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SPOTLIGHT AT THE BAY PAGE 5 Lot Six new tailgating spot Program

JORGE VALENS “I like doing the forums with Tamiami Park may not always be Asst. News Director students,” Foster said. “Sometimes it available to tailgaters and wants to recruits gives them a different perspective on set Lot Six as the tailgating area, Housing students gathered at a it. Sometimes they agree and some- Foster said. Students can take dance classes to town hall forum to address issues times they don’t.” Foster said that the three remaining learn hip-hop and ballroom moves regarding parking on campus, Foster announced that on the football games will be a learning new peer for free! including a change in the tailgating upcoming home game on Nov. 14, experience for the department and AT THE BAY PAGE 5 location, parking lot security and the tailgating will be held in Lot Six that this instance will inform students SGC-BBC passes a resolution to amount of available parking spaces. instead of in Tamiami Park. Lot Six of the change, which would go into advisors make an algebra class count toward The forum, held on Nov. 4, was was originally designated as a tail- full effect next year. the University Core Curriculum, not just as an elective. second in a three-part series of town gating area before Lakeview Housing “The University wanted to go hall forums sponsored by the Offi ce was built . The lot, across from Ever- back to creating that atmosphere, MATTHEW RUCKMAN AT THE BAY PAGE 5 of Housing and Residential Life. glades Hall, will play a bigger role in especially when we may not always Asst. Opinion Editor Learn who is running for home- Parking and Transportation exec- the University’s tailgating activities, be able to use Tamiami Park for tail- coming court at BBC, and vote for The Peer Advising Program is your favorite. utive director, Bill Foster, was on according to Foster. currently accepting applications for its hand to answer student questions. The University is concerned that FORUM, page 3 EDITORIAL PAGE 11 2010 season. The program is looking The Student Government Council for young, enthusiastic FIU students should use the Speed-Pass Act responsibly. to inspire incoming freshmen and HOMECOMING COUNCIL transfer students, according to assistant OPINION PAGE 11 director of the Offi ce of Orientation & Commuter Student Services, Korrin Stanek. MONEY MATTERS Peer advisors are students selected from an applicant body and, according to the Peer Advisor Interest Packet, “are When it comes to guys, girls don’t trained to assist with all new student want Prince Charming. Council receives more than $5,000 in donations orientation programs throughout the OPINION PAGE 11 year as well as other programs for new Obama’s signature for the recent JULIAN PINHEIRO This year, SGA allocated event, cost $53,980 and FIU Ultra, students and their families.” hate crimes bill was long overdue. Staff Writer $157,865 – about $10,000 less a dance event, cost $24,960. During the summer orientation than last year, when they were The Homecoming Council LIFE! PAGE 10 season, peer advisors must live for free Panther Prowl to include perfor- The Homecoming Council allocated $168,270 minus a 5 also received donations from on campus. Along with free housing is a mance from star of Comedy Central has been preparing for Home- percent overhead each year. sponsors such as Publix super- stipend of $1,250 with a potential extra show. coming by discussing and plan- The council has also received a market, which will donate 35 $250 depending on how many orienta- SPORTS PAGE 16 ning various aspects of the week- $5,000 donation from the Student cases of water, Cici’s Pizzeria, tion sessions a peer advisor works. The men’s basketball team gets long event, such as the budget, Programming Council and $1,000 which will donate about 50 boxes The process of becoming a peer set to face the defending national sponsored donations and events from Ultimate Software. of pizza, and Fast Signs printing advisor fi rst begins with applying champions tonight at North Carolina. within Homecoming. According to its budget, company that will be donating online at fi ujobs.org before 5 p.m. on The Homecoming Council production of all the events posters. the Nov. 16 deadline. UPCOMING EVENTS gets its funding from the Student cost $30,592; marketing, which Last year, there were three Within three to four days, the appli- Homecoming Pep Rally, Nov. 9, 12 Government Association, which involves making the posters and police offi cers at Lip Sync and cant will be contacted regarding whether p.m. Join in on the spirit of FIU dur- in turn gets its funding from fl iers to promote the homecoming they passed the initial screening and ing this free event being held in GC Chapman. Activities and Services fees that events, cost $10,166; and the HOMECOMING, page 2 met all the qualifi cations (like having Panther Prowl Comedy Show, Nov. 9, every student pays in time of cost of the Homecoming court is a 2.3 GPA when applying and being a 8 p.m. Enjoy the comedic stylings of Daniel enrollment. $1,200. Panther Prowl, a comedy full-time student). Tosh and others at the US Century Bank If they pass, the applicant will be Arena. Tickets are $5. invited to a workshop where poten- Lip Sync Around the World, Nov. 10, 8 tial peer advisors will be exposed to p.m. Homecoming competition of students performing songs, dances and cheers in the practice questions and information US Century Bank Arena. Admission is free. sessions they will be involved with in – Turn to the Life! Calendar on page 10 for the future. more events. After the workshop, fi nalists are selected and invited back for a one- WEATHER PEER ADVSING, page 4 MONDAY Isolated T-Storms LOW: 78 HIGH: 84 TUESDAY Talk discusses ethics in medical community Isolated T-Storms LOW: 76 HIGH: 84 WEDNESDAY GABRIEL ARRARÁS took place for the second time since its papers, meanwhile paying doctors ions or false information. Scattered T-Storms Staff Writer inception. The latest talk was moder- and scientists to attach their names to “There have still been some LOW: 74 HIGH: 83 ated by social work professor David these papers. Those papers are then remains of the idea that you could go Concerns over a recent, growing Cohen, who also chose The New York published in a medical or scientifi c see your doctor and the information CONTACTS trend of medical ghostwriting Times article for the talk. journal. However, these doctors and you would get from him/her, of which Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 provided plenty of debate and discus- “I picked this article because to scientists have little to no involve- you would make your opinion your- chris.necuze@fi usm.com sion between students and faculty me it’s very fascinating. It touches on ment in the pharmaceutical company’s self, was his/her opinion. Whereas MMC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 members at the latest Tuesday Times science, ethics and patient care; all of actual research. now, you’re not really sure, because news@fi usm.com Talks. the issues that we can associate with The problem that medical journals they’re reading that literature and BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 bbc@fi usm.com Tuesday Times Talks, the weekly medical research,” Cohen said. now fear is that doctors who read these they’re getting their views from this Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 series that is part of the SGA and Global Medical ghostwriting happens published ghostwritten articles will be opinion that someone else wants them tips@fi usm.com Learning Initiative’s revamped The when pharmaceutical companies infl uenced into prescribing medicine Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 New York Times Readership Program, pay professional writers to produce to their patients based on biased opin- TIMES TALKS, page 4 advertising@fi usm.com 2 The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com

NEWS FLASH Comedy event to feature Tosh

FIU HOMECOMING, page 1 site, Panther Prowl is one of the biggest Irie, Kaeno, Danny Daze and Jorge events and traditions at the University. Felix. The event will be held from 8 p.m. FIU vs. UF football tickets now on sale Panther Prowl, fi ve at the Homecoming The event will take place on Nov. 9 at to 2 a.m. parade and seven at Ultra. the U.S. Century Bank Arena and will “[FIU Ultra] was once a block party Tickets for the FIU vs. University of Florida game Gabe Villanueva, director of produc- feature guests and comedians such as but now it is a DJ event that plays rock, are now available for purchase. tion and communication for Home- Daniel Tosh, Kevin Hart and Andrew hip-hop and dance,” said Alex Para- Students who wish to buy tickets for the Nov. 21 foot- coming Council, said he hopes that the Kennedy. yuelos, FIU Ultra chair. ball game will be able to do so for $45 at the University same amount of offi cers are available Lip Sync around the world, an event Homecoming will begin Nov. 9 with Credit Union Box Offi ce in the R. Kirk Landon Field during this year's events. that showcases students’ dancing and the FIU spirit pep rally at the Betty House. Public Safety offi cer Douglas Ochipa singing abilities, will take place on Nov. Chapman Plaza. According to Athletics, available tickets are very explained that after analyzing the events' 10 at 8 p.m. in the U.S. Century Bank “I’m really excited about Home- limited and students with a valid Panther ID will be schedule, they estimate how many offi - Arena. coming because our goal was to recruit restricted to two tickets. Students who wish to sit cers are needed in each event. Christina Perez, a junior majoring in diverse groups other than Greeks. This together must purchase tickets together. “We usually give them the same public relations, is going to be performing year’s going to be a lot new school spirit amount of offi cers every year since there for the fi rst time on the lip sync contest. because of the diverse groups,” said LOCAL hasn’t been any issues or problems with “I’m just looking forward to going Dawn Ogali, recruitment chair. past events,” Ochipa said. out on stage and showing my school “The purpose of Homecoming is to New toll system to eliminate toll plazas On Oct. 15, members of the Home- spirit as well as just having fun with my reaffi rm FIU’s traditions so that future coming Council started to distribute and sisters,” said Perez, a member of Phi generations of students and alumni can Miami-Dade toll road managers have unveiled a new post fl iers all over the Modesto Maidique Sigma Sigma. look forward to those traditions,” said toll system that seeks to eliminate toll plazas in major Campus and the Engineering Center for FIU Ultra, a dance party event that Sheska Ocascio, assistant director of toll roads. both Panther Prowl and Ultra. will be held between the Blue and Gold administration for the Homecoming According to The Miami Herald, the Toll-by-Plate According to the Homecoming Web Garages on Nov. 13, will present DJs Council. Program will close down toll plazas in favor of cameras that will take pictures of driver’s license plates. The plates are then linked to a pre-paid account that can be replenished by cash, credit card, check or money order Homecoming court back in action at a variety of locations, including some supermarkets and drug stores. MELISSA CACERES organizations. time stated that students e-mail. Offi cials say that rates for the program will be slightly Staff Writer “This year is kind of like on the court were prohib- “It seems to be going a lot higher than the electronic SunPass system in order to our guinea pig since we’re ited from advertising them- more smoothly. [In the past], continue to make it the more favorable option. In contrast to last year’s not putting as many restric- selves in the Internet through we’ve tried to regulate more The program will begin in 2010 and will be rolled out Homecoming week, the tions,” said Quintana, a junior social networking sites like to Florida’s Turnpike Homestead extension by 2012. Homecoming court will reign psychology major. “We’re Facebook, MySpace or even COURT, page 4 once again as the council in going to try and see what’s NATIONAL charge of the pageant makes going on and what ends up adjustments to the rules and happening.” Teen unemployment rate hits record high regulations for this year’s Last year, the court was candidates. canceled by the Homecoming The unemployment rate among teenagers in the work Each candidate is now Council due to accusations force hit 27.6% in the month of October, according allowed to campaign by word of cheating among the candi- to CNN Money. The rate, which was up 1.8% from of mouth and have one poster dates. Claims of excessive September, has set a third straight record high. on campus, according to Court internet campaigning and Experts say that the reason jobless rates for teens are Affairs Chair Alina Quintana. mishandling of the Box Tops up is due to an infl ux of unemployed adults competing She also added that the drive were brought up against for jobs teens would normally take, particularly in retail Box Tops for Education Drive a number of students on the and food services markets. will no longer be an event court. Regulations at the Currently, the national unemployment rate is 10.2 that every candidate must percent. participate in. Instead, they are to take part in a collab- -Compiled by Jorge Valens orative community service project with other students from each of their respective

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Students object to HANDS ON fliers on their cars

FORUM, page 1 Blue Garage available to accommo- date any overfl ow. The reason for this, gating,” Foster said. he said, was in lieu of FIU’s decision Foster added that though he under- to not build additional housing-specifi c stood that this change may be inconve- parking to replace the spaces lost after nient to housing students, who would the construction of Lakeview. have to move their cars before the game, “If you build parking just for housing, the decision came from various parties, housing will be the one who pays for it,” such as the Student Government Associ- said Foster. “If you build parking for the ation and the Offi ce of Student Affairs. University and you put housing spaces Students also brought up concerns in it, then it can be paid with Parking and regarding security on campus parking Transportation funds.” lots and promotional fl iers on cars. Parking and Transportation has Graduate student Katiey Genrich, also expanded the spaces in the gravel who recently had her housing decal parking area behind the future site of stolen, asked Foster if the department Parking Garage Five from 340 to 620 will be taking any steps to prevent the spaces. theft of housing decals. Additionally, Panther Shuttle was Housing decals do not have numbers created to utilize the empty parking assigned to them like regular decals do. spaces available in Panther Garage. Foster said they are looking into having “At FIU, we don’t have a supply registered, numbered housing decals as problem, we have a convenience early as next year. problem,” Foster said. Students were also concerned with Foster added that this shuttle solicitors leaving fl iers and pamphlets on program, which has transported about their cars, which stick to the cars when 6,000 students in September, was imple- exposed to the rain and sun. The 2009- mented to make parking in farther lots 2010 Student Handbook states that the and garages convenient. placement of fl iers or pamphlets in cars Joseph Haeffel, assistant director for is prohibited. Residential Life, said that though atten- Foster said that students should dance to the forum was lower than the notify Parking and Transportation or fi rst one, held on Oct. 4, he “appreci- VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON Public Safety if they fi nd fl iers on their ated” that students still came out to ask cars. questions. IN THE FIELD: Erica Burns (top) reaches out to hold a baby alligator at the Miccosukee Indian Foster also told students that Parking The next forum will be held on Dec. 2 Village and Cultural Center. Members of FIU’s Anthropology Through Film class (bottom) partake and Transportation has allocated 250 in Everglades Hall and will fi eld general in an airboat ride through the Everglades as part of a fi eld trip to the Indian Village. spaces for housing students, with the housing related questions. 4 The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com Students voice distrust of Program allows students pharmaceutical industry to hone leadership skills

TIMES TALKS, page 1 Attendance declined in comparison to PEER ADVISING, page 1 the fi rst Tuesday Times Talks. Around 50-60 encouraged to take time off their non-Univer- to have,” Cohen argued. students and faculty members were in atten- on-one interview. By Jan. 4, the near two- sity jobs due to the strenuous workload. During the discussion, many students dance for the fi rst event, while only around 20- month application process culminates in the One tip by senior Miguel Alvarado, a expressed their distrust of the pharmaceutical 25 attended the second event. announcement of the 2010 peer advisors. industry, fearing that many of these companies Among the faculty members in attendance Stanek said she wants students to apply, are looking out for their profi ts instead of the at this past Tuesday Times Talks was Steph- regardless of the experience they think they It helped me to people who they make medicine for. anie Doscher, the associate director of FIU’s lack. “At the end of the day, these companies are Offi ce of Global Learning Initiatives, who was “We’re looking for applicants with a develop personal and out to make money and they will try to market pleased to announce that The New York Times unique quality and a diverse background,” leadership skills. their products any way they can,” said Mike will be providing the University with a special Stanek said. Suarez, a senior majoring in psychology. guest speaker. Peer advisors are expected to attend fi ve- It’s the opportunity Lack of accountability by these medical “At the end of international education hour training sessions once a week upon being journals was also one of the concerns held at week, there is going to be a guest speaker. hired. of a lifetime. the discussion; specifi cally, what these jour- Carol Giacomo, the foreign affairs editor on At these training sessions, past advisors, Wen-Ju Chien, peer advisor coordinator nals stand to gain from having these articles The New York Times editorial board will be professors and deans of the various schools at Peer Advising Program published. here,” Doscher said. the University come to teach the prospective “In the general scheme of things, journals Giacomo, a former diplomatic correspon- advisors about FIU. benefi t because when they publish a high stakes dent for Reuters in Washington, covered The boot camp eventually ends with a current peer advisor was “to think of peer article, if they are reporting on a drug made foreign policy for the international wire service training marathon, involving eight-hour days advising as an internship. You don't go to by Pfi zer or Merck or so, they know that the for more than two decades before joining The of stuffi ng orientation bags and practicing the school or work while you have an internship, company may buy thousands or even millions New York Times’ editorial board in August various orientation skits. you're there for the experience.” worth of reprints of that paper to distribute to 2007. Sophomore Renzo Barrantes is a peer Peer advisors also attend a number of physicians around the country and say ‘look The event will be held at FIU’s Wertheim advisor for this year. events outside the University. at the results of our drug, in [one of] the top Performing Arts Center at 4 p.m. in Room “The training marathons are one big, hot This year, they will travel to the University medical journals in the world,’” Cohen stated. 170 on Nov. 20. After the talk, there will be a mess... of fun,” he said, adding that it was a of Louisville for the annual Southern Regional A 2009 The New York Times article esti- smaller discussion for journalism and interna- great bonding experience with his fellow Orientation Workshop, where peer advisors mated that 11 percent of “The New England tional relations students. It will be held in one of advisors. from across the country will meet. Journal of Medicine” articles, 8 percent of the WPAC classrooms from 5-6 p.m. and will When the summer orientation season In addition, a peer advisor retreat is orga- “The Journal of the American Medical Associ- consist of a Q-and-A session with Giacomo. comes, peer advisors have received a full nized so they can take a weekend off and relax ation” articles, 7.6 percent of “The Lancet and “It’s going to be a fantastic talk. It’s going semester of training and are prepared for any of among their friends. The last trip was to Fort Public Library of Science Medicine” articles, 5 to be on Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and the foreign the parents’ concerns or students’ questions. Myers, Fla. percent of “Annals of Internal Medicine” arti- policy challenges that are currently facing A typical orientation work day begins at 6 “I applied because I wanted to help the cles and 2 percent of “Nature Medicine” arti- President Obama,” Doscher said. a.m. and ends roughly at around 11 p.m. Orien- students who were quiet,” said Wen-Ju Chien, cles were ghost written. tations run daily during the summer session. a peer advisor coordinator. “It helped me to Peer advisors are allowed to take only one develop personal and leadership skills. It’s the Campaigning rules change online course during the orientation session and opportunity of a lifetime.”

COURT, page 2 “I think it’s great, the changes that they did. It’s about doing positive things and making a than necessary and we’ve got such a small difference,” said Mykaelle “Myka” Figueiredo, group of people trying to regulate a big event, it Student Government at Modesto Maidique gets very diffi cult,” said Campus Life Director Campus vice president and one of the candi- Eric Arneson. “You had some candidates who dates for Homecoming queen. “We’re coming thought other candidates were breaking regu- together as a court. We shouldn’t be here to lations, but we were not able to fi nd it or see divide the University, but to bring it together.” it. So this year, we had students regulate them- For the future, Quintana hopes to expand selves and act appropriately and they have the responsibilities of the king and queen so responded very well.” that they are able to become a recurring pres- In order to become eligible for the court, ence throughout the University during their students were required to complete an applica- reign. tion, have a minimum 2.74 GPA and be a full- “I want them to be at the president’s events, time student. Once they are offi cial candidates, at alumni events; just to show that the student they will participate in Homecoming events body, as far as Homecoming and wanting to such as Lip Sync, the Box Tops for Education bring back alumni, is still alive,” she said. Drive and the Homecoming parade and foot- Voting for the Homecoming court will take ball game. The king and queen are offi cially place on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the announced during the Homecoming game. Graham Center Computer Lab. Contact Us Pamela Duque BBC Managing Editor pamela.duque@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com Monday, November 9, 2009

SPC-BBC Dance series off ers students free ballroom lessons

DAVIS AUGUSTE a series of workshops to teach the Contributing Writer different dance styles, and we wanted it to be affordable for the students Sophomore Izabel Angelova has so we made it free,” said Bedeau, a been taking dance classes since her hospitality management major. junior year in high school, but she Alia Silvera, a senior public rela- had to stop because she couldn’t tions major and SPC’s treasurer, said afford them. that although the classes are meant This semester, she started to teach specifi c types of dances, taking dance classes for free at the students can request dance instruc- University. tors to teach them different styles. “The ‘Dancing with the Wolfe’ “Every semester we either add or series is especially great simply switch a dance style,” she said. “We because ballroom lessons are very want to make it free, so we take care expensive and that’s the reason I of the cost.” stopped dancing in high school,” said Bedeau also said SPC plans Angelova, an economics and interna- on adding more styles for future tional business major. semesters. The Student Programming “The hip-hop lessons are kept all Council at the Biscayne Bay Campus the time because of its numbers in created the “Dancing with the Wolfe” attendance, but we plan on adding series about eight years ago. belly dancing soon,” Bedeau said. The series offers weekly dance During Fall 2008, the Universi- ty’s Department of Dance stopped classes for students. TOMAS LOPEZ-MELIS/THE BEACON The classes take place every receiving applications from dance Monday in the Wolfe University majors due to budget cuts. HIP-HOP DANCING: Ekandem “E” Essiet, a choreographer with Steele 1 Management (right), leads stu- Center Room 155 from 6 p.m. to 7 Colette Hanna, a senior public dents in the hip-hop dance series hosted by SPC in the aerobics room every Tuesday at 7 p.m. p.m. for ballroom dancing styles, like relations major and the SPC cha-cha, tango, and rumba, and every marketing chair, was pursuing a Tuesday in the Recreation Center’s minor in dance. dance program is getting cut.” while making it free,” Bedeau said. more of passion, and the ordinary aerobics room from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. She said she likes the classes Bedeau and Silvera also want The dance series has let Angelova tango is a dance of spite,” she said. for hip-hop lessons. because the school doesn’t have a students to be more aware of the get back to her passion and work on “All the dances are taught by request, All the classes are free to dance program anymore. opportunity they have to take free her dream of dancing professionally. so the different styles of ballroom to students. “I do modern dancing mainly,” dance classes and encourage many She said she enjoys the classes a learn are endless.” Georgia Bedeau, SPC’s secretary, said Hanna. “The Wolfe series is to attend. lot. calls them “cultural entertainment.” great because I get exposed to styles “We wanted to do more and give “The styles all have their own For more information, contact “‘Dancing with the Wolfe’ is that I do not normally do because the more options for student activities, all themes to it: Argentinean tango is SPC at 305-919-5280.

SGC-BBC Homecoming 2009 at BBC Senators pass resolution to Visions of Atlantis – The Lost City Events: make algebra count for credit • Homecoming Pep Rally, Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. in the Wolfe University Center Panther Square • Visions of Atlantis Homecoming Dance, Nov. 12 MAUREEN NINO the senate’s meeting on Nov. 2. education, the University is the at 8 p.m. in the Wolfe University Center Ballrooms. Staff Writer The motion was seconded by only public institution in Florida Zahra Arbabi, lower division that does not consider MAC Free admission for students with valid Panther ID, After hearing several concerns senator. 1105 part of the UCC. $10 guests. from students about the Under- “The purpose of passing the “In 2003, the University graduate Core Curriculum, the resolution is to make MAC 1105 decided to combine general Homecoming Court Student Government Council at a core course instead of being education and core curriculum; the Biscayne Bay Campus wrote an elective. It will save students however, this created some • Princess: a resolution on Nov. 2 to change money,” said Gachette. “It will problems for students who trans- MAC 1105, College Algebra, still count toward their degree ferred into the University from 1. Junior Nadly Moline. Major: Social Work from its status as an elective to 2. Junior Ana Perez. Major: Journalism the status of a UCC credit. The resolution was written Students need a very strong college • Prince at the beginning of the Fall 1. Junior Nakeia Calvert. Major: History semester by Natalya Cohen, algebra background for some courses. SGC-BBC senator at-large, after Th e class does fulfi ll college credit and overhearing a conversation when • Queen: she was studying in the learning students are given a grade, but the 1. Junior Melissa Pierro. Major: Public Relations center. course is counted as an elective. 2. Senior Ameila Patricio Harjhoon. Major: Biology “A student was expressing 3. Junior Lorraine Ander. Major: Business. that this was his third time taking Valerie Morgan, assistant dean 4. Senior Vanessa Ferbes. Major: Hospitality Man- the class,” she said. “And I heard Undergraduate Education him say ‘it doesn’t even count as agement a UCC.’” According to Cohen, SGA is and help students to graduate public institutions and did not • King working to get more advisors faster, instead of taking classes have an associate’s degree,” she 1. Senior Blayne Stone. Major: Liberal Arts for both campuses to end the they don’t need.” said. confusion. Nikolay Chikishev, lower When students enter the 2. Sophomore Mohamed Ghumrami. Major: Crimi- Cohen brought the issue to division senator at SGC-BBC, University, they must take a nal justice. the attention of the senate, and also believes the resolution will placement test that will place the motion was made by Leatrice save students money. them in a math class based on Voting for the Court takes place Nov. 9 - Nov.11 at the Gachette, SGC-BBC nursing and According to Valerie Morgan, SPC stand that will be located in Panther Square. health services senator, during assistant dean of undergraduate SGC-BBC, page 6 6 The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 AT THE BAY www.fi usm.com

Senate wants SPARKLING SHORES math class to count for UCC

SGC-BBC, page 5 the UCC requirement, according to Neistein. their results, and in some “Just because student cases, they are placed in government passes a MAC 1105. resolution it does not “Students need a mean the faculty will very strong college approve it,” Morgan algebra background for said. some courses,” Morgan The resolution also said. “The class does points out that students fulfill college credit have other UCC math and students are given a courses to choose from, grade, but the course is such as Finite Math, that counted as an elective.” do not serve as prereq-

Although the resolu- uisites to high level SERGIO MONTEALEGRE/THE BEACON tion was passed unani- courses, like Calculus mously by the senate, it for Business, according CLEAN UP: TOP: Victoria must still be presented to to Morgan. Aguila, SGA arts and the administration. The ultimate deci- science senator (left) and According to Sholom sion is up to the faculty, Gregory Jean-Baptiste, Neistein, SGC-BBC Morgan said. sophomore in computer president, the resolution “I think it’s great that science, throw away trash must now be approved the students are taking found in the mangrove. by the administration interest in helping each LEFT: Thalia Chan, sopho- and follow the chain of other. If it does get more in hospitality (left) command. approved, it will help and Andrew Beitler, senior The provost, Douglas students who decide in hospitality, help clean Wartzok, would make to change majors after during SGA’s Day at the the final decision. After- taking College Algebra,” Bay on Nov. 6. RIGHT: ward, the resolution she said. Mike Sabater, senior in would have to be passed psychology, helps clean. to the state board to see if MAC 1105 would fulfill SERGIO MONTEALEGRE/THE BEACON PHILIPPE BUTEAUT/THE BEACON d November 9, 2009 Page 7

2009

Week of events to feature lots of laughs, lip syncing and levity

JANET CAREAGA p.m. The football team will be individually. The show will be Staff Writer there along with music and tons also be at the U.S. Century Bank of giveaways for participating Arena at 8 p.m. FIU’s annual Homecoming students. “We have a lot of teams this festivities have arrived with this At 8 p.m., the annual Panther year that are not just Greek- year’s theme: “The Tradition Prowl comedy show will be oriented, which is a big difference

Continues.” happening at the U.S. Century from last year. Lip Sync has a more

The events begin Nov. 9 and Bank Arena featuring stand-up international feel so it incorporates will lead up to the Homecoming from Daniel Tosh, Kevin Hart and the different kinds of students we 2009 game on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. against Andrew Kennedy. have at FIU,” said Alina Quintana, the University of North Texas. The show is free but tickets are a junior majoring in psychology “We want students to have required for admission. They can and the Court Affairs chair for the more understanding of FIU tradi- be picked up with a valid student Homecoming Council. tion. FIU is a huge school and we ID in Campus Life. On Nov. 11, the University will do have traditions. Homecoming This year’s Lip Sync contest be closed for Veteran’s Day but itself is a tradition,” said Cristine will be held on Nov. 10. FIU those running for Homecoming Ale, a junior majoring in inter- organizations will be rallying court will be attending a commu- s national business and assistant their most talented members and nity service event at the Tropical director of fi nance for the Home- putting together an FIU-spirited Audubon Society. coming Committee. performance in hopes of winning The court, along with fi ve The festivities commence with the competition. members of each competing Monday’s pep rally at the Betty This year, the competition is Chapman Plaza from noon to 2 also open for students to compete EVENTS, page 10 Page 8 The Beacon’s 2009 Homecoming Special Page 9

HOMECOMING PARADE LIP SYNC CONTEST President Rosenberg Contest to combine grand marshaling lip syncing with revamped parade University traditions

ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ ADRIAN ESPINOSA Staff Writer Contributing Writer

This year’s Homecoming Parade will focus on bringing During Homecoming Week, students create teams back school pride and refl ecting on the University’s accom- among themselves and take part in different happen- plishments over the years. ings around campus. One of these events is the Lip To date, the Homecoming Parade has not been a huge Sync contest which draws a crowd every year with success. Many students had been unaware of the event. its diverse set of spirited students and upbeat perfor- “I didn’t even know we had a Homecoming Parade. I mances. think students don’t have school spirit here and we don’t get The Lip Sync contest will take place in the U.S. too involved in school activities,” said Tatiana Campuzano, a Century Bank Arena on Nov. 10. junior broadcast journalism major. “I like the performances, they’re always enter- So, why did the Homecoming Council decide to bring back taining and I always enjoy seeing all of the hard the parade? work that goes into them,” said Alina Quintana, a “In the past, the parade hasn’t been such a strong tradition senior majoring in psychology and the Court Affairs within our Homecoming Week. This year, I wanted to really chair for the Homecoming Council. improve it and I’m trying to get things to motivate students Before the contest, each team will create an orig- to come,” said Daniela Gonzalez, sophomore criminal justice inal skit or play that centers on a specifi c theme. major and Special Events chair for the Homecoming Council. The theme this year is focused on FIU traditions. The parade plans on taking a retrospective look at FIU’s The teams usually consist of different clubs or accomplishments. organizations that come together to form one power- “The way I see Homecoming Week is that it’s a way to house spirit machine. So far, 10 teams are on deck to unify the school and bring back the alumni and share the pump up the crowd at the contest. school spirit between the alumni and ourselves so we can see The only rules of the contest are that the music how far FIU has come. It’s just a chance to see the ways FIU played is appropriate for the entire audience – leaving has grown from such a small university and enjoy it together,” out any suggestive lyrics and material – and each skit Gonzalez said. cannot exceed the time limit of seven minutes. Caro This year’s grand marshal will be the University’s new Soria, a sophomore majoring in political science president, Mark Rosenberg. FIU alum and State House Repre- is the head of the Lip Sync event and was a team sentative Anitere Flores will also be participating and will member last year for a skit. be riding alongside student government President Anthony “I had an amazing time, and I thought it was a fun Rionda in a spirit car provided by the Homecoming’s sponsor, way to show FIU spirit,” she said. Esserman International. Aside from spreading school spirit and pride and Gonzalez said they chose Rosenberg as the grand marshal getting the crowd involved, this year’s skits will because he represents the good things to come for the incorporate FIU traditions into the performances. University. The winner is usually the loudest, funniest and most “With our new president, it’s like a fresh start for FIU. We spirited of them all. see a new era, a new beginning. We have a new medical school Although there are not any prizes awarded to the and a new stadium; we have so many accomplishments that I winner, the objective is to be the most spirited team don’t think anyone has really taken note of. Nobody’s really during Homecoming. taken into consideration how much we’ve grown.” “Everyone is together, and packed into the arena, The parade starts its route in Lot Five traveling toward the it’s an exciting experience,” said Kim Harvery, a Frost Art Museum and ends at the stadium. It’s shorter than in sophomore majoring in biology. previous years. Homecoming teams don’t just participate in Lip “I made the route shorter than previous years just because Sync, they rack up points in other contests throughout that way people have one general area to go to and they aren’t the week and the winner in general is the one with spread throughout campus. There will be less confusion on the most points. where to go. I’ve also set up for bleachers to be placed next to Even so, Lip Sync is a notable event because it the judges in front of the Frost so they can sit there comfort- manages to involve students in a sing and dance ably. I know it’s hot outside, so I try to accommodate to that as extravaganza and it gets the crowd up on their feet much as possible,” Gonzalez said. “We want to encourage the and feeling proud of their school in preparation for student body to come out and celebrate FIU. ” the long-awaited football game on Saturday. There will be plenty of free giveaways at the event like T- The contest has been in place for many years now shirts and other FIU memorabilia. and is a staple among the Homecoming events. This Gonzalez says that it is an important goal to make sure that year promises to be especially exciting because there the event is open to every student. will be a talent contest incorporated into the main “We’re really emphasizing on getting everyone involved event. and promoting school unity and pride. So we really tried to Not only will teams showcase their spin on make an effort to not only involve the Greeks but also get the panther pride, they will also be able to show off indi- [Council for Student Organizations] clubs to get involved. We vidual skills. have a few colleges participating and making spirit cars, so Among the various Homecoming activities, Lip that’s also very new. We’ve never had any of the colleges in Sync is one that will combine high-energy perfor- the past do that,” she said. mances, highly esteemed tradition and plenty of FIU One notable addition to the parade is the new College of spirit to go around, according to Soria and other Medicine, which will be making a spirit car for the parade. organizers of the event. The new addition is part of the Homecoming Council’s goal to make this week more about the University as a whole instead of just those apart of the Greek system. Homecoming Angeline Gonzalez, a senior elementary education major and member of Alpha Xi Delta, says the Homecoming Parade Lip Sync Contest is important to the student body for many reasons. “It takes a lot of time and dedication to put a Homecoming Time: Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. fl oat together. This encourages the student body to come together to create a masterpiece that will then be displayed Where: U.S. Century Bank during the parade.” Arena She added that the Homecoming Parade is an exciting way to see how proud students are to be Panthers. Price: Free Daniela Gonzalez added that she feels that Homecoming Week is all about traditions. “Even though they are so young, our traditions unify our Theme: “Around the world” student body. We’ve become such a great university in such a short time,” she said. Page 10 The Beacon’s Homecoming Special November 9, 2009 Festivities to feature Panther Prowl to include former shoe ‘Fun Run’ for charity salesman turned comedian, star of TV show

ISABEL MAZA performing at comedy clubs comedian with a diverse produced, developed and as well as parade Staff Writer around the nation – mostly ethnic background. His father starred in a CBS pilot that was in Boston, New York and is British and his mother is based on his life and comedy. EVENTS, page 7 garages. FIU’s annual Home- Los Angeles. Since then, he Colombian so Kennedy is His comedy revolves around All proceeds will go to St. coming Week has arrived and has appeared in fi lms such as fl uent in both English and his multicultural background team, will be gardening and Jude’s Children’s Hospital. one of the week’s fi rst major Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie Spanish. He uses his expe- and unique upbringing. planting exotic foliage. At 1 p.m., the Residence Hall events is the Panther Prowl 4, Along Came Polly, Soul riences traveling the world Last year’s comedy show On Nov. 12 there will be Association will be hosting comedy show. Plane and Paper Soldiers. as a platform for his comedy featured comedians Tony student voting for Home- the fourth annual Lakeview Panther Prowl is an annual He also co-produced, wrote to discuss his unique obser- Rock, Craig Robinson, who coming king and queen. Carnival with free food and Homecoming event. It is a and starred in the 2004 ABC vations of life, family and can be seen on the TV show Voting will start at 9 a.m. and music. free comedy show open to all sitcom “The Big House.” politics. He “The Offi ce” and former “Last end at 7 p.m. The offi cial game tailgate students. This year’s Panther Andrew Kennedy is a r e c e n t l y Comic Standing” contestant The Graham Center Prowl will take place on Nov. Ralphie May. computer lab will be open for 9 in the U.S. Century Bank “Last year’s Panther students to vote during those We have a lot of Arena at 8 p.m. Prowl was really funny and times. Voting can also be teams this year that The show will feature entertaining. I’m excited to done from home or any other are not just Greek- comedians Daniel Tosh, Kevin see how this year’s will be,” computer by logging on to oriented, which is a Hart and Andrew Kennedy. said junior public relations Daniel Tosh is the star of his major, Silvia Revilla. PantherSoft. big diff erence from On Nov. 13, festivities own show on Comedy Central Attendees of this year’s begin with the Homecoming last year. Lip Sync entitled “Tosh.0,” which airs Panther Prowl will also parade in Lot Five at 4 p.m. has a more interna- Thursdays at 10 p.m. The be entered in a raffl e Organizations competing tional feel. show deals with all things to win comedy CDs have spent countless hours Internet-related and often and DVDs as well working on their fl oats for Alina Quintana, Court Affairs features clips from YouTube as a football signed the parade. Homecoming Council and commentary from by Miami Dolphins “Each team is focusing Tosh himself. receiver Ted Ginn Jr. on one specifi c FIU tradi- “Only Daniel “The council has tion but we recommend will begin at 4 p.m. at the Tosh knows how to been working very them to incorporate all of the stadium and end when the combine the right hard on this year’s traditions somehow,” said Homecoming game begins at amount of sarcasm Panther Prowl, and Kate Stuart, a senior health 7 p.m. and truth to make his we know it will be an services administration major “Homecoming this year comedy not only original amazing event,” said and Homecoming rules and is different because we have but addictingly hilarious,” Homecoming Council regulations chair. reached out to more orga- said sophomore nursing member Andres Penalver. There will be 11 teams nizations,” said Stefany major Patrick Iglesias. The show will also feature competing in Homecoming Marcelino, a junior manage- According to the Home- a portion where council and about 15 participating in ment information systems coming Web site, Tosh made members will hand out free the parade. major and homecoming’s his debut on “The Late Show Homecoming giveaways FIU Ultra – the Univer- overall director. “It is bigger with David Letterman” and to the crowd. The council sity’s version of the Ultra and we hope for more partic- his TV credits include “The Daniel Tosh will also show a video at the Music Festival – begins Nov. ipation, more school spirit Late Late Show with Craig event introducing the students 13 at 8 p.m. between the and building tradition.” Kilborn,” “Jimmy Kimmel involved in the Homecoming Blue and Gold garages. Free “We want students to Live” and “Last Call with Council and a preview of the tickets from Campus Life are commemorate old traditions Carson Daly.” week’s events. also required for entry. Four and help us build new ones,” Kevin Hart was a shoe Panther Prowl is just the DJs will be playing until 2 she said. salesman before he got into the fi rst of the Homecoming a.m. fi eld of comedy. He decided events to occur during the On Nov. 14 at 7 a.m., the For more information to give stand-up comedy week of Nov. 9-14. All Inter-Fraternity Council will regarding the date and times a try by participating in a Homecoming events are free be having a 5K FUN run of Homecoming festivities, local comedy club’s amateur to students and will be occur- between the Blue and Gold see the Calendar below. night. His performance was ring on campus throughout a success and he soon began the week.

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS: HOMECOMING EDITION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 HOMECOMING PEP INVISIBLE CHILDREN LIP SYNC AROUND THE DANCE MARATHON 100 VETERAN’S DAY HAPPY HOUR AND JAZZ VOTE FOR UNITED WAY RALLY General Meeting WORLD DAY CELEBRATION CELEBRATION NIGHT HOMECOMING KING COMMITTEE WHEN: 11 p.m. WHEN: 6 p.m. AND QUEEN General Meeting HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 4:30 p.m. WHERE: GC 343 WHERE: Club 50, 485 Brickell HOW MUCH: Free Ave. CAMPUS BIBLE WHERE: GC 1235 WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHEN: 12 p.m. FELLOWSHIP Homecoming competition of WHEN: 12 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free AN EVENING WITH WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free Bible Alive students performing songs, HOW MUCH: Free RICHARD POWERS WHEN: 7:30 p.m. dances, and cheers! WHERE: Lummus Park, 10th HOW MUCH: Free MUSLIM STUDENTS WHERE: GC Chapman Plaza WHERE: GC Pit ASSOCIATION HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 8 p.m. St. and Ocean Drive WHERE: GC Computer Lab WHERE: GC 1235 HOW MUCH: Free CHOSEN GENERATION PEP RALLY WHERE: U.S. Century Bank SOUNDS OF LIGHT DIRTY HAIRY FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT WHEN: 12 p.m. PANTHER PROWL Arena COMEDY SHOW PASE ROCK Live Performance by SOL! HOW MUCH: Free Miami Book fair event CAMPUS BIBLE WHEN: 8 p.m. Event Planning Meeting WHERE: GC Pit WHEN: 7:30 p.m. FELLOWSHIP HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 3 p.m. Bible Alive HOW MUCH: $10 WHERE: WUC Ballroom HOW MUCH: Free FRENCH CLUB WHEN: 7:30 p.m. General Meeting WHERE: Chapman WHERE: GC 305 Literature Conference HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 7 p.m. Conference Center WHEN: 8 p.m. Enjoy the comedic stylings HOW MUCH: Free DIVERSITY UNIVERSITY of Daniel Tosh and more! WHERE: GC 1235 WHEN: 11 p.m. EVENT HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: GC Cafeteria Annex BADFISH WHEN: 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: GC 243 Sublime Tribute Band WHEN: 7:30 p.m. HOW MUCH: $5 AMERICAN MARKETING WHERE: Fountainbleau, ASSOCIATION TRUTH FOR LIFE WHEN: 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free -Compiled by Mariana WHERE: U.S. Century Bank 4441 Collins Ave. WHERE: GC East Ballroom Dinner General Meeting HOW MUCH: Free Ochoa. Arena Got an event you want WHEN: 11 p.m. WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: REVOLUTION LIVE, HOW MUCH: Free 200 W Broward Blvd. featured? Send an HOW MUCH: Free e-mail to mariana. WHERE: GC 243 WHERE: GC 343 ochoa@fi usm.com. Contact Us Iris Febres Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 11 www.fi usm.com Monday, November 9, 2009

Provision BAD NEWS SGC-MMC senate should use Speed-Act judiciously, paves way bide time with bigger issues The Student Government Council at for equality Modesto Maidique Campus senate should have the option to pass or reject a bill or ODETTE BARRIENTOS resolution the day it is presented. Staff Writer However, the Senate Speed Pass Act, which allows the senate to pass legislation Matthew Shepard, a college student from after a first reading instead of the two read- Wyoming, was kidnapped and tortured to ings set by the campus bylaws, should not death simply because he was gay in October be used as the primary method of passing of 1998. legislation. That same year in Texas, a black man So far this year, nearly every resolution named James Byrd Jr. was chained to a pickup has been passed using the act. truck by three white men and dragged to his The SGC-MMC senate is becoming death because of the color of his skin. accustomed to hastily voting on resolu- One can only hope that these brutal, merci- tions instead of treating the act as a means less killings have not been forgotten. of saving time. On Oct. 28, 2009, 11 years after these When deciding on the state bill, CS/CS/ heinous crimes, President Barack Obama justice system, but the fact that the law is now an African-American in the White House, one HB 885, entitled the “Student Health Insur- signed into law a $680 billion defense spending granting protection to a heavily discriminated would think we’ve made progress. However, ance Protection Act,” which would have bill which includes a new provision of hate group of people makes me hopeful. even that took longer than it should have. required students to have health insurance crime protection for homosexuals, which were More than 77,000 hate crime incidents Nevertheless, hate crimes will not stop to enroll in a public Florida university, the not previously protected under the law before. were reported by the FBI between 1998 and because of one signed piece of paper. But, senate passed a resolution against the state That provision is known as The Matthew 2007. A reported 12,000 of those crimes were the fact stands that homosexuals have been bill. Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes based on sexual orientation. blatantly disregarded when it comes to being SGC-MMC President Anthony Rionda Prevention Act, which was hailed by Rep. John A. Boehner of Ohio, the House protected by the federal government. vetoed the resolution because he felt the supporters as the “fi rst major federal gay rights Republican leader, called the legislation “This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual senate needed more time to better under- legislation.” “radical social policy,” according to the New and transgender brothers and sisters whose stand the subject they were voting on. Indeed, it is a historic move for human York Times. lives were cut short because of hate,” said This is the second resolution Rionda rights, particularly gays and lesbians in If being radical means giving every Amer- Human Rights Campaign President Joe vetoes this semester. The first veto was the America. Similar hate crime provisions have ican the right to some kind of legislative Solmonese in a statement released on Oct. 28. resolution which sought the restructuring passed the House and the Senate in previous protection no matter what their sexual prefer- It will be a long time before gay men and of both SGC-MMC and SGC at Biscayne years but have never made it all the way. ence, then there is no problem being radical. women obtain the equal rights they’re enti- Bay Campus. Although it isn’t the complete legaliza- Justice, or rather equality, has always been a tled to have, but a hurdle was cleared with this When making rulings that require tion and acceptance of gay unions, it’s a minor struggle throughout history. It seems like every provision. research and reviewing state bills, the step in the right direction. The most unfortu- era has a new group trying to gain equal rights, Before any other equality laws are debated, senate should spend more than one meeting nate part is that it has taken America this long even native American citizens. Why does it it’s the hate and prejudice among the people to arrive at the best possible decision. to get to the point where this could be written take us so long to embrace a different color that needs to disappear. Justice is for everyone, Especially if the resolution is signifi- under the law. I don’t completely believe in the of skin or a different sexual preference? With not just heterosexuals. cant such as the health care resolution or as complex as the restructuring resolution. The Speed Pass Act should be an exception to the standard way of passing Bonuses aim to ease harm done by executives legislation. But this semester, the SGC-MMC senate ROMNEY MANASSA seemed well off enough to received the most taxpayer aid. has overused the act and it could become Staff Writer provide their higher-ups with Altogether, these plans will apply difficult to break the habit. billions in bonuses: Goldman Th e problem was to 28 of the country’s largest The senate should adhere to the rules Excess is quickly becoming Sachs, for example, awarded $20 that these deals were institutions. set by the campus bylaws which state that an issue in American public billion to its executive staff, a too generous and The intention of all this isn’t so bills or resolutions must be read twice discourse: the excess of near-record, despite having also short-sighted: execs much to curb high pay altogether, during two different meetings in order to government spending, the excess acquired billions in federal aid. got large rewards for but to crackdown on a perverse be passed. of American consumerism and Even fi rms that are still taking system that awards executives This method, though more time the excess of Wall Street all enter a loss for shareholders, such as short-term profi ts massive amounts of money in consuming, allows for discourse and into our political discussions at Citigroup and Bank of America, achieved by shady return for garnering high profi ts. will ultimately yield a more informed one point or another. continue to pay hefty executive means. In retrospect, this makes sense: decision. Between the three though, bonuses. the point of these bonuses is to What method the senate uses to vote for the overindulgence of corporate To add more to this injustice, attract talented people and incent largely taken notice of this issue bills and resolution should be decided on a executives elicits perhaps the many of those responsible them to bring in the money. and has taken several steps to case-by-case basis. most ire – as far as most people for driving their companies The problem was that address – or at least attempt to. If a resolution is a minor piece of legis- are concerned – such greed to the ground – and helping these deals were too generous The Federal Reserve, which lation or has been tabled for an extended got us into this mess, and has bring the economy down with and short-sighted: execs got has taken up a lot of responsibility period of time, then the Speed Pass Act is gone largely unpunished, even them – had received “golden- large rewards for short-term for several major corporations acceptable. continuing to this very day parachutes,” large pay packages, profi ts achieved by shady and and banks, has announced plans For example, in October 2008, the despite the lingering economic when they resigned or were imprudent means. Their only to regulate executive pay and senate proposed a resolution to condemn malaise. fi red. Such extravagant bonuses motivation was to bring in the compensation. Around the same the beating of a student at a football game, While several banks and were bad enough without money, however possible, in time, the Obama administration but it was not passed until February 2009. companies seemed needy enough apparently awarding failure and order to get their bonus money. announced plans to curb executive However a resolution that calls for the to require billions in taxpayer incompetence. complete restructure of student govern- pay for the seven companies that aid to survive, some apparently The federal government has EXECUTIVES, page 12 ment is an issue that would require more consideration and scrutiny. The Speed Pass Act was passed in February 2009 and written by then-Senate EDITORIAL POLICY DISCLAIMER QUOTATIONATION OPINIONPIECE Speaker Jean Roseme and then-Senate Editorials are the unifi ed voice The opinions presented within “But history tells us that job growth al- of the editorial board, which this page do not represent the Speaker Pro-Tempe Christopher Ponce. is composed of the editor in ways lags behind economic growth, views of The Beacon Editorial 10.2 The senate’s motto for how to use the chief, management, and the Board. These views are separate which is why we have to continue to Speed Pass Act this semester should be editors of each of the fi ve sec- from editorials and refl ect indi- simple: use it, don’t abuse it. tions. The Beacon welcomes pursue measures that create jobs.” The percentage unemployment any letters regarding or in vidual perspectives of contribut- rate for the United States in the response to its editorials, send ing writers and/or members of President Barack Obama, counseling patience about month of October, the highest them to opinion@fi usm.com the University community. the nation’s high unemployment rate. since 1983. 12 The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 OPINION www.fi usm.com WHAT’S WRONG WITH ROMANCE?: PART 1 OF 2 Global warming Most girls grow up to want affects less people

more than fairy-tale endings CHARLES VILLARD changes in interest, it only refl ects a Contributing Writer trend that has been occurring since PARADISE AFSHAR And if any guy would ever actually want them. before the issue was brought up in Staff Writer open doors, be nice and answer I know that the odds of falling A new Pew Research survey theaters in 2006. Gallup polls have my every whim, I would stay in love with someone over a radio reports that fewer voters feel global shown a decreasing interest starting As a woman who has prob- away from him because I would show will never happen, but that warming is a major issue, if an issue in 2000, where 72 percent believed ably seen every romantic comedy think he’s looking for some- doesn’t stop me from loving the at all. the issue warranted concern, and made in the last century, these thing more. I’m not looking for story line in Sleepless in Seattle Thirty-fi ve percent of poll-takers continuing through 2004, where movies are not the only reason perfection. and wishing it could be me one said that global warming was a only 51 percent believed so. why we have a false notion of And sure there are girls like day while watching the movie. serious problem, a 9-point decrease After the release of Gore’s docu- love. freshman Brittany Wojnar, a “All it does is give you hope, from polls in early 2008. mentary, An Inconvenient Truth, the It’s because of society, more biology major, who look to then you realize it’s never going This coincides with an increase public’s interest remained minimal, specifi cally members of the oppo- Disney princesses as a model of to happen,” said freshman Tiffany in nay-sayers of global warming, with only 36 percent of poll takers site sex. Not every little girl who a perfect guy. Beale, a mechanical engineering with a 14 percent drop in respon- worrying a great deal about global watched Cinderella and Beauty major. dents who believe there is solid warming. and the Beast growing up wanted Let’s face it, perfection is over- evidence of the environmental So why the lack of interest? to be like those princesses. You can look at them rated, and when presented with a phenomenon – from 71 percent Do Americans not understand the “You watch Disney movies or as role models when perfect guy, or girl, most people down to 57. concept of the rising average of the romantic comedies since you are don’t want it. As for those girls Despite my urge to be politically Earth’s near-surface air and water a little girl, it starts with Disney you’re little, but if it who are sitting there wishing for correct, I cannot fi nd a reason to temperatures since the 20th century and goes on to When Harry Met transfers over to their prince to come, not many disagree. In fact, I think Americans due to greenhouse gases? Sally,” said senior Karen Vanega, today, sorry, but guys fi nd that attractive. are correct not to be worried. I don’t think so, especially after an art history major. “Some girls you’re kind of ditzy. Charles Wright, an architec- The “threat” of global warming year’s of global warming and green like it, but most girls don’t like it. ture major, fi nds it a “turnoff” has never been a solid concern; and hype brought up by the media. Polls They complain when a guy is too Jose Lazo, freshman when girls buy into the prin- despite Al Gore’s fabulous docu- show that they do understand the perfect.” English major cesses ideal too much. And other mentary, we won’t be reliving consequences, with over 97 percent And Vanega could not be more guys agree. Waterworld any time soon. reporting knowledge of it. correct. Think about it: some girls “You can look at them as role The same way there was a So while science may be correct have this fantasy of the perfect “I’m looking for Prince models when you’re little, but if consensus in the scientifi c commu- about global warming affecting the man, who will come in with his Charming. I have standards and it transfers over to today, sorry, nity backing Gore’s theories, Earth, I fi nd that putting so much white horse and sweep her off the princes are there,” she said. but you’re kind of ditzy,” said science has gone further to disprove stock in conjecture and predictions her feet. But when it happens, we However, she said if she ever Jose Lazo, a freshman majoring it. is unnecessary. If these polls are label him as one thing: a creep. meets that perfect man, she will in English. According to the climate any evidence, Americans are on the I am not expecting a guy to most likely think he’s a “creep.” Honestly, he’s right. But research unit at the University of right track. The polar ice caps might come and rescue me from my That feeling is pretty much felt luckily, most girls can separate East Anglia in the United Kingdom, melt or not; it will be the natural life of writing papers and doing across the board. We watch fantasy form reality. Earth’s average temperature has course of things that dictate that. homework. I’m more realistic these movies to escape reality The next and fi nal install- only increased by fractions – only To those who are greatly worried than that, I just want someone and pretend that these things can ment of this series will appear on 0.17 degrees Celsius per decade about a half degree increase in who will stand by me. happen to us … but we don’t Friday, Nov. 13. since 1978. temperature over the course of 30 While these polls do show drastic years, I say this: get a tan. Networks’ biased views detrimental No more bailouts means PAMELA PATTERSON MSNBC leans to the left. They cover MSNBC, on the other hand, Contributing Writer the same events and both come out falls on the other end of the spec- with different stories. trum and constantly sings Obama’s more intervention needed When looking for reliable sources The only problem is that these praises, aligning itself with Demo- of information many people look outlets don’t publish these two cratic views. EXECUTIVES, page 11 compensation; for example, to popular news outlets like Fox or different stories as opinion; they’re Some critics note that the mandating that bonuses reward MSNBC. Why they do so varies; published as fact. network seems to operate in the Extrapolate this practice across transparent practices and long- some look for coverage, others look In the case of health care, Fox same way Fox did for Bush; Obama several institutions nationwide, term profi ts benefi ts, or requiring for reaffi rmation of their own views. sees the health care proposal as a receives constant, positive coverage. and you get the fi nancial crash as details of these bonuses, which Although these outlets may seem total government takeover. MSNBC believes that most people a dramatic indication of this failed are often secretive, are open to the like reliable sources of information, Fox believes the health care love Obama and support him the system. public and company shareholders. they often turn out to be extreme, plan is going to hurt the average way they do. Not surprisingly, the idea of an Besides, the government already which makes things even more American, while MSNBC thinks Both Fox and MSNBC hold already bigger federal government has a hand in regulating numerous complicated. the proposal will help the average their views to be correct. However, calling the shots for private business activities. The public A new study from Stanford American. People read these stories Obama’s approval rating in October companies is pretty unappealing doesn’t object to federal break- University indicates that people with and believe what they read – they was 53 percent – meaning the to a lot of Americans, perhaps ups of monopolies or laws against extremist views are more willing shouldn’t. country is, for the most part, split more so than corporate excess unethical practices. Why should to share their opinions because Last month, members of Obama’s down the middle. itself. But if the government has the fl awed executive pay system, they convince themselves that their staff went on air to accuse the Fox The alcohol study at Stanford already intervened in a lot of these a major factor in our economic views are the majority. Kimberly Network of only taking one side shows that Fox and MSNBC are corporations, it might as well put breakdown, be exempted? Ross Morrison and Dale Miller on their stories about our current more willing to speak out on their in place rules that will ensure they If all Americans are being interviewed 37 students at Stan- president. beliefs because they believe their won’t have to be bailed out again. expected to persevere and patiently ford University about their views on One of Obama’s staff members views are the majority. It’s not about socialist endure the sacrifi ces required to alcohol consumption in freshmen claimed, “They take their talking Both networks have a fl awed punishment against private citizens survive this recession, the same dorms. points, put them on the air; take their view on the world they continue to either, as more paranoid opponents applies to those in charge of these The social experiment discov- opposition research, put them on air their stories. As news networks suggest. As a compromise to those companies. Having to make do ered that students who believed their the air. And that’s fi ne. But let’s not both Fox and MSNBC are wrongful fearing too much government with a salary of “only” a few views were in the majority were more pretend they’re a news network the for addressing opinions as facts. power and those who feel some hundred thousand dollars is hardly willing to express their opinions. way CNN is.” This is because Fox People read their stories to get regulation should be exerted, the an unreasonable sacrifi ce for the In their political views Fox seems to only take on the Republican news and they now have to think Fed is aiming to merely change good of the country. leans very much to the right, while view. twice. up the process of executive

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Second year club looks GOOD START to make big impression

WRESTLING, PAGE 15 Division II national champion. The team HOW TO JOIN practices fi ve days a week. The practices are team oriented and physically and mentally exhausting, says Garo. There are limited fees to join, “You’re there to work, so it’s best that you including a $10 a month payment that go in with the right intentions,” Garo said. goes toward the coach for his services, “If you have the right attitude and enough and a one-time registration fee. discipline, you will get a lot out of it.” You must be a student at FIU to When asked about what the best part of compete, however anyone can partake the team was, Garo said it was the possi- in the practices. bility of becoming a better wrestler. For any information about joining “It’s basically knowing that you’re the team, or any questions about the pushing yourself as hard as you can, you team’s schedule, feel free to contact know you’re improving with a great coach Co-President Alexis Garo at 954-248- as well as representing FIU.” 6532, or go to www.FIUwrestling. One of the regular season tournaments com. that will be a highlight for the team is the Florida Classic at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The tournament, which will school into the collegiate level,” Garo said. be held Dec. 5, is one of the biggest tourna- “One thing that we would want is for the ments on the NCWA schedule, likely to be club to still exist on the side for individuals hosting over 10 teams. that just want a place to go and wrestle.” The tournament will play a fairly impor- The team will be hosting a fundraising tant role in qualifying for the championship, tournament this month at the FIU Recreation as well as generating publicity for the teams Center, in which Miami-Dade high schools that are competing. will compete. The funds that are raised from Co-President Manny Carbon says in addi- this event will go towards the team’s facili- tion to having an outlet for further genera- ties and travel costs, as well as tournament tions and a winning program, the talent pool registration fees. in South Florida is also one of the most over- Garo said the club is not in danger of looked in the nation. being cut or eliminated due to fi nancial diffi - CHRIS ADAMS/THE BEACON culties, but he mentioned that transportation “Miami-Dade has some excellent wres- GOING UP: Junior guard Michelle Gonzalez had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, costs and equipment fees are their biggest tlers, and it would be good to let them know and 3 steals in the Golden Panthers’ 67-50 exhibition win over Nova. that they can take their talents beyond high fi scal responsibilities. Hopes of bowl eligibility gone

FOOTBALL, PAGE 16 occasions. “We decided to put that in this week just to try and change “We knew we had to contain him because he’s the heart up things,” Berry said. “I think we did alright, we need to work and soul of that offense,” said linebacker Scott Bryant. “We on it a little bit more.” just didn’t play assignment football.” The Golden Panthers offense was unable to capitalize on The Golden Panthers, without starting quarterback Paul opportunities, however, and the Blue Raiders scored twice in McCall who was unable to play due to an elbow injury, strug- the fourth quarter and shut down the FIU offense to seal the gled to produce on offense both on the air and on the ground victory. They return to action on Nov. 14 against North Texas in the fi rst half. Quarterback Wayne Younger completed 14 of for their homecoming game at FIU Stadium. 38 passes for 178 yards. “We were inconsistent across the board on offense and that BOXSCORE falls on everybody,” Cristobal said. “If offensively we don’t get the ball moving against a team like that, you’re going to FIU MTSU dig yourself into a pretty big hole. We started digging out of it First Downs 17 23 but it certainly wasn’t enough.” Rushes-Yards 44-146 56-385 The Blue Raiders would pour it on for the rest of the half until the Golden Panthers scored on a two-yard run by Kendall Passing 191 154 Berry with 24 seconds left in the second quarter. The Golden Comp-Att-Int 14-38-3 14-29-3 Panthers went into the locker room trailing Middle Tennessee Return Yards 194 129 34-7 at halftime. Punts Avg. 9-38.8 5-41.0 The Golden Panthers began turning things around in the Penalties-Yards 9-65 4-35 second half by shutting down Dasher and forcing him to Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-0 throw three costly interceptions. Time of Possession 29:31 30:29 “We got some good push up front disrupting his passing RUSHING — FIU: Perry 5-13, Berry 19-103, Younger 11- lane and made some picks,” Cristobal said. “It gave us an 64 MTSU: Dasher 18-200, Kyles 22-112, Cunningham opportunity to score some points.” 8-60 Berry rushed for two touchdowns in the third quarter and PASSING — FIU: Younger 14-38-3-178 MTSU: Dasher fi nished the game with 103 yards on 19 carries with three 13-28-3-182 VICTORIA LYNCH/BEACON FILE PHOTO touchdowns, becoming the fi rst Golden Panther to rush for over 100 yards this season. RECEIVING — FIU: Ellingson 2-31, Hilton 2-33, Frierson NOT ENOUGH: Kendall Berry’s 103-yard, three-touchdown perfor- He was also involved with the Wildcat formation, which 3-73, Martinez 2-20, Perry MTSU: McDonald 3-50, Honeycutt 3-32, Andrews 3-20, Beyah 2-21 mance couldn’t lift the Golden Panthers passed the Blue Raiders. was used for the fi rst time this weekend on a couple of Panther Sports Talk LIVE! Mon, Wed & Fri @ 10–11 p.m. Tune in to 88.1 95.3 96.9 wrgp.org 14 The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 ADVERTISEMENT www.fi usm.com www.fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Monday, November 9, 2009 15 No. 1 seed falls in fi rst round of tournament CHRIS GREEN to ever upset the No. 1 seed Staff Writer At the end of the day we as a in the tournament. Despite the loss, the The No. 1 seed Golden team can be happy with the things Golden Panthers end the Panthers (11-6-3, 9-1-1 Sun that we have achieved. season with a slew of awards Belt) were the favorites to and accolades. Chestnutt advance to the second round Amy Jackson, Senior earned the Sun Belt Coach as they faced the No. 8 seed of the Year award, while University of Arkansas-Little freshman goalie Savage won Rock in the fi rst round of the one for UALR. “I feel like nothing went the Freshman of the Year 2009 Sun Belt Conference Nealy 20 minutes into the right for us today,” said award. women’s soccer tournament. match, FIU nearly broke the Pappas to fi usports.com. “It’s Sophomore defender They defeated UALR 1- tie on a rebounded corner not like we weren’t shooting, Katrina Rose was named 0 during the regular season kick. After the initial block, because we had a whole to the All-Conference fi rst and were on a seven-game sophomore Katrina Rose bunch of good shots.” team, and teammates Savage, winning streak headed into fi red the ball, which traveled With the end of regula- Moreno, and senior Amy the tournament. The Golden parallel to the goal line. tion came the fi rst 10-minute Jackson were named to the Panthers hoped to add a Although the ball appeared overtime. FIU controlled the All-Conference second team. conference championship to have crossed into the goal ball at the onset, but turned In addition, Jackson was to their best regular season and the Golden Panthers the ball over, giving UALR named the Sun Belt Player since 2001. were cheering in celebra- the opportunity. of the Week for the fi rst time This would not be the tion, UALR goalkeeper Jane Christina Veasley took in her career after her game- case. Picarelli cleared the ball and the ball down the left side winning goal versus FAU on UALR (8-11-1, 4-6-1 Sun the referee judged it still in and made a pass to Merrick senior night. Belt) kept FIU from scoring play. who was one-on-one with “At the end of the day until the second overtime and The score was 0-0 entering FIU goalie Kaitlyn Savage. we as a team can be happy managed to defeat the top halftime. Merrick fi red the shot past with the things that we have seed 1-0 after a breakaway Two minutes into the a diving Savage to seal the achieved,” Jackson said to goal by Kamiya Merrick on second half, Thaisa Moreno biggest upset in Sun Belt fi usports.com. “I’m excited Nov. 3 in Boca Raton, Fla. took a look at the net, but tournament history. for the girls that have more CHRIS GREEN/THE BEACON On a day that saw every- was once again denied by “It’s been a good season,” time here at FIU because JUST SHORT: Junior defender Linn Thune outruns an oppo- thing from sunny skies to Picarelli. Sophomores Deana said Coach Thomas Chest- with the potential that we nent. The Golden Panthers lost 1-0 in overtime. rain, the Golden Panthers Rossi, Courtney Bergin, nutt. “The girls did every- have here, I think big things started out as they have Jessica Gambill, and senior thing possible in the second are going to happen in the in every conference game Marina Pappas, all made half to advance, but unfortu- future.” carries over to the future. nutt. “It’s been a good year, this season. FIU tallied fi ve their attempts at scoring for nately it didn’t happen.” Looking back on the “I just want to thank all and I’m really proud of the corner kicks in the fi rst 45 FIU, but each came up short With the win, UALR season, Chestnutt hopes the fans and people at FIU girls and their turnaround minutes, compared to only as the game continued. becomes the fi rst No. 8 seed that the success of this year for their support,” said Chest- from last year.” Wrestling Club has sights set on national tourney

TOM DEAN Contributing Writer We want to make our mark on the wres- They recognize the road tling map to be a fi rst and leave a legacy for to the championship will our sons and brothers to enjoy. be full of sweat-soaked Gio Barthole, president and captain practices. However, in just Wrestling Club their second year of exis- tence, Co-President Alex on getting to the big dance season, the club will partic- Garo and the rest of the FIU and trying to make their ipate in several tournaments Wrestling Club hopes they mark in the collegiate wres- in which they will accumu- can stay focused to reach tling world. late points to qualify for the their ultimate goal – the While winning is the NCWA championship. National Collegiate Wres- club’s main priority, vice “Getting to the champi- tling Championship. president and team captain onship will depend on how The NCWA tournament Gio Barthole has another the team does in the regular which is held in Hampton, goal in mind. season,” Garo said. “Every Va. and takes place on March “We want to make our tournament you do good 12-14, is the fi nal tourna- mark on the wrestling map to in, the closer you get to the ment of the year, in which be a fi rst and leave a legacy championship tourney.” one team will be crowned for our sons and brothers to The team, which consists NCWA champion. enjoy. We are here, we are of 15 members, is coached While FIU’s team was driven, and we are going to by Steve Babun, a two-time formed a year ago, the team shine.” is already setting their sights During the regular WRESTLING, PAGE 13

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FOOTBALL: FIU 21, MTSU 48 NEW BEGINNING Dasher Th omas era begins against defending champs dices FIU

TIM REYNOLDS that his fi rst college game as a coach AP Wire comes against the Tar Heels. defense in “I don’t know him real well,” Isiah Thomas was midway North Carolina coach Roy Williams through a question-and-answer said. “I was on the bench when he session with some FIU alumni last played his last college game and blowout month when someone stood up and beat us in the national champion- JOEL DELGADO put the Hall of Fame player on the ship game in ‘81. Followed his Staff Writer spot. career a great deal throughout his “So, how will you prepare for an time in the NBA. ... I know prob- The talk surrounding the Golden opener against North Carolina?” ably a lot more of his accomplish- Panthers match against the Middle FIU’s new coach, to his credit, ments than he knows of mine, that’s Tennessee Blue Raiders was centered didn’t hesitate before giving the guy for sure.” around one player that Sun Belt his answer. FIU lost 20 games last season Conference opponents knew could “Well, Cinderella doesn’t have for the third time in four seasons, cause serious damage. to come in March. She can come in and that’s when the school decided That player is Middle Tennessee November,” Thomas said. to make a serious splash by hiring quarterback Dwight Dasher, and he Everybody laughed. Thomas Thomas. did just what was expected, racking laughed. The event continued. “What we’ve said to our guys up over 300 yards of total offense on The reality is, there are long shots, all along is, it’s about how we play Nov. 7 at Floyd Stadium in Murfrees- and then there’s whatever FIU will together as a team and how to play boro, Tenn. be Monday night when the Golden together as a unit,” Thomas said. “If The game proved to be the perfect Panthers open the Thomas era in the we can stay within our game, and showcase of his dual-threat capabili- 2K Sports Classic at No. 6 North if we can do the things we want ties as the elusive quarterback threw Carolina, the defending national defensively and offensively, I think for two touchdowns and ran for three champion and a popular pick to win we’ll be able to play with any team more as the Blue Raiders (6-3, 4-1 Sun it all again this season. in the country this year, not just Belt) dealt the Golden Panthers (2-7, Consider this stat: The Tar Heels North Carolina.” 1-4 Sun Belt) a 48-21 loss, simultane- won 34 games last season alone, The odds are thickly stacked ously dashing any hopes of having a while FIU has won 34 games in the against FIU this season, despite the bowl-eligible season. last three seasons combined. presence of a basketball icon on the “He got off to a great start,” Coach “We like being underdogs,” FIU sideline. Mario Cristobal said of Dasher’s guard Marvin Roberts said. “We’re Only one of the Golden Panthers’ performance. “He got himself pretty going to be underdogs all year. top four scorers is back from last hot and we didn’t fi nd a way to stop And we’ll be the real underdogs on season. Combine that with the him until the end of the fi rst half; he’s Monday, so we’ll just play like we regime change, and Williams didn’t VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON a tremendous playmaker.” have nothing to lose.” mind revealing that he has “no idea” GOING UP: Junior college transfer Phil Gary poured in 15 in the Gold- The Blue Raiders wasted no time Real underdogs, indeed: One Las what FIU will try Monday night. en Panthers exhibition loss to Northwood. getting points on the board as Dasher Vegas line favors Carolina by 30. “I’m not trying to put their ripped through the Golden Panther The matchup, which seemed program down,” Williams said. defense with a 70-yard run to give the to be in jeopardy because FIU offi - “Isiah wasn’t the coach there last to run his team out of Chapel Hill. or you get knocked down. When Blue Raiders a 7-0 lead early in the cials originally felt they agreed to year. Doesn’t do us any good to look But Thomas’ focus Monday night you get knocked down, you’ve got fi rst quarter. play Ohio State in the opening round at the tape from any games that they will be on watching his program take to fi nd a way to get back up. ... The On the very next possession of the tournament, is tinged with had last year.” the fi rst steps on what he knows will most important part is getting the Dasher torched the defense again, this obvious irony. Thomas isn’t all that concerned be a long road if it’s to reach college kids ready to go in and face some- time through the air with a 27-yard Thomas’ fi nal college game was with North Carolina, either. basketball’s top level. thing they’ve never faced in their touchdown pass to extend the lead to in 1981, when he led Indiana past Let’s clarify that point: He’s abso- “It’ll be a very teachable moment,” life. It’s what they all dream of, but 14-0. North Carolina for the NCAA title. lutely concerned with what the Tar Thomas said. “So many times in life, when they walk in, it’ll be a different Which makes it fi tting, naturally, Heels can, might and likely will do you run into that immovable object story.” FOOTBALL, PAGE 13

VOLLEYBALL Golden Panthers one victory away from perfect SBC record

JONATHAN RAMOS could not shake off a resilient MTSU Kentucky on Nov. 6. Trailing 1-0 in a Asst. Sports Director team easily as each set was determined by match for just the fourth time this season, a slim margin. FIU stormed back in the second set to take FIU (26-2, 16-0 Sun Belt) set a goal During the decisive fourth set, the a 15-9 lead, and eventually evened up the before the 2009 season to go undefeated in Golden Panthers held off the Blue Raiders match with a 25-22 second set victory. conference play. Although they still have rally, and eventually took the set on a From that point on, FIU took leads in each to take out FAU on Nov. 14 to accomplish couple of MTSU service errors. set, and like many times before this season, that feat, the Golden Panthers assured that The Golden Panthers avenged last seemed poised as a unit as they held off a they clinched an Sun Belt Conference season’s loss at MTSU with the win. pesky WKU team playing in front of its regular season title when they grinded out FIU now has just two matches left home fans. Rosa continued to be a force a 3-1 (26-24, 25-22, 22-25, 26-24) win at before the SBC tournament commences as the senior recorded a double-double Middle Tennessee State on Nov. 7. on Nov. 19. with 20 kills and 14 digs. Sophomore

Yarimar Rosa led the team with 21 Andrea Lakovic had seven kills against FIU 3, WKU 1 kills, and Olga Vergun was not far behind a single error for a hitting percentage of with 18 as FIU won their 19th consecu- The Golden Panthers surpassed their .429 and recorded three solo blocks and VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON tive match. Natalia Valentin had 52 assists program record of 15 conference victo- three block assists. JUST ANOTHER DAY: Senior outside hitter Yarimar Rosa (left) led on the night to pace the team. The victory ries from last season with a 3-1 (20-25, Valentin picked up 35 assists to lead the Golden Panthers in kills as they defeated WKU and MTSU. only took four sets to complete, but FIU 25-21, 25-21, 25-23) win against Western FIU in that category.