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Gender neutral FRISBEE bathroom projected to open in summer

ADRIAN SUAREZ AVILA in Room 161, in front of the Student News Director Government Association chambers. [email protected] At present, GC 161 is a storage room for the Office of Orientation Construction of a gender neutral and Parent Programs. The storage bathroom is projected for the end of room will be moved to an area in GC the semester. by the loading dock. According to Larry Lunsford, The restrooms across the SGA vice president of Student Affairs, the chambers will also be undergoing conversation to house gender neutral renovations when construction starts bathrooms in the University began on the gender neutral bathroom. over a year ago. Construction is projected to begin Among the individuals involved in either March or May. in the discussion were Gisela Vega, According to Mathew, who associate director of LGBT initiatives assumed his directorship in August in the Office of Multicultural 2014 when the project was already

Programs and Services, referenced approved, starting the construction Diego Saldaña- Rojas/The Beacon Lunsford. in March will increase the chances Joshua Benitez, a junior studying journalism, plays frisbee with friends on the green outside of For Lunsford, the two major of having the facility ready by the fall DM. “I really like playing disc,” he said “I wanted to get them into it.” concerns regarding the bathroom semester. were cost and location. Lunsford, however, believes the The present projection estimates project will begin in May, keeping the first gender neutral bathroom in “We need to enable our students be 42 inches, featuring an extra six that the bathroom’s construction will in mind that construction may cause the University. to be self-sufficient,” Mathew said, inches that will help accommodate cost around $350,000. distractions if it were done during According to Andrew Naylor, adding that the development will students who use wheelchairs and The funds for the project come the semester when classes are in full occupancy manager and associate help students who are visitors of the need some more space to enter rooms. from the Capital Improvement Trust swing. director of University Housing, Disability Resource Center. A section of the room will be Fund, state funding that may be used Students weighed in on the several housing complexes are One of the things that Mathew converted into a custodial room for for student buildings. A portion of the development. already featuring gender neutral wants to address with the project is storage. cost will also come from the student Johana Rios, a senior criminal bathrooms. that students in wheelchairs need In addition to the construction health fee that is included in the cost justice major, believes there will be Among these complexes are to be able to have access to the new of the gender neutral bathroom, of student tuition. both positive and negative impacts. Parkview, Everglades, and Lakeview space. renovations will also be done on While he admits that the “When you’re dealing with North and South. Despite the fact that specific the restrooms in front of the SGA University isn’t home to a large anything LGBT, it’s going to have For Mathew, the new development sections are reserved for disabled chambers. transgender population, Lunsford a weird critical reception. But at the will go a long way to help more than individuals in bathrooms within the Once construction is complete, admitted that a population exists end of the day I think it’s good to have just transgender individuals. University, some students complain Mathew believes that the question nonetheless. [a gender neutral bathroom] because, Once completed, the bathroom, that there still isn’t enough space to will come down to who actually uses He added that the gender neutral first of all, it shows that FIU is more which will be open for use for enter with their caregivers, according the bathroom. bathroom will help those who feel in tune with the times, and secondly, one person at a time, will be fully to Mathew, who says that this is a For Mathew, it’ll be up to the unsafe using a restroom designated we need that.” equipped with a diaper changing common complaint among visitors of community to decide whether or not for the gender with which they Other students were not open to station. the DRC. to use the bathroom for its intended identify feel more comfortable. the idea. Mathew said that when the He commented that the University purposes. The sign that will be designated “I think this will just open up a University opened its doors in the needs to push the bar in regards to The construction season is for the bathroom will feature a male can of worms,” said Chloe Brendan, 1970s the bathrooms didn’t include building code regulations, which estimated to last between two to four and female stick figure standing a freshman international relations this feature. He also added that dictate the amount of space that months, setting aside enough time to next to one another, with the word, major. “People will start using in other restrooms, where diaper should be reserved to accomodate examine the infrastructure inside GC Restroom, labeled below the figures. the bathroom even if they aren’t changing stations are included, they people who use the bathrooms. 161 and set up an adequate piping According to Sanyo Mathew, transgender, and besides, I’m not are usually found in just women’s While the University’s standard system. senior director of the Graham Center comfortable with that particular life bathrooms, when in the modern age building code dictates that doors “If we don’t have this available in the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, choice.” men travel just as much with their should be 36 inches wide, the door for [students,] then it’s definitely a the bathroom will be installed in GC The bathroom, however, won’t be children. for the gender neutral bathroom will disservice,” Mathew said. FIUPD launches Twitter, Facebook accounts DIEGO SALDAÑA-ROJAS doesn’t recommend it, since it’s “just him for now,” handling The freshman recreational therapy major thinks Twitter Staff Writer the accounts. specifically is one of the quickest and easiest ways to inform [email protected] If students are in an emergency situation or need to students inform the police with time sensitive information, Navas said Navas, a four-year employee of University police, said The University Police Department has launched its own students should defer from social media and instead call the the FIUPD accounts can also be used as investigative tools Twitter and Facebook accounts. department directly at (305) 348-2626. should the need arise. Launched in late February, the Twitter and Facebook pages But Navas won’t be getting notifications from all students. Navas made it clear it that the UPD will not be using their are primarily intended as a form of community outreach. “I just don’t really see the point of it,” said junior Twitter and Facebooks to ‘dig up dirt’ on students, but rather The Facebook page, Florida International University psychology major Dylan Hoyos. “I don’t see how [social another way to ask the community for assistance. He stated Police Department, and the Twitter handle, @FIUPOLICE, media] could hurt but the notification system I feel would locating suspects as one example. will be primarily used to Tweet out safety tips, crime alerts, be the fastest way to get alerted of anything because, like, I University police consulted with Miami Dade, Miami links to the University’s Victim Advocacy Center and the personally don’t have a Twitter or anything.” Beach and the University of Miami Police departments in the Emergency Management site. Hoyos doesn’t have a Twitter, thinks email notifications designing of their Twitter account. FIUPD’s accounts will align with the Department of do just fine. The UPD’s Facebook and Twitter accounts as of press time Emergency Management by sending out FIU Alerts, just like Navas will instead be getting mentions and likes from have less than 500 combined followers. For Navas though, the University’s main Twitter and Facebook accounts. students like Cassandra Greetham. it’s not a numbers’ game. Officer David Navas of the University is in charge of “I think it’s one of the quickest ways besides the alerts that “It means a lot to me and to my chief, we are huge on handling UPD’s social media accounts and says that while we get to our phones because people are constantly on Twitter reaching out to the community.” students can Tweet and post about their emergencies, he and Instagram and stuff like that, so it’d be a really fast way.” 2 The Beacon – Wednesday, February 4, 2015 NEWS fiusm.com NATION & WORLD ‘Yoga by the Bay’ BRIEFS has come a long way

Hostage reportedly beheaded by Islamic State SOFIA GALIANO classes held outdoors are a unique experience, Asst. News Director but the teacher makes it that much better. Islamic State militants have indignation in Japan, a nation that [email protected] Whitman said Quiceno is her favorite beheaded a Japanese journalist, has generally been insulated from instructor, remembering attendees’ names and according to video released events in the turbulent Middle A monthly treat for yogis returns this week, catering to each person’s needs. Saturday on the Internet, ending a East. getting their mats and water bottles outside the “She’s awesome, and I’ve had a lot of wrenching drama that has gripped “We are deeply saddened by recreation building and on the lawns near the bay. instructors,” said Whitman, who has practiced Japan and jolted another close this despicable and horrendous The second installment of “Yoga by the Bay” yoga since 2007. U.S. ally, Jordan. act of terrorism, and we denounce this term is on Friday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to Occasionally, Quiceno incorporates Chakra The grisly slaying of Kenji it in the strongest terms,” a 11:30 a.m., on behalf of Student Health Services’ Sound Bowl Meditation, which is a technique Goto, 47, an experienced war stricken Prime Minister Shinzo Wellness Center and Biscayne Bay Campus used to tap into a person’s chakras through correspondent and father of Abe told reporters in Tokyo about Recreation. various vibrations and sounds. two young daughters, triggered 6:40 a.m., shortly after the video “When you’re outside, the air is much cleaner, She said there are new people in her classes, outrage across the globe and appeared on the Internet. clearer and fresher,” said Bonnie Quiceno, Rec so she may refrain from bringing the bowls to an outpouring of grief and Center yoga instructor of 15 years and founder avoid intimidating fresh faces – just depends on of the University‘s yoga program. She added that her mood. the air quality is an integral part of breathing. If it rains the day of the class, yoga is held in Fate of Jordanian pilot unclear after Islamic State Quiceno said that several years ago, outdoor the Group X Studio in the Rec Center. yoga classes were held once a year. Roughly a However, Quiceno said her yogis will beheads Japanese journalist year ago, the Wellness Center asked her to host withstand almost any weather conditions. A short video apparently The video, which lasted about classes outside each month due to its popularity “There are breathing techniques to warm or depicting the decapitation of one minute, caps two weeks of and attendees have been requesting outdoor cool your body,” she said. Japanese journalist Kenji Goto drama over what was to become sessions more and more ever since. Other than being surrounded by nature, was released late Saturday by the of Goto and another Japanese She said being near a body of water like the Quiceno said the most beneficial component Islamic State. hostage, Haruna Yukawa, and Biscayne Bay, or at the top of a mountain, is the to her classes has been the sense of comradery The executioner appeared leaves in limbo the fate of a ideal place to do yoga because it is where you among her fellow students. to be the same British-accented Jordanian fighter pilot, Muath will find the best air. She said teaching yoga at FIU for so many jihadi shown murdering at least al-Kaseasbeh, whom the Islamic Joshua Carrasco, a Rec Center employee and years has allowed her and her yogis to build five other hostages in previous State captured in December and Higher Education graduate student, said that is lasting friendships, forming their own yoga videos. has threatened to kill. the reason why Campus Recreation also found family. outdoor yoga sessions a great idea. “I don’t know what the University does, but Carrasco attended his first and only yoga class they must bring in the most amazing human Israeli documentary details Kurds’ battle against in 2012 and said it was a great way to recuperate beings on the planet,” she said. Islamic State and release his weekly stresses. “Yoga by the Bay” is held the first Friday of Students like Beth Whitman, a Marine each month. However, Quiceno teaches yoga Photojournalist Eddie Gerald translator.” Biology graduate assistant who has attended four times a week in the BBC Rec Center, not remembers the first time he saw The story Ben Saleh told was Quiceno’s classes for over two years, said the including Thursdays or weekends. Sinan Ben Saleh, an Islamic State chilling. He claimed to have fighter who’d been taken prisoner slaughtered 70 victims, but “he by Kurdish troops in northern showed no emotions,” Gerald Iraq. said. “I saw a good-looking guy “He told us he used a blunt in his early 20s who was quite knife so his victims should frightened,” Gerald, an Israeli, suffer,” Gerald said. “When recalled of the encounter. “Of we asked how long it takes for course, we didn’t reveal we person to die, he thought . . . and were from Israel, and we had a said three or four minutes.”

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Obnoxious students obstruct Cindy Russo retires classroom environments mid-season For almost forty years, the name Cindy CAYLA BUSH speak. You’ll receive side-eyes so I know I’ll get the “freedom of I understand that people are Russo has been synonymous with FIU Staff Writer strong that you’d fear your fate if speech” rebuttals in which people essentially who they are going to Women’s Basketball. This swiftly changed [email protected] looks could kill. At some point in will attempt to convince me that be for the rest of their life at this on Jan. 22 when Russo unexpectedly the semester, even the professor it’s a right to speak freely, but point. I’m probably not going to retired in the middle of the season. Student’s come to class, more will begin to regard you as a consider this: in the United States change any of the obnoxious Russo began her coaching career at or less, to learn. Granted, there nuisance. of America, a person’s personal people I’m surrounded by with FIU in 1977 before spending 1978-80 as are students who come because If you’re this person, do the rights end where another’s begin. this opinion, I get it. the head coach at Lamar University. She attendance is mandatory, but the rest of your classmates a favor: That being said, your My goal is to voice the went 40-22 in those two seasons before majority do want to learn while either stop showing up or stop “expression of your freedom of general opinion of those in the coming back to FIU. Russo guided FIU to they’re there. That being said, being an obnoxious a**hole. speech” encroaches on my right class who are beyond done with 20 consecutive winning seasons between when you come into class and I am aware that my language to an education. I invite anyone your shenanigans. 1981 and 2003. The Panthers had at least you’re distractingly obnoxious, is very strong; trust me it’s to tell me how your irrelevant My goal is to simply request 20 wins in 18 of those years. She led her you’re an obstacle to the pursuit warranted. comment, such as a request that that you take a second to team to six NCAA Tournaments and eight of learning. On the other hand, to sit in a the professor Google “Two Girls consider the rest of the class Women’s National Invitational Tourna- How can you tell you’re class of any length and hear you One Cup” (if you haven’t heard of before disrupting the learning ments. 2014 - 15 was different story. She distractingly obnoxious? scream obnoxious statements it, don’t Google it, please), more environment because for the finished her career at FIU with a 664-360 Generally, the majority of the just to have all eyes on you is a important than the collective last three minutes no one has record in 35 years. class will groan anytime you punishment no one deserves. right to an education? acknowledged your existence. Russo cites health as the main factor in her choosing to step down, but many believe that the team’s struggles had something to do with it. More than likely, it was a combi- The lost art of handwritten letters nation of the two. Her mother passed away in late December. Russo had been by her SANDEEP VARRY I cannot say for sure if it was my love definitely has some mental and character side for months while still maintaining her Contributing Writer for old times or my love for calligraphy benefits. duties as head coach. Immediately after the [email protected] that got me back to using a pen and paper to Handwritten letters not only require you to funeral, Russo was fighting through the flu communicate. But what started out as a way sharpen spelling, they also require you to get which is when she decided to step down. In I was four or five, when I first learned to impress quickly turned into a habit. Yes, it back to writing in general. Unlike doodling a season that’s all but lost for the women’s about the postage system in India. While I or taking notes in class, you actually do want basketball team. had no idea how to comprehend this arrival the reader to love your presentation of words Russo’s decision to step down becomes of my first letter, I was beyond excited to get and serifs more clear when you look at the team’s something that was sent to “me.” Apart from that, some of the best benefits 2014 -15 record. The Panthers opened up It was my cousin who had already learned Handwritten letters not only of letter writing include building strong 0-5 and sat at 3-13 at the time of Russo’s to write a letter and, as any normal cousin require you to sharpen spelling, attributes such as discipline and patience. resignation. It’s a lot easier to away from would do, he decided that he would send me they also require you to get back When you have an option of writing a letter, a 3-13 team than it is to walk away from a classic “How are you? I am good. How are to writing in general. you might notice that it is more of a ritual than one that is competing for a conference your parents? My parents are good. How is mere act. title. If there’s one thing Russo’s resume your school? My school is good…” letter. Apart from being careful due to lack of a says is that she’s not used to losing. She I could not wait to show it to my friends, backspace, you are also investing some real led the Panthers to the women’s NIT as and immediately asked my dad to buy me a effort in packing those clusters of words, recently as 2013 with FIU legend Jerica postcard to respond. which automatically conveys your effort and Coley. But after Coley’s departure after the Around the time I was entering high sure does feel good to say “Yeah, I still send interest in reaching out to the other person. 2013-14 season, Russo was unable to get school, I spent over two hours at an Internet handwritten letters,” but it comes nowhere There is this indescribable satisfaction the Panthers back on the right track. But café to open my first yahoo email account close to the feeling you get when you see an once you finish a letter, seal it, write the if anyone should be allowed to step down and then sent an email to my friend, who was envelope in your mailbox. address, fix a stamp and drop it in the mailbox, on their own terms, it’s someone with the sitting right beside me. While I cannot make the same claim as that you seldom receive when you hit the send tenure of Russo. It was a fascinating and futuristic the organic food advocates when they say button on your computer. Despite her long list of accolades, many experience. There was no looking back after that going back to old farming techniques It is not just your personal life that can students have probably never heard the that. Today, my phone beeps on an average has health benefits (which I do believe), I can hugely benefit from this practice but also, name Cindy Russo. This is a woman who five to 10 times an hour with notifications. sure tell you that going back to letter writing sometimes, your professional life. I have has been at the University longer than most heard personal accounts of people saying students have even been alive. She’s been how sending a handwritten letter of thanks, coaching basketball at FIU as long as Mike FRANK AND IRENE: Cat Treats after job interviews, surely leaves a lasting “Coach K” Krzyzewski has been coaching impression. at Duke. She grew the program from its Be it reading print newspapers or infantile stages to where it is today. preferring a hard copy of book to an eBook, there is something sacred in being old school. The same way a filter on Instagram will never come close to developing a negative film from an old Kodak camera, sending a bundle of electronically-generated words will never match the ones you gave shape to with your own fingers. POOF! More than anything, letter writing is one of those priceless gifts to mankind that should NOW HIRING not be allowed to be lost in the shadows of the past. So next time, when you think about COPY EDITORS reaching out to a friend, reach out for a pen. As your letters starts taking shape, Apply at GC 210, WUC you will realize that you have tapped into some so sensual and natural — the art of 124 or fiusm.com. Samuel Pritchard-Torres/The Beacon communication by handwritten word.

SEND US YOUR LETTERS DISCLAIMER EDITORIAL POLICY Have something on your mind? Send your thoughts (400 words maximum) The opinions presented within this page do not represent the views Editorials are the unified voice of the editorial board, which is composed to [email protected] or drop by our offices at either GC 210 or WUC 124. of The Beacon Editorial Board. These views are separate from editori- of the editor in chief, management, and the editors of each of the five With your letter, be sure to include your name, major, year, and copy of your als and reflect individual perspectives of contributing writers and/or sections. The Beacon welcomes any letters regarding or in response to its student ID. The Beacon will only run one letter a month from any individual. members of the University community. editorials. Send them to [email protected]. Contact Us Amanda Rabines Entertainment Director [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 4 fiusm.com Wednesday, February 4, 2015 An interview with The Hoy Polloy NARRATIVE Miami, being the densely populated city it is, continues to grow remarkably. It continues to grow in regards to art, culture, youth and music. Although the Miami music scene remains relatively latin, electronic and rap oriented, there are other genres that are growing strong, composed of bands that are digging their heels in the dirt and marking their ground in the NADINE Miami music scene. One such band is “The RODRIGUEZ Hoy Polloy.” The band, although calling themselves their own genre: “alternative indie progressive,” truly make music for the masses. Sitting in on their Thursday morning practice, my ears were graced with an array of songs. One song involved a rap sequence, voiced by co-founder and frontman K Sos, another song had a jazz melody, a saxophone complementing every other instrument, and another song leaned more on the latin side, mainly thanks to the Spanish vocals of Juan Lameiro. Francisco Padilla, a FIU Hospitality Management graduate, was the first to speak up when I asked how the band met. “We actually all met at The Forge, a restaurant down by Miami Beach. I had found a job there, Panther and him [K Sos] were

Nadine Rodriguez/The Beacon From left to right, Neil Cantor, AKA K. Sos, lead singer and bassist, Panther on drums, Juan A. Lameiro on guitar. already working there,” he said. “It all started with this one song we started to get down really K Sos, whose real name is Neil Cantor, intervened, taking well,” K Sos piped up. “Francisco and Panther stayed in the band control of the interview. We were seated outside his apartment, the long enough to actually feel like a band, but once my old good five of us trading stories. It was clear that we were on his domain, friend left, we were missing a link.” and that he was proud of what his band had accomplished in an Francisco excitedly sits up, grinning, “This is where it gets age of what he called, instant gratification. good.” “I had created the band with my good friend, who was the “We ended up finding Juan on craigslist.” K Sos finally states, guitar player back in the day. He left the band due to stage fright all four men smiling. “Six months after we find him and pick him once Francisco and Panther joined. But, we started it back up up from the gas station nearby, he finally opens his mouth and we again. I was passionate about what I was doing, but we didn’t have hear him sing…it changed our dynamic. That’s when we started to a drummer. I wanted to play our music live,” K Sos said. include the dual vocals.” Panther realizes where the conversation is heading and sits up It seemed that the young, four men in front of me had met in his seat, attentive to what the band’s frontman is saying. Having one another through extraordinary circumstances. As they seen him lose himself playing the drums earlier in practice, I continued to speak about their music, stating how they want to knew that he was in love with their music as well. The entire band multi-dimensional and not just fit into one genre, I slowly became breathed passion and energy, the air around me in the interview aware of what The Hoy Polloy was truly about. The band, instead feeling electric and ready to rock. of focusing on one genre or sounding a certain way, spread “We were awful the first couple of months,” Neil continued, a themselves out. They touch upon rap, rock, alternative, and even smile spreading on his lips. Francisco took over the interview yet indie to provide listeners the ultimate experience. again, providing a glimpse into their personal lives for a moment. The Hoy Polloy’s two EPs, whom are named after each “It’s actually pretty funny, I was leaving my wife, so was member as part of a devious plan made by the band, are currently Panther. We needed something to fill up a hole in our lives.” available on iTunes and Spotify. Fans should be excited, the band Panther followed suit, “I was living the same life every single soon releasing yet another album, titled “Ferret Winter.” Nadine Rodriguez/The Beacon day, I felt jaded, like some type of zombie. The band was exactly Neil Cantor, AKA K. Sos sings in his basement in North what I needed…It felt like I was doing what I wanted to do with [email protected] Miami. my life.” FIU students on halftime show AMANDA RABINES Entertainment Director [email protected] “I slept through the half-time “It was pretty interesting. The “I was surprised when I saw show.” whole production and the Mario- Missy, brought back memories.” like characters.” - Jace Perry, junior mechanical After the Super Bowl XLIX FIU students had a lot to say, and not about the - Ben Sinbela, sophomore - Auntrell Jones, senior sports engineering and finance and game. The halftime show left lasting impressions and while students cared to marketing major management major marketing major show their interest some shared their lack of.

“Lenny Kravitz is so cool. Him “It definitely brought back “I was surprised. I wasn’t “Katy Perry looked like a power ranger, with the tiger coming in. performing was my favorite part.” middle school memories.” expecting to see Missy.” She was looking really good. Missy Elliot hyped it up too. This show - Nikki Sheaks, junior - Alejandro Rivas, junior - James Henry, junior political was better than lasts.” atmospheric science broadcast business management major science major - Jose Garduno, junior biomedical engineering major journalism fiusm.com LIFE! The Beacon – Wednesday, February 4, 2015 5 Pincho Factory ‘lives up to its goal’ with delicious meals

BEACON BITS A restaurant burger, coupled with an order of that serves Cajun fries. burgers, fries The customer service is and hot dogs is excellent, everyone who works often just OK. there really seems to enjoy their It’s hard to create job. a concept for a The cashier will help you CAYLA BUSH restaurant that order if you’re unsure of which serves the basics menu item to choose and the wait and is exceptional or above staff will offer customization average. possibilities if you’re looking for For The Pincho Factory, what more than what’s presented. makes their concept exceptional If you’re not an adventurous is simple: east-meets-west with a eater, there are classic fries and a Latin flavor. simple cheeseburger. The restaurant serves The downsides to the hamburgers, hot dogs and pinchos, restaurant are minor; the price is the Spanish word for skewers, a bit high ($12.60 for a simple which can be customized to fit classic fry and cheeseburger meal each customer or can be enjoyed with a drink) and the wait can be in one of the creative methods a while if the restaurant is busy, that are already on the menu. which it tends to be around lunch Cayla bush/The Beacon and dinner time. The shrimp pincho chipotle bowl with a side of Cajun tostones is a recommendation from the Pincho Factory. My suggestion is to have an early lunch, around 12, to find The flavors all strip mall and located next to a people waiting for a seat made it and pink sauce). There was not seating or get the food to go. It’s complimented pawn shop does not necessarily obvious I was in for a treat. a lack of shrimp, which was not eat-in-the-car cuisine, so the each other. scream delicious. Once inside, My first order was a shrimp great because most restaurants latter isn’t the best option. the pictures on the wall of their pincho as the star of my chipotle skimp out on it, the flavors all The restaurant lives up to its salads, wraps and burgers were bowl, which includes rice, complimented each other and goal of making street food better, enough to pique my interest; the jalapeños, pico de gallo and the serving is pretty big; the and for the big serving, quality smell coming from the small homemade chipotle mayo, and additional side of tostones was taste and good company. I’d say I went to the Bird Road cooking area convinced me it was a side order of Cajun tostones almost too much for me to finish. the it’s worth a try. location not knowing what to worth trying. (tostones topped with grilled I’d also recommend the Pincho expect; a restaurant in a small The long line and room full of onions, a special seasoning Burger, the restaurant’s staple [email protected] Paddington ‘great news for fans of British humor’

REEL TO REEL Based on the British children’s book also other moments of comedy that arise from self-awareness and before, strengthens and is vital to the film’s success. character, “Paddington” is a live action film the defying of some expectations. The humor and warmth of the film wouldn’t really exist chronicling the titular bear, voiced by Ben The way Paul King directs the film is also pretty unique, without the soul that clearly is at the core of “Paddington.” Whishaw, going from Darkest, Peru to London, generally placing the camera in a position, keeping it still and I would have never guessed that this film would wind up being England, seeking a new home. One needs not using the widescreen ratio to give a good composition of the one of my favorites of the past year. In fact, I wouldn’t have seen prior knowledge of the character in order to scene. “Paddington” is definitely well shot, and as a result, is it if a friend of mine hadn’t recommended it. see or enjoy the film; it sets things up at the always enjoyable to look at. Now, glad to have seen and enjoyed it, I pass the RAFAEL ABREU beginning and is essentially an origin story, The film even utilizes flashbacks exceptionally well by recommendation onto you. It’s an excellent film that anyone of while also coming up with its own unique plot. making many of them come off as dream sequences: they make any age can appreciate, whether it’s for the warmth of the story, “Paddington” is a family film, but like the best films in this their point and leave just as soon as they had shown up. This is the hilarious comedy or both. genre, it can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone. The humor in also an aspect of the film’s comedy, since many aside moments, the film is neither dumbed down nor too smart for any person of or even just small things one may not notice, bring on the film’s [email protected] any age, featuring slapstick and dry comedy in a number of ways, biggest laughs. sometimes even mixing the two styles. A film like “Paddington” wouldn’t be as great as it is without Being a British film, dry humor is to be expected, or at least also having some sort of soul, either. Themes about family and understood; however, it could come off as being “too British.” xenophobia are abound in “Paddington,” and if you’re really Still, since the character and stories are of British origin, it only sentimental, certain things might bring a tear to your eye. makes sense. Of course, this is actually great news for fans of At the core of “Paddington” is the relationship between the bear FIU CAREER SERVICES British humor, as they will no doubt enjoy the dry wit. and the Brown family, who look after Paddington and try to figure But like I said, it’s a family film, so the children will easily out his situation. Without giving much away, the relationship that enjoy Paddington himself and the antics he gets into. There are forms between them, while doing a few things I feel I’ve seen

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Panthers preparing for conference game against UTSA REBECCA CHARUR The Panthers will hopefully Staff Writer rally together in their next game [email protected] to overcome this mid season road block of losing their head coach The Panthers are 0-2 since the and dealing with the consequent departure of former Coach Cindy shift in the locker room. Russo. Both times, FIU suffered The next women’s basketball double digit losses at the hands of game will be played in San Antonio, Conference USA rivals, Charlotte Texas against UTSA’s Roadrunners and Old Dominion. on Feb. 5. The Roadrunners have “It’s been a tough year, and she an overall record of 9-11 and a [Russo] has been having a tough Conference USA record of 4-4. year as well, but our coaches have Since a three game winning done a great job of trying to prepare streak that lasted through the end us as much as possible,” said junior of January, UTSA has dropped two guard Taylor Shade, “Coach Russo decisions in their last two outings. would call and check in on us every The first loss came against Middle now and then. She’d tell us to keep Tennessee, who also defeated FIU working and have fun, things to in only their second Conference keep us going.” USA game. In the second loss, However, even in the absence UTSA fell short against UAB with of former Coach Cindy Russo, a final score of 73-57. the Panthers continue to fight for FIU also finds themselves in the each other and for the eluding first midst of an eight game losing streak.

Conference victory. In those eight games, they have Jinette Garcia/The Beacon fallen to Conference opponents in “There was a definite shift in Senior guard Zsofia Labady looks to pass the ball while Old Dominion University freshman guard Florida Atlantic (twice), Middle the locker room with the loss of Ashley Jackson defends at the game against Old Dominion on Thursday, Jan. 29. her, but we just decided to come Tennessee, UAB, Marshall, together a little bit more so that Western Kentucky, Old Dominion, have to watch for junior forward in the Roadrunner’s domination career records. In the last outing we can try to win some games. and Charlotte. Despite this long Akunna Elonu and junior guard/ Marshall’s Thundering Herd in against Charlotte, Davydova We’ve fallen short every game but list, we do not see UTSA and the forward Niaga Mitchell-Cole. January. While on the other side of recorded a double-double with we’ve definitely gotten better,” said Panthers would like to keep it that Elonu recorded a double-double the ball, FIU’s Marita Davydova a career-high 21 points and 14 Shade. way. In order to do this, FIU will with 14 points and 11 rebounds is leading the way setting her own rebounds. FOOTBALL Despite troubling offensive losses, upcoming recruit class looks strong

DRUCKER DIGEST Until this past week, all was well he announced via Twitter that he will become a Gator ESPN three-star recruit had the following to say this past recruiting-wise for the Panthers. They instead of a Panther. December. were locking up top recruits in their own Jones was not the only major FIU commit to flip before “I’m probably about 85 percent (committed to backyard like wide receiver Anthony national signing day. Richard Williams, an offensive Marshall). The rest is just me having an open mind,” Jones from Miami Central. The Panthers lineman out of Miramar, switched his attention to Florida Lewis said. were even showing up the Miami Atlantic University last week. FIU was able to capitalize on his remaining 15 percent Hurricanes in terms of class strength for This means that the Panthers’ running back core, of uncertainty and add him to a new core of linebackers DAVID DRUCKER 2015. Their stretch of good recruiting, which includes redshirt junior Anthon Samuel and junior that will include Miami Central student Fermin Silva, however, has just taken a turn for the Alex Gardner (who both had 582 rushing yards in 2014,) who has already signed his letter of intent. worse. will have two less three-star recruits to run behind. Now that national signing day is here, it will soon be The University of Florida just snatched up former Since an FIU win almost always involves strong rushing seen if the rest of the recruits will follow through with FIU commit Richerd Desir-Jones, an offensive lineman performances, these losses on the offensive line are their commitment to FIU. As it stands, the overall 2015 from St. Thomas Aquinas, over this past weekend. Jim worrisome. recruiting class remains sufficient (although the offensive McElwain, the new head coach for the Florida Gators, Other programs have picked off a couple Panther line losses are troubling). If a couple more players are is tasked with building a group of Gators that will commits, but FIU has been able to do some poaching in swayed in another direction before their letters of intent outperform last year’s 7-5 team. return. The Panthers were able to lure the talents of Sage are signed, it’s a different story. Jones must have bought into what he was selling, Lewis, a former Marshall commit, after he took a visit because while on an official trip to UF this past weekend, to campus. The Monsignor Edward Pace student and [email protected] Former FIU lineman receives second Super Bowl ring ALEJANDRO AGUIRRE Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl championship rings. Two of them, team’s “hay day.” Asst. Sports Director XLIX. This year Hauptmann was on the previously mentioned, were in the NFL In FIU history, Hauptmann is the [email protected] Patriots practice squad so unfortunately he and his first ring he received was when he second player to be part of a Super Bowl was not able to play in the playoff games wore the Panther’s blue and gold in 2010. championship team. The first FIU player New England Patriots offensive lineman or the Super Bowl. During his days playing for FIU, was former safety Nick Turnbull who Caylin Hauptmann has played on the right Unlike this year, last year Hauptmann Hauptmann was the teams left tackle. For was on the Chicago Bears practice squad. team at the right time throughout his brief was on the Seattle Seahawks and on their those who are not familiar, in 2010 the In 2007, the Chicago Bears played the NFL and collegiate career. This past Super active roster. Last year, he won his first Panthers won the Sun Belt Conference Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI in Bowl Sunday, he was once again on the Super Bowl ring on the same team who championship and the Little Caesars Miami. To connect all this together and winning side of the game which now gives lost this year’s Super Bowl. So this was Pizza Bowl. He played a key role as one come full circle, coincidently the Bear’s him two Super Bowl rings. perfect timing for the FIU alumnus. of the top offensive linemen that year. offensive coordinator the season they won On Sunday he won his second Super Overall in Hauptmann’s football Hauptmann was fortunate enough to play Super Bowl XLI was current FIU Head Bowl ring after the Patriots defeated the career, he has accumulated three football during what many fans call the football Coach Ron Turner. fiusm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Friday, February 4, 2015 7

FOOTBALL Patriots defeat Seahawks 28-24, make Super Bowl history in process JACOB SPIWAK Seattle’s Jeremy Lane, but Lane was injured on put some Super Bowl magic on display. Wilson out, this would have gone down in history as one Staff Writer the return and never returned to the game. This and the Seahawks took the ball all the way down of the greatest Super Bowl plays ever. [email protected] would prove to be a key loss for the vaunted to the Patriots 11 yard line after a personal foul Instead, the next few moments of the game Seahawks defense. on New England in under 30 seconds. were filled with controversy. Sunday, Feb. 1, marked a historic night With 6 seconds remaining on the clock, rather The next play saw Marshawn Lynch ran for the National Football League as the New than going for a field goal, Coach Pete Carroll the ball down to the 1-yard line, and Seattle England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks sent his offense back on the field in an attempt to was literally inches away from repeating as 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX, one of the greatest tie the game. This call paid off, as Wilson found champions. Viewers around the globe were games in recent history. The Patriots and Seahawks both Foot Locker employee turned Super Bowl hero expecting another handoff to Lynch to seal Leading up to this game, all you heard about finished No. 1 in their respective Chris Matthews in the end zone to tie the game the deal. Alternatively, the Seahawks elected was how the Patriots were “cheating” in what 14-14. to throw a slant pass to Ricardo Lockette that conferences, so there was no was nationally referred to as “deflate-gate” and The Seahawks took the opening possession was intercepted by rookie cornerback Malcolm Marshawn Lynch’s compelling interviews and doubt that the two best teams in inside the Patriots 10 yard line, but they had to Butler, propelling New England to victory. antics that continued to get him in trouble with the league were facing off for settle for a Steven Hauschka field goal. After This sent social media into a frenzy, and many commissioner Roger Goodell. Once the game the Lombardi Trophy. another Tom Brady interception, this time in chastised Carroll for calling this play. started, however, all the attention turned to New England territory, Seattle was able to score At the end of the day, this was a tremendous how much talent and greatness was on display and take a 24-14 lead. Much to the delight of game that didn’t come down to just one play. at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Seahawks CB Richard Sherman, the TD pass Both teams fought extremely hard, and the Arizona. came against his rival CB Darrelle Revis. Patriots were just the better team that night. The Patriots and Seahawks both finished No. Many thought that the Patriots were in trouble We witnessed history, as Brady won his 4th 1 in their respective conferences, so there was no New England scored first with a Brady as time continued to wind down and their deficit Super Bowl ring and 3rd Super Bowl MVP (both doubt that the two best teams in the league were touchdown pass to Brandon LaFell midway remained at 10 points. Brady refused to give in tied for the greatest of all time), and Belichick facing off for the Lombardi Trophy. through the second quarter. Seattle would to the pressure, and he threw two touchdown won his 4th Super Bowl ring (also tied for the New England was looking for their answer with a touchdown of their own later in passes on consecutive 4th quarter drives to give greatest ever). They cemented their legacy as unprecedented fourth Super Bowl championship the quarter, with Marshawn Lynch rushing for a New England a 28-24 advantage. This left the arguably the greatest QB/coach combination of in the last 14 seasons, while Seattle was looking TD from three yards out. ball in Russell Wilson’s hands, and more Super all time, and the case can be made that they are to be the first team since the Patriots in 2004-05 On the very next possession, Brady led the Bowl craziness ensued. each the single best ever at what they do. to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Patriots 80 yards down the field in just 1:45, On the last play before the 2-minute warning, FIU also saw one of their own shine on Once the game began, you could tell it was capping off the drive with a 22-yard TD pass to Wilson found Lynch for a 31-yard completion. Sunday night, as former Panthers offensive going to be a close, hard fought game. The first Pro Bowl TE Rob Gronkowski. At this point, it Four plays later, in an absolutely unbelievable lineman Caylin Hauptmann won his second quarter went by in a flash, with both teams being appeared New England would take a 14-7 lead sequence of events, Wilson found Jermaine Super Bowl ring in as many seasons. He was on held scoreless. With less than two minutes to go into halftime. Kearse for a 33-yard connection in which Seattle’s roster when they won last season, and in the quarter, Tom Brady made a rare mistake However, just as everyone was getting ready Kearse caught a deflected ball while laying on he signed with the Patriots practice squad this and threw an interception in the red zone to for Katy Perry’s performance, Russell Wilson the ground. Had the Seahawks pulled the game year.

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Other contributors to the A resilient UM squad would victory include sophomore not allow the Panthers to simply Jennifer Alfani, who claimed walk away with a perfect season. victory in the 50 freestyle with The UM Divers dominated a time of 24.11 seconds. Senior the FIU Divers, placing all three Klara Andersson, freshman female divers on the podium. Letizia Bertelli and sophomore All four of FIU’s divers placed Jennifer Deist along with Scalia below the UM’s divers. claimed victory in the 200 By the end of the meet, FIU medley relay. trailed UM 133-130 heading into The Swimming and Diving the second-to-last event, the 200 team will compete next at the Individual Medley. Reinaldo Llerena/The Beacon Conference USA Championships In the 200 IM, three FIU Senior liberal arts major Johanna Gustafsdottir, competed in the 200 breaststroke Saturday, Jan. 31 at in Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 18-21. swimmers, out of the seven the University of Miami and won with a time of 2:19:88 to finish her regular season career as a Panther. With the perfect record, the competitors in the event, placed Swimming and Diving team are in the top four, with freshman to take a ten point lead heading as FIU squeaked out a one point the 100 and 200 backstroke and amongst the favorites to win the Silvia Scalia taking the victory. into the final event, the 400 relay. victory. was part of the 200 medley relay. C-USA title. Should members of Even with a less than optimum In the 400 relay, UM’’s Scalia racked up a total of four Freshman Kyna Pereira claimed the team place well in that meet, performance from the diving swimmers placed well compared wins: three individual and one two wins in the 500 and the they would compete in the NCAA team, the team’s performance in to FIU’s swimmers, but it was relay. In addition to her win in the 1000 freestyle. She completed tournament in Greensboro, N.C, the 200 IM allowed the Panthers not enough to secure the win, 200 IM, the freshman also won in the 500 freestyle with a time of March 19-21. Being fit students proves to be a difficult task DEPRESSED? COLUMNIST As I stare ill-fatedly night sleeping habits and lack of exercise ring a into my carb-food-filled bell for you. College-life offers a wide variety of refrigerator, I think of temptations -- at FIU, you have fast-food at Taco my vulnerability to what Bell and Burger King. Outside of campus, party You may be eligible for a unhealthy snack could satisfy and beer are the highlight. my emotional distress. If you want to try to go healthier, you might clinical research study. My body is tired, but my find that eating at the Modesto A. Maidique CAMILA mouth and stomach impulse Campus Salad Creations in PG 5 Marketplace Confidential. FERNANDEZ me to devour, dare I say it -- can be pricy. Biscayne Bay Campus students, are nutella delightfully creamed even more limited with only four dining places over glowing marshmallows to choose from compared to the 20+ at MMC. No insurance is and graham crackers. As the taste of the joyful For freshmen, transitioning from high treat runs through my mind, I peer over my school and adapting to a college environment necessary. shoulder to find that it’s 2 a.m. and I’m still isn’t something that happens from night to day. working on my chemistry project. You’ve become more independent and you’re Surely I’m not the only student at FIU who setting yourself higher standards to be number Compensation turns to food or coffee to help relieve stress from one in your field. I believe FIU can take you school, work, relationships and just plain fatigue. a step closer to your aspirations, but remind up to $2,925. Even though we are conscientious that impulsive yourself that without good health, you can do eating or addiction to caffeine is harmful, we do nothing. it anyways. Recently I’ve decided to have my own fitness Transportation will be According to the Centers for Disease Control instructor. I know what many of you may be and Prevention, 3 in 10 college students are thinking -- this girl is deranged, that’s expensive. provided. overweight, and clearly, this fault may just be at However, I must admit it has been well worth the the hands of America. Our country is fast-paced, pay. Exercising and eating right has transformed CALL: never sleeps and always on the move to remain my life abundantly. Forget the nutella! -- just the top dog of this psychotic world. joking. Take a look at your schedule, and ask Setting a balance for our lives can be a yourself what your motives are behind working difficult task, but if we decide to remain in a full-time job as a full-time student, while being nasty and detrimental habits, how can we move pressured by the State to quickly graduate out forward in such a demanding economy? For 1-877-734-2588 of college. This is a particular case, but we all BBC students, relaxing is easier than for the main have made sacrifices to be where we are and to campus students. We’ve got the calm waters of be where we want to go. our magnificent bay, a quieter environment than We’re encouraged to be fit, exercise, follow at MMC and a well-provided REC Center. juicing diet recipes, resort to nutritional products Just take a look at the Italians, the French like Herbalife and disconnect from our outside and the Spanish, their workplace is centered world through yoga. I don’t disagree that these around a more balanced lifestyle. Sure America Follow us on: suggestions are effective, but do we all truly have triumphs over them economically, but I would the time anymore to live a healthier lifestyle? sure appreciate a “siesta,” or “afternoon nap,” If you’re a freshmen student and a like the Spanish do. new-comer to college life, unhealthy eating, late [email protected]