weekend the weekend was relaxing. I the time, Isaac’s winds did not The GSI is composed of Major Maps and “That’s very, very low... I think people get in her University Park Towers met many of my neighbors and exceed 65 miles per hour as it My_eAdvisor. discouraged because it takes too long.” dorm on the Modesto Maid- drank a lot of hot chocolate.” skirted Florida, according to According to the GSI website, gsi.fiu.edu, Maps for students who have not chosen ique Campus, “everything was Janiel Vargas, a graduate the National Hurricane Center. Major Maps are “semester by semester paths a major are called exploratory maps. These pretty normal,” despite being student in higher education to on-time graduation” both for freshmen and “on lockdown.” administration, weathered the SEE STORM, PAGE 2 2-year transfer students. SEE MAPPING, PAGE 2 2 The Beacon – Friday, August 31, 2012 NEWS www.fiusm.com Associated Press More clinics planned to Ryan: Romney won’t ‘duck help with application DREAMERS, PAGE 1 will not be placed in deportation proceedings tough issues’ on economy unless the United States Citizenship and Immi- “One of my fears was always, ‘What am gration Services refers them to the U.S. Immi- DAVID ESPO Wisconsin lawmaker said in In a secondary role if I going to do after I graduate college?’ I don’t grations and Customs Enforcement. Associated Press remarks prepared for delivery only for a moment, Romney want to go back to my native country— there’s According to USCIS policy, they cannot refer to a convention dogged by accused Democratic Pres- no future for me there. What am I going to do cases to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce- Seizing the Republican Tropical Storm Isaac. ident Barack Obama of there? I know this country better than my country ment unless the individual has a criminal convic- National Convention spot- The storm, downgraded backing “reckless defense of birth. I came here when I was seven; I’ll be 21 tion or committed fraud in his or her application. light, vice presidential candi- from a hurricane, was still cuts” amounting to $1 next month.” This is where the attorneys and volunteers at the date Paul Ryan promised inflicting misery on millions trillion. DACA, however, is not a congressional legis- University’s workshop help DREAMers deter- Wednesday night that Mitt along the nearby northern Romney delivers his own lation, meaning the policy can be changed or mine whether requesting deferred action is a Romney “will not duck the Gulf Coast. nationally televised accep- reversed in the future. DACA is a directive from smart, feasible option. tough issues” if he wins the Ryan’s vice presidential tance speech Thursday night Obama to the Department of Homeland Secu- Cynthia Vescardo, University student and White House this fall and acceptance speech marked in the final act of his own rity, an agency within the executive branch. SWER volunteer explained why she joined their party will move force- not only his turn to address convention. The executive branch cannot enact a law SWER. fully to solve the nation’s convention delegates and but The political attention that creates a path for citizenship or permanent “It’s just the right thing to do; our immigra- economic woes. also a prime-time national then shifts to the Democrats, residency because only Congress, by legislative tion system is messed up.” “After four years of debut by a 42-year-old who open their own conven- authority, has that power. Therefore, proponents According to Vescardo, 1.4 to 1.7 million getting the runaround, lawmaker lauded by fellow tion on Tuesday to nominate of the DREAM Act continue to push the proposal people qualify for DACA in the United States. America needs a turnaround, Republicans for his under- Obama and Vice President since a grant of deferred action isn’t a step in “In Miami and Broward, it’s 60,000 or more. and the man for the job is standing of the complexities Joseph Biden for a second the direction of lawful permanent residency or That’s a lot of people whose lives are going Governor Mitt Romney,” the of the nation’s budget. term. citizenship; it is only a temporary fix which, to change because of that little paper. There according to the DHS, is granted to “ensure that are people being deported that shouldn’t be enforcement resources are not expended on low deported, who are low priority, with no criminal priority cases, such as individuals who came to record, that want to make a valuable contribution Rain leads to leaks the United States as children and meet other key to the economy but they can’t,” Vescardo said. guidelines.” Juan Carlos Gomez, visiting clinical assistant STORM, PAGE 1 such as scattered debris, and speculated that, The guidelines for consideration are as professor of law, said, “In the absence of reason due to the rain, “things may start leaking that follows: a person must have come to the United and justice, DACA is the best that could be done. “The main thing about Isaac was the heavy no one thought could leak.” States before their 16th birthday, be under the Politicians who oppose the DREAM Act use all rain,” said Hugh Willoughby, a research The main aftereffects of the storm on Miami age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, have resided in the kinds of excuses. They should meet the great professor at the department of earth sciences. were power outages and almost 3.5 inches U.S continuously from June 15, 2007 until the students who will contribute to our country and “[The University] was concerned about people of rain running from Key West to Orlando, present time and be present in the U.S on June to the world. Law is meant to facilitate life, not to being on the road.” according to the Miami Herald. 15, 2012. obstruct it. Petty politics, ignorance and fear are Willoughby attributed the cancellation of “The University has had a lot more experi- They must also be enrolled in high school, obstructing the passage of the DREAM Act.” operations on both campuses to the rain, which ence since 2004 and 2005,” Willoughby said. have graduated high school, have obtained a Additional workshops are being held in were closed from Saturday evening to early He explained that the buildings at the Univer- GED or be an honorably discharged veteran of Florida, including one in Homestead on Saturday, Monday. sity were designed to be “disaster-resistant” the U.S Coast Guard or U.S. Army. They must Sept. 8, to help as many DREAMers as possible. “[The University] was a bit conservative, and “hurricane-resistant.” have not been convicted of a felony or misde- There are also weekday clinics, Tuesday through but it’s a lot of people to be responsible for,” “People’s decision-making has become meanor offense, or “otherwise pose a threat to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the College of Willoughby said. “This storm had the potential more realistic,” Willoughby said. “Miami as a national security or public safety,” according to Law. The College of Law will continue hosting to be much worse than it was.” city responded well.” the DHS. these clinics as long as there is a demand. Willoughby also mentioned the Univer- If upon meeting these requirements an indi- sity having suffered “only superficial damage,” [email protected] vidual is denied deferred action, the individual [email protected] CORRECTIONS Initiative to increase graduation rate In Vol. 24, Issue 7 of The Beacon on page 1 the headline that read “University fills VP vancancy” MAPPING, PAGE 1 classes they should take every opportunity to send direct by a number of indicators, should read “University fills VP vacancy.” semester, enabling students to messages to the advisor via including a low GPA, a failing The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our maps are divided into six take classes when they need to the system. or low grade in an important UP office at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919-4722. general tracks: physical take them. “It will be as helpful as the class for that major or a course sciences and engineering; “If we’re putting the classes major maps because I’ll be a student should be enrolled biological and environmental on the map, the departments able to graduate on time,” said in, but isn’t. sciences; nursing and health have to offer them,” Boronat freshman in computer engi- “What we found was that sciences; global and social said. “So what we’re moving neering, Isabella Zengotita. “If there are some courses that are sciences; humanities and toward is using these sched- I didn’t have it, I might over- more important than others— arts; and administration and ules to do course planning.” look some requirements.” that predict when students are EDITORIAL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION management. 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The resources are out Miguel Sahagun, assistant (305) 348-6994 Life! Editor [email protected] called Discover Your Major, long as the students follow the there, but somehow students director of academic advising Vanessa Paredes SLS 1402. According to department’s map. manage to overlook things,” technology, one of the teams The Beacon is published on Mondays, Boronat, the course involves The second part of the GSI said Assistant Director of the that has been building the site. Wednesdays and Fridays during the Fall ports irector self-exploration and career- is called My_eAdvisor, an Office of Retention and Grad- “We update the major S D and Spring semesters and once a week Brandon Wise during Summer B. One copy per person. exploration, which allows electronic advisor embedded uation Success Arlene Garcia. maps on an ongoing basis,” Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon students to consider the majors in PantherSoft that allows With critical indicators, “there Boronat said. “We are going Opinion Editor is not responsible for the content of ads. tied to certain careers. both the student and the isn’t going to be any forget- to be building major maps into Ad content is the sole responsibility of the Jonathan Szydlo Freshman in Asian studies, advisor to remain up-to-date ting,” Garcia said. eternity because every year company or vendor. The Beacon is an edi- torially independent newspaper partially Stephanie Montes de Oca, said as to how far along the student These critical indica- we’re going to build a new set Photo Editor funded by student and services fees that she likes the major maps. is in regards to their target tors, alerts that will appear on of major maps that will reflect Andres Bedoya are appropriated by student government. “They give me an idea of graduation. the dashboard of a student’s changes in requirements.”

what classes I should take and Through My_eAdvisor, PantherSoft account, are aimed when.” students will be assigned an to keep students informed at -mariella.roque@fiusm. The major maps lay out the advisor and will have the all times. They are triggered com Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 3 www.fiusm.com Friday, August 31, 2012 Getting by with a little help from a stranger

Jenna kefauver he doesn’t care and pass out again. Staff Writer One request about sharing though. Please don’t use them as your marital If you’ve ever gone to the Green Library bed. I already see enough post-coital at the Modesto Maidique Campus then couples outside my place of work daily, I it’s probable you’ve seen the giant booths don’t want to see more while attempting between Starbucks and the escalators. to study and realizing I have to go attempt And unless you’ve gotten to the library to fight for a place upstairs because at 5 a.m., it’s very probable you’ve never couples can’t wait until they get home to sat in one. cuddle and whatever else they happen to Every day I walk in there I see an be doing. empty booth, that is until I see one person But seriously guys, who knows what sitting in a booth made for at least six. could happen if you just share a booth And most of the time, that one person is one day? You could meet your future asleep. Which makes me both very sad wife, future husband, maybe even your and somewhat irrationally angry. future best man or maid of honor for your Especially when I go on a day when wedding. the library has been open for about 20 So pull up a spot on a bench and minutes, in a tropical storm, and I still possibly make some new, lifelong friends. can’t sit down. Or feel really awkward for 10 minutes So here’s my idea everyone, let’s before you can attempt to nonchalantly share. Haven’t you heard that sharing is walk away. caring? Make friends, share a table. Have Que sera, sera. Just share. Make the an engaging conversation over coffee and world a better place. One library booth at Andres Bedoya/The Beacon a bagel. a time. Or do what I do and sit at the booth booth; he’s not conscious so he has no wakes up, chances are he’ll look at you with the guy asleep on his side of the clue what’s happening anyway. And if he confused for about two seconds, realize [email protected] Department strides don’t go unnoticed junette reyes depends on whether the professor of a if Sona was advertised to the whole studies might have specific requirements, Staff Writer course is allowing his or her students student body. students can, for the most part, apply to receive extra credit in this manner According to the final fall 2011 head- without having much experience. The University has gained recognition through FIU Sona Systems, a website in count, the undergraduate enrollment of So those that have not taken Research by being classified as a top-tier research which students can sign up for studies psychology majors represented a mere Methods (SYA 3300) yet should not be university by the Carnegie Foundation listed and view their progress as they 3,006 students of the full 47,966. There discouraged from volunteering. In fact, for the Advancement of Teaching, putting earn credits. More likely than not, the is pride shown in the University being those that have taken the course tend to it in the ranks of the nation’s leading professors allowing their students to get a force in the research community but it be closer to graduating, meaning they research universities. The University’s cannot reach its full capacity if the pool would have less time available to help Department of Psychology alone has from which they receive their partici- out in studies that go on for a longer been a significant factor in developing its pants is not expanded. period of time. standing in research. Although it does make sense that Psychology students in their early Areas of interest, such as industrial/ According to the psychology students are the only ones years are more preferable, seeing as organizational, legal, behavioral analysis, technically capable of participating, it they have more time ahead of them to clinical and developmental psychology final fall 2011 head- should not be limited to just them. volunteer. are all explored by the Department’s count, the under- A larger population could quite Besides being beneficial to the study, faculty in various labs. These studies possibly improve the way the studies are students can also gain much-needed range from improving the accuracy of graduate enroll- conducted, which could enhance the way experience, which can help them get into eyewitness reports to improving the work- ment of psychology these studies help in real-life situations. other labs as well as work in their favor place and the performance of employees Of course, involving more students beyond their undergraduate studies. for the advancement of an organization’s majors represented a would present the issue of providing them The Department has certainly shown success. mere 3,006 students with incentives to participate. This can be its effort in striving for excellence Student involvement in the research as simple as professors cooperating with through research but this does not mean studies conducted by the various labs is of the full 47,966. the Department to allow their students there is not room for improvement. one of the ingenious factors of the studies to earn extra credit by participating, as In this case, it applies more to the by the Department, for it works in its some psychology professors do. student involvement. An increase in favor in two ways. If not this, the Department would have both participant numbers and volun- The labs have ease of access to both to encourage the additional students to teer numbers should be encouraged, for participants for their research as well as extra credit through Sona tend to teach participate with offerings such as meal it could only mean good things for the possible candidates for research assis- psychology courses. vouchers or $5 checks. Department and, in the case of volun- tants all from the University’s student This presents a slight issue, consid- As previously mentioned, research teering, the students as well. population. ering that although it is a decent sized assistants can also be acquired through In terms of participants, it really all population, there could be research done the student population. While some [email protected]

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2012 Election Some students consider voting, others “too busy” Daniel uria With his first term as pres- this feeling, Franceschi said she with the task of deciding what vote under their current address. Contributing Writer ident coming to a close, new would make it to the polls to vote to do with their vote. There are One way students can register voters will get the chance to for Obama. many different factors that go to vote or change their registra- This fall semester, students decide if he deserves a second Although exciting, the pros- into choosing which candidate tion address is by speaking with will be faced with decisions like term or not. pect of voting for the first time to vote for. When asked why she the various campaign represen- whether or not to take that extra Some students are excited isn’t enough to drive everyone to would vote for Barack Obama tatives stationed around campus class, or change their major, and by the opportunity to flex their the polls. For example, juniors, this November junior journalism like Janet Occidental. come November many will be democratic muscle and decide Noel Buranday and Kiara Amador major, RaShondra Jackson Occidental found her way to faced with even one more big who the next president will be. have chosen not to vote in the explained, “I go by party.” the University campus through decision. When asked why he chose to upcoming election. Buranday, Freshman biology major, an exchange program from For some students, this elec- vote in this election junior jour- health service administration Jacob Salzman also expressed her school in Los Angeles that tion year will be the first time nalism major, Randy Van said, major, believed he wouldn’t have party loyalty as the reason he allowed her to work for the they will have the opportunity “It’s the first time I get to vote.” the time to get out and vote. “I’m would vote for Romney although Obama campaign. to vote in a presidential election. Van expressed that he would too busy with schoolwork and he said that he didn’t feel that She explained that since Voters have the choice between likely cast a vote for Obama my job,” he explained. “any candidate is exceptionally Florida is a swing state, a democratic incumbent Barack come election time. Amador, on the other hand, better than the other.” student’s individual vote could Obama, and republican candi- A certain sense of maturity expressed no interest in voting Despite his republican lean- drastically change their bank date Mitt Romney. also accompanies the excitement at all. The public relations major ings Salzman also expressed account. Most Golden Panthers were of being a first-time voter. This expressed skepticism in her vote’s disappointment in Obama’s first “One vote can make a differ- too young to vote in the last is the case for Paola Franceschi, value saying, “I don’t really think term. “I believe he could have ence between a student loan presidential election in 2008 in a junior and journalism major. it makes a difference.” done a better job.” having a high interest rate, or a which Obama beat republican When asked about the prospect of Voting isn’t for everyone. No matter what candidate low interest rate.” she said. candidate John McCain for the voting for the first time France- But, those students who do prevails, students should make presidency. schi replied, “I feel old.” Despite decide to vote are then faced sure that they are registered to [email protected] Q&A FIUSM sits down with actress from “Rock of Ages”

junette reyes I did. And I’m definitely appreciative of Artistic Director Ana Miranda and when But I would love to. Staff Writer the opportunity to have worked with such Ana Miranda needed an additional dancer, a great choreographer and on such a great Ana Bolt recommended me. At what point did you know that this is University alumna Maria Ines Serritella project. what you wanted to pursue as a career? has danced her way into an acting career. How long have you been teaching She strayed quite a bit from the Bach- What other acting roles have you had dance? That clicked when I was in my senior year elor of Arts she received from the College before “Rock of Ages”? of NWSA High School. I was like, “This is of Education in 1997 when she pursued her I have been an instructor of dance for what I want to do.” I want to dance with (at passion for dancing that began years before I had a few acting roles leading up to about 20 years now. I teach everything the time) Freddick Bratcher and Company. her time at the this, but not many. My four professional according to my history of training. That is It was the Miami-based jazz and contem- University. credits are listed on my IMDB page. Aside everything from classical ballet to modern, porary modern dance company. I was just With an from “Rock of Ages,” one was for an jazz, flamenco, belly dance, and tap and hip- in awe of them and was completely struck e x t e n s i v e episode of “Real Vice: Miami,” a show on hop when needed. I instruct dancers from when he invited me to join his company as b a c k g r o u n d the Discovery Channel, another was for a ages six through adult. I currently freelance a soloist. That, for me, was a real turning in the art of French film titled, “R.T.T,” and the fourth between two different studios; one is Danc- point. dance, she was for an episode on a TV series titled, er’s Gallery in Miramar and the other is quickly found “Ángel Rebelde.” Evolution Dance in Hialeah Gardens. What would you say to someone her way onto pursuing a performance career? the set of the How was the atmosphere while working When did you begin dancing? film adapta- on the film? Be polite. Be appreciative. Be persis- tion of the I started dancing when I was four, but tent. Fully commit. Be open to taking direc- Photo courtesy of Maria Ines Serritella B r o a d w a y The atmosphere was very surreal. You I guess my intense training came into play tion and constructive criticism. Don’t shy Serritella is a dancer and actress. musical “Rock know, given that I’m an artist in Florida, when I auditioned and was accepted into away from what you know you can do. Say of Ages,” with we don’t have that many opportunities Norland-North Center for the Arts when I “please” and “thank you.” These things only three years of acting under her belt. down here for these types of projects. So was in middle school. Then from there, I really do go a long way. She also found herself back on stage, when they come through, each one is very went on to work with New World School Always approach things with a positive after six years without performing, to exciting. Sitting right next to renowned of the Arts in Downtown Miami for high attitude. Smile when you meet somebody. dance in “Soulé,” a dance and live-music rock stars from the 80s and then working school. Shake a hand, if that’s appropriate. People show that explores the crossroads of Flax- with makeup artists and hairdressers that From there, I received a full scholarship really do enjoy working with others who menco, American roots music and contem- just came off working on shows like “30 to attend the NWSA College Program, where come with that disciplined attitude versus porary dance with a cast of 15 dancers and Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” it was I stayed for two years to acquire my Asso- someone who is going to be problematic or musicians. just a very cool experience. ciates of Arts in Dance. I was then offered diva-ish. Student Media got to sit down with Then to go on set and be an elbow away a full scholarship to attend the Bachelor of Serritella will be in the short student Serritella to delve deeper into her artistic from Catherine Zeta Jones and an arm’s Fine Arts Program at NWSA, but I let that film, “Out of Time” by Iris Saunders as a side. length away from Tom Cruise and just go in order to finish my Bachelor of Science leading role known simply as Secretary. across from Russell Brand, it was just very in Education at FIU. The film is in its pre-production stage and You recently worked in “Rock of Ages.” cool. The entire experience, from start to centers on the topic of modern day slavery How did the auditioning process for the finish, was just pretty amazing. Did you ever do anything specifically in the U.S. film go? with FIU, performance wise? She will also be involved in a “Random It has been six years since you danced Acts of Culture” exhibition, funded by the They were looking for “dancing moms.” professionally on stage. How did you I did work with instructors and choreog- Knight Foundation. The exhibition is set to I learned the choreography, I danced my end up getting involved in the “Soulé” raphers that were on staff with FIU because occur on Sept. 1 in a location that has yet to butt off, and I just pretty much convinced performance with the Aire Dance they were also working as adjunct staff with be disclosed. She is also going to perform myself, ‘I am going to book this thing. I am Company? NWSA. with fellow “Soulé” dancer Pioneer Winter a dancing, protesting mother.’ So, since I was at NWSA, I had the in the Art Live Fair 2012, which is set to I was just so excited and very proud I actually got involved in that project opportunity to work with those FIU instruc- occur Oct. 26-28, so keep a look out for this and just really staying extremely focused through my good friend Ana Bolt, who tors as well, but on the NWSA campus. But multi talented FIU grad. because I just really wanted to nail this is also an amazing and beautiful dancer. actual performances in the FIU theater, no I audition. I’m very grateful and blessed that She was already involved in working with have not yet had the opportunity to perform. [email protected] www.fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Friday, August 31, 2012 5

Radiate reviews : an explosion of Indie sound ave Longstreth’s constant search for leading to one of their best releases to date. true to the live shows, and makes the record of bliss in the song. “Maybe That Was It” also new sounds often results in a quickly Songs such as “,” “Gun Has interesting to listen to on headphones. “Just stands out in this , despite its completely rotatingD lineup of Dirty Projector members. no Trigger” and “Just From Chervon” feature from Chervon” for instance, collapses Coff- different mood. The dark, nostalgic guitar This makes it a fairly stable what has become part of the ’ man’s vocals to the right channel along with work, more akin to Longstreth’s inspiration of columnist lineup he’s maintained for signature sound. Longstreth’s guitar, while rhythmic clapping West African music leads to a very emotion- the last three releases — a The syncopation of rhythms and vocals takes over the left, as the song builds up, the ally-charged anthem of blame and regret. This departure from the norm. creates an incredible scenario for these songs sounds unite, only to separate once more later plays well thematically with other tracks such While experimentation to take place, which has been an evolving style in the track. as “,” where constant and constant evolution are from the band’s early days, yet has gained its This draws a parallel to the reactions from buildup of an impending suicide is only always expected from him, heights after their Rise Above LP — the title the listener. If you’ve only heard about this thwarted by the mechanical malfunctioning and while key members track itself, being a great example of this — band because of “,” this record of a weapon, leading to a release of both frus- carlos sucre-parra like Angel Deadoorian as well as their latest collaborative work with might not necessarily feel as “fun” as the tration and life as death is prevented, much to departed from the group before the creation Bjork, Mount Wittenberg Orca. prior LP; there is no “Stillness is the Move” the chagrin of the perpetrator, reflected in the of this new LP, “Swing Lo Magellan;” there Both live and on-record, these songs type of dance-along song, but in reality, the burst of vocal harmonies. is a noticeable shift in the band’s dynamics emanate an undeniable sense of fun, often record doesn’t need it. Dirty Projectors have always been a chal- from a Longstreth-dominated ensemble to creating the notion as if the entire album was It feels far a more rewarding listening lenging listen, if not for the overtly structured that of a more cohesive, collaborative unit. recorded in one take. Listeners can notice experience when compared to BO and pres- to the point of chaotic music of past, , and Haley Longstreth clearing his throat at the begin- ents a far more earnest approach to song- then for the emotional nature of their songs. Dekle take on as much of an important role ning of “Offspring Are Blank” as well as the writing — both musically and lyrically. It’s very refreshing to see this certain eager- as his guitar work, often becoming the main chatter by Coffman, Dekle and Bell towards “Dance For You,” one of the stand out cuts ness for challenge and innovation turn into a attraction of their new sound on this new the end of Unto Caesar. from this album — and possibly the summer rewarding and highly entertaining experience record. They bring life, in conjunction with The production takes advantage of this — presents a romantic serenade of devotion as “Swing Lo Magellan” offers. Longstreth’s intricate chord progressions, dynamic, often separating the track and for a lover’s happiness, and working a simple to 12 new songs that present a much more changing the origin of the vocals, accentu- drumming pattern into a more ornate string Radiate review is a weekly music review focused, and accessible side of the band, ating the multitude of voices, which stays very arrangement that create a shimmering sense column. Email [email protected]

reel to reel Looking back on Tony Scott’s most memorable he news of Tony Scott’s over substance. It is through the tively popular Scott flick that it won hearts of critics and help the film plenty, but some Visit our web site for more death a couple of weeks explicit sensuality and tension- was penned by none other than audiences. messy writing, distinct similar- T reviews from Juan Barquin and ago came as a sad shock to film filled scenes that Scott’s true Quentin Tarantino. The wild Strong performances ities to “Badlands” and “Wild other Life! content. fans everywhere, especially talent is showcased, especially romantic crime movie known all-around, especially from at Heart,” and an out-of-place those with fond memories of those featuring the brilliant and as “True Romance” may have supporting cast members like score by Hans Zimmer, make it his ‘80s hit gorgeous Catherine Deneueve. been a box office failure, but Oldman, Hopper, and Walken a flawed but enjoyable movie. columnist “Top Gun.” Then came “Top Gun,” the H u n d r e d s film that led Tony Scott down a of tributes career path drastically different r e l e a s i n g from what he had created with now will his debut. Those who consider focus on this a masterful action piece his most must be suffering from terrible juan barquin successful nostalgia which blocks out how films, especially “Top Gun,” as boring of a movie it is. it is what launched Scott into an It’s a perfect time capsule action-packed career. However, of the ‘80s that shows off nice his best-known films are not sunsets, Val Kilmer’s frosted quite as great as someone might tips, and quite a lot of homo- expect. erotic shower and volleyball After watching eleven of scenes between Tom Cruise and Scott’s sixteen features over and other sweaty men, but I’d hesi- over again, I’ve found that his tate to call it a film that will take uneven directorial career had anyone’s breath away. more than a few hidden gems “This is the ‘90s. You can’t and it is those that should be just walk up and slap a guy, celebrated when looking back. you have to say something It was just after Ridley had cool first,” Bruce Willis says in released a hell of a three movie Scott’s early ‘90s feature, “The line-up with “The Duellists,” Last Boy Scout.” This was his “Alien,” and “Blade Runner,” second film in the nineties, and that Tony Scott released his first it was the decade that really feature, “The Hunger.” solidified Scott’s career as an A vampire film with David action filmmaker. It’s an under- Bowie in the lead role isn’t quite rated buddy-cop style film that what you might expect from saved Willis’ career, and Shane the man, who’d later solidify Black’s “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” himself as a pure action director, witty script full if one-liners, but this debut could easily be really brings out great perfor- considered Scott’s best-directed mances from Willis and Damon work. The piece is visually stun- Wayans. ning, from the opening scenes, Following “The Last Boy though some might say it’s style Scout” came yet another rela-

Calendar FRIDAY, Aug. 31 saturday, sept. 1 sunday, sept. 2 FALL 2012 EVENTS Multifaith-Festival Nature Preserve Once Upon a Time in Lithuania and the Once Upon a Time in Lithuania and the of Faiths Volunteer Day Florida Collection Florida Collection WHEN: 12-2 p.m. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: BBC Panther Square WHERE: MMC Nature WHERE: Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU @ 301 Washing- WHERE: Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU @ 301 Washing- Preserve ton Avenue • Miami Beach • Florida 33139 ton Avenue • Miami Beach • Florida 33139 Contact Us Brandon Wise Sports Director [email protected] SPORTS The Beacon – 6 www.fiusm.com Friday, August 31, 2012

football Preview Pass defense the focus in Offense looks for identity first game of new season heading into new year Luis D. Gutierez Staff Writer

Four years ago, a slender receiver from Miami Springs Senior High signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at FIU with a desire to make a name for himself. It didn’t take long as he burst right onto the scene with a 74-yard punt return for a touchdown in his first colle- giate game and after a few more of those games, the name T.Y. Hilton made its rounds across FIU and various other campuses. Soon enough, Hilton’s knack for the home run Andres Bedoya/The Beacon hit made him an important Kedrick Rhodes (above) returns this season after running for over 1,000 yards last year. factor on putting FIU foot- ball on the map. Hilton serves Brandon Wise that the Blue Devils connected for seven as a memory rather than an Sports Director big plays, including the duo of Renfree immediate contributor on and Vernon, now captains of the team, Saturdays. The secondary is often referred to as multiple times. At the expense of Hilton’s a security blanket. Heck, even one of the “They’re timing is off the charts. They inevitable departure to the positions is called a “safety.” When FIU obviously spend a lot of time practicing NFL, the time has come to played Duke last year, somebody took together,” said Cristobal. “You hear coach find the next spark plug within the safety off and let the Blue Devils run Cutcliffe talk about the 2.8 seconds in the Panther’s offense; one free. terms of getting rid of the football, that’s taking the field Saturday night Last season, the Blue Devils came into accurate.” at Duke under the direction of Beacon File Photo FIU and threw up and down the field on The secondary will have their hands a new offensive coordinator, Cristobal is expecting better execution against Duke this year. the Panthers’ secondary, racking up for full this week with the Duke Receiving Tim Cramsey and a new quar- 300 passing yards and three touchdowns Corps, and Cristobal knows that his squad terback, Jake Medlock. be a question, it’s difficult again. in route to a 31-27 victory. has to remain disciplined throughout the However, if the roster in to find a running back in the In addition, FIU also returns This year, however, senior safety Jona- game. place serves as a precedent Sun Belt as effective as Kend- a veteran core behind Rhodes than Cyprien thinks that the group needs “If you’re not discipline with your towards upcoming success, rick Rhodes, who returns as with Jeremiah Harden, Shane to execute much better this time around. eyes, they’ll catch you in what they do finding that spark plug could the conference’s only 1,000 Coleman and Darian Mallary, “I believe we need to execute things with their play-action,” Cristobal said. be a simple task. Head coach yard rusher from last season all being part of a backfield that we didn’t do as well last year, some “We certainly cannot play the same as we Mario Cristobal understands because the three top running that came in seventh nation- coverages, some mishaps, some things did last year. An extraordinary amount of the hole heading into this backs from a year ago (Bobby ally in turnovers lost. that we did wrong. Being discipline in our attention was put to helping us prevent big season. Rainey, Lance Dunbar, and During the off-season, assignments,” said Cyprien. plays following that game.” “We don’t have a T.Y. Alfred Morris) graduated. FIU also landed LSU transfer Quarterback Sean Renfree and wide From the Duke perspective, the majority Hilton, we have a lot of good Rhodes set individual Jakhari Gore, a once highly- receiver Conner Vernon connect eight times believe that FIU’s speed is their biggest football players capable of school records for rushing touted running back prospect for 117 yards and a touchdown. Renfree concern heading into Saturday’s matchup, making a lot of big plays,” yards (1,148) and carries from Christopher Columbus ended up throwing for 335 yards and two including head coach David Cutcliffe. Cristobal said. “But we don’t (234) in a single season and high school. touchdowns, completing 65 percent of his have that this year.” the Panthers will need similar passes. Head coach, Mario Cristobal noted SEE PREVIEW, PAGE 7 While the receivers may numbers from him once SEE OFFENSE, PAGE 7

Preseason Accolades Preseason Accolades Kendrick Rhodes Winston Fraser

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OFFENSE, PAGE 6 and twelfth nationally in in 2010 to eleven appear- first for the Panthers. He 2010. He threw for 2,446 will miss Hilton’s fireworks. kickoff returns. Last year, ances in 2011, and also went on to make his first yards and 21 touchdowns, However, the extent of how Gore, known for his Hilton notched seven of the made headlines after solid start against rival FAU and rushed for 652 yards and much they long for his skills football bloodlines, was Panthers’ 14 receiving touch- outings during two of the where he notched a season- 14 touchdowns in a breakout will depend on the offense in also known for his cut-back downs and sans Hilton, no three preseason scrimmages. high 18 completions on 24 junior campaign for North place. With a preseason all- skills, speed and elusive- other FIU receiver recorded Glenn Coleman, Dominique attempts and threw his first Augusta high school. E.J. conference pick in Rhodes ness during his time at 100 yards or more in at least Rhymes, and Ohio State career touchdown to date. Hilliard arrives as a true and a flashy playmaker in Columbus. one game. transfer James Louis round To no surprise, the freshman this year, and with Times, fireworks could still He is expected to sit out That is expected to change out the corps post-Hilton Panthers have now given a similar track record. As a be present this batch of the upcoming year under this season with a healthy that can prove to be an effec- Medlock the keys to senior at local powerhouse Saturdays at Alfonso Field. guidelines of the NCAA’s and athletic receiving core tive unit. Cramsey’s offense heading Miami Northwestern, he At one point, T.Y. Hilton was transfer rules, but is a poten- back for the Panthers. Jacob At quarterback, Jake into Saturday night’s season threw for 2,010 yards and 18 just that guy with a desire to tial bright light for the Younger, who has played in Medlock enters his first opener at Duke. But rest touchdowns on 21 attempts make a name for himself. Panthers going forward. 34 contests for FIU since his season at the helm replacing assured there is no shortage and notched nine touch- With his absence already in FIU also returns four redshirt year in 2008, and has graduated senior Wes of talent behind him. downs on the ground, thus effect, it’s time for another of its five top receivers seen his receptions and yards Carroll. Medlock made his Before redshirting and earning First team All-Dade one to do the same. from last season, including improve statistically each way onto FIU’s radar last sitting last season out, county honors. Wayne Times who alongside season, should be among the season by completing 17 of Loranzo Hammonds came Panther fans and coaches [email protected] Hilton was part of a special contributors. Willis Wright 27 passes and throwing for to FIU labeled by ESPN as team unit that finished first almost doubled his playing 216 yards in a loss to Loui- South Carolina’s best high nationally in punt returns time from six appearances siana-Lafayette, the season’s school football player in SEASON Predictions

7-5: The days of FIU Red zone efficiency required this year reaching out for their magic bag of tricks (T.Y. PREVIEW, PAGE 6 catches for 54 yards and one touch- some points, it can catch you.” Hilton) to escape of close down. However, Cristobal knows The red zone was a weak point of Igor games are long gone. “They’re as fast as anybody we’ll that the penalties were a killer, as the offense where the Panthers were Mello play this year,” Cutcliffe said. “They they were penalized eight times for only able to score touchdowns 48 will likely be the most experienced 85 yards. percent of the time (22-46). offense we’ll face.” “We allowed ourselves to be “An extraordinary amount of time 8-4: No more T.Y. here On the offensive side of the penalized, we have to be a more was invested in red zone offense at FIU. The simple an- ball, the Panthers were able to do disciplined football especially in the and defense as well as third down swer to this season can anything they wanted and more, redzone. We got down there a couple offense and defense, which showed be summed up in one totaling nearly 600 yards of offense of times and we didn’t do what our up in that football game,” Cristobal word: run. against Duke, their highest output of offense is capable of doing,” said said. “We weren’t as efficient as we Eduardo the season. Cristobal. “When you get too many could’ve been.” Almaguer Wide receiver Wayne Times led all threes instead of sevens against an receivers on the FIU side with seven opponent that can really rack up [email protected] Contact Us Nadra Mabrouk BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Friday, August 31, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B Please stand up Biscayne Bay Campus introduces paddleboarding Skylar Siegel sports here.” but the great thing about the sport without scaring them away,” in the action,” said Torrey. Contributing Writer Paddleboarding is a water is that it is actually enjoyable, said Brenda Lowe, alumna with Torrey feels that paddle- sport where a person stands, which is why I think students a bachelor’s in journalism. “I’ve boarding will be exciting for Students with problems sits or kneels on a board and will really find it exciting,” said seen countless types of animals students. balancing work and play can try propels him or herself using Torrey, who is also host and on my paddleboard – manatees, “After all what other campus to find it - on a paddleboard. a paddle. It’s a combination of instructor for the event. dolphins, sharks, stingrays, alli- has the Biscayne Bay right in A new sport has been intro- surfing and kayaking. A total of 15 students are gators, even tiny seahorses.” their backyard?” duced to the Biscayne Bay The launch will take place expected to participate and all The recreation department Campus. Sept. 1 will be the first behind the aquatic center where slots have been filled. Students has attained five paddleboards [email protected] paddleboarding event to take there is an entry point to the can participate for free and to utilize in the event and is place at BBC. Followed by two bay. guests can participate for a $10 hopeful for additional depart- other events on Oct. 6 and Nov. There will be three time slots fee. ment funding so that they could 3. for each event, trip one will Participants should bring a be able to purchase more. That To become involved with “It is a new and upcoming launch off at 9:30 a.m., trip two swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, towel, way, the campus can hold larger paddleboarding on campus, sport here in Miami,” said Jona- at 11:15 a.m. and finally the sunscreen and any other items events for more participants. than Torrey, departmental admin- third trip will launch at 1 p.m. they would bring for a day of “For now, the five boards are contact Jonathan Torrey at istrator recreation specialist Torrey explained that paddle- fun in the sun. ideal for the event, which is why (305) 919-4701. for BBC. “It came to my atten- boarding is a healthy sport “For me, having a paddleboard we have three launch times so Space is limited. tion to start the sport here on because a person has to use both is like having a boat. In fact, it’s the 15 participants can divide our campus since we already upper and lower body strength. even better than a boat because into three groups, allowing have kayaking and other aquatic “It’s definitely a real workout, you can approach the wildlife everyone the opportunity to get Dream Machine picking up steam Filip Panovski Staff Writer

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans don’t need to go to waste. Near the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, the Biscayne Bay and Modesto Maidique campuses saw a new addi- tion to their landscape: the Pepsi Co. Dream Machine. The Dream Machine is part of an initiative undertaken by Pepsi Co. in partnership with Waste Management, the country’s largest recycling company. The machine itself is fitted with an interactive display, allowing frequent recy- clers to be rewarded with redeemable points. So far, the Dream Machines have accumu- lated more than 31,053 plastic bottles and around 6,000 aluminum cans, corresponding to around 2,500 pounds of recycled material. Carrie Kashar, assistant director of the Office of Sana Ullah/The Beacon University Sustainability, The Dream machines that have been around BBC and MMC are part of an initiative undertaken by Pepsi Co. in partnership with Waste believes that awareness is Management. The machines have accumulated more than 31,053 plastic bottles and around 6,000 aluminum cans, leading to around one of the most important 2,500 pounds of recycled material. factors in getting people to recycle. 75 percent recycling rate. as more events and Dream positive reaction towards put next to the machine are online, on Blackboard, Earth Day and Recy- “It’s just a matter of Machines are added around the Dream Machines’ informing people of its and professors encourage clemania have been some awareness and we’re the campuses. concept but feel more capabilities. us to print them out all of the events associated slowly getting there,” she Unfortunately, Kashar information is necessary. John Pisciotta, a the time – sometimes 20 with an increase in environ- said. notes that more Dream “There needs to be freshman majoring in pages at a time and bring mental awareness and recy- The University plans to Machines may not be as more advertising on the biology, never used the them to class. It defeats cling rate. The University implement a 30-50 percent easy to come by. machines and a little more machines, but he thought the purpose of it being an is taking the top spot in the recycling rate by 2015, and “The machines were information on how FIU is that the addition of a recy- online class.” latter event this year with reach the state requirement a donation by Pepsi Co., trying to go green, but it’s a cling bin near every trash The machines still lack around 250,000 pounds of by 2020. around $30,000 in value, good start,” said Brian De can is a good idea because redeemable coupons for recycled material. Currently, students so we’re trying to contact Paula, a junior majoring in it reminds people to local vendors on campus, Kashar is enthusi- recycle only around 15 them and get them to send biology. recycle without having to most of which are present astic to see the University percent of their plastic a few more right now,” she De Paula would be walk much. on the national level. working towards the state- bottles – a number that is said. more inclined to use it if a “I’m taking classes mandated requirement of a foreseen to sharply increase Some students had a neat set of instructions was where a lot of the materials [email protected]