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Vol. 19, Issue 17 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 2, 2006 College of Medicine THE LIFE AQUATIC gets offi cial name

EDDITH SEVILLA to redistribute them in a way that it will Asst. News Director help other people to live a better life and to be able to help this university become The FIU College of Medicine fi nally all that it can be,” Wertheim said with received a name amid great applause and tears in his eyes. fan-fare during a meeting held by the Board The Florida Board of Governors of Trustees Sept. 29. approved the College earlier this year. In a unanimous vote, the board agreed A national search for the College’s dean upon the Herbert Wertheim College of is currently underway. The fi rst class is Medicine of FIU as the new name. expected to be admitted in 2008. The decision was made in the Wolfe Uni- Other signifi cant proposals presented versity Center’s Ballroom at the Biscayne at the meeting were also passed. Bay Campus. In attendance were guests, Marcos Perez, vice president of faculty and students, with 30 mock-up external affairs, proposed the concept ads around the room set up to promote the of a student support complex and an college. expanded stadium at UP to be developed Other issues presented at the meeting in different phases. included the proposal to develop a student “Currently, the stadium has 7500 per- support complex and an expanded foot- manent seats, and we spend quite a bit of ball stadium, both on the University Park money every year to bring in temporary campus. However, the most highlighted bleachers in order to meet the minimum proposal was the naming the College of for stadium seatings,” Perez said during Medicine. his address to the BOT. “This would Armando Guerra, a board trustee, was expand the stadium to about 20,000 asked by University President Modesto permanent seats, including some luxury A. Maidique to make a nomination for the suites and club seats.” College’s name. Perez said phase one would be com- “I’m very honored and grateful for the pleted by 2008. opportunity afforded to present the motion Phase two would be the construction for the board’s consideration,” Guerra of a student support complex composed said. of a welcome center for services such as The college was named after Herbert registration, advising, fi nancial aid and Wertheim, a FIU board of trustees member admissions. This project is expected to be completed by 2009, according to Perez. and chairman of the Dr. Herbert and Nicole CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON Wertheim Family Foundation. Although the proposal was passed, According to Guerra’s presentation, Alex Zyne, associate vice president of GRAND OPENING: Uni- Wertheim has provided dynamic leader- real estate development, spoke about the versity President Modesto ship to build FIU into a major research fi nancial aspects of the proposal and said A. Maidique cuts the university. the University was creating an FIU ath- ribbon at the ceremo- Last year, Wertheim donated $20 million letic fi nance corporation to accommodate nial opening of the new to the College of Medicine initiative, one of the fi nancing structure. The fi nances were Marine Biology build- the largest contributions in the University’s not expected to exceed $35 million. “I feel terrifi c,” Maidique told The ing at the Biscayne Bay history. This amount was eligible for a Campus (left, front row); matching state grant, which raised the total Beacon after the meeting. “It was a great Professor Todd LaJeu- to $40 million. day for our University, a day in which “I’m usually never lost for words, but we had the opportunity to recognize one nesse (top, left corner) this is truly one of the highlights of my life, of the most outstanding contributors and dissects a snail in one being able to take the resources that my supporters of the University during its of the new laboratories wife and I and my family have earned and history.” with some of his students. SGA delays changing constitution until Spring elections

CRISTELA GUERRA Alfonso “Alfi e” Leon mentioned votes in the election. However, Another potential change would ing bylaws during the special elec- BBC Managing Editor on Sept. 27 that he was confi dent article 15 states that only a 2/3 vote make the population of undergradu- tions. In addition to the constitution, the changes would be ratifi ed Sept. is necessary by the UWC. ate and graduate students in each each council is governed by separate Major changes to the Student 29, a motion was passed to table the Leon said that the UP judicial campus determine the amount of bylaws that dictate duties specifi c to Government Association’s constitu- issue. This caused a possible student board stayed up until midnight at each school or college’s representa- their campus. tion were delayed during a meeting vote to be moved to the spring elec- their last meeting working on the tives within a council. “Each campus is different in its of the SGA University Wide Coun- tions instead of the upcoming special constitution’s potential changes. At some point next semester bylaws; it depends on each of our cil, a decision council members said elections Oct. 22. Some of these changes involve before the vote takes place, stu- needs,” said SGC-BBC President would give students more time to The vote was unanimous and the vice-president’s position and dents would potentially receive a Camilo Silva. understand what those modifi cations Leon said the delay was for the specifi c duties required of him or summarized or abstract form of the “We’ve already been updating would entail. “benefi t of the student body.” her, specifi cally his or her participa- constitution with the major changes bylaws specifi cally for the judicial SGA is broken into two councils, “We can’t expect students to vote tion in other meetings and commit- highlighted. A website would show board at BBC and hope to have one for each campus. They come on something when they’ve only tees. The vice president currently students the entire SGA constitution them completed soon,” said Gabriel together at least once a month as had fi ve seconds to review them. receives a vote on issues brought in it’s redeveloped format. Labrador, speaker of the house for the UWC, which is comprised of the We want them to be informed, not up to the house or representatives. “We can be ready by January to SGC-BBC. presidents, vice presidents, comp- deter them,” Leon said. This means the executive branch is have info sessions held in housing The councils agreed that each trollers and speakers of the houses The constitution has confl icting involved in legislative duties such as well as town hall meetings to let campus has the right to their own set from both Student Government information regarding approval of as voting on appropriations, bills the students have the opportunity of bylaws regarding policy in their Councils. Their latest meeting was its changes. Article 9, part B, number and resolutions. The constitution, to review the changes and provide specifi c area, but a standard constitu- Sept. 29 at the Campus Life offi ce in 7, says that the UWC can propose though, mentions that a separation input,” Leon said. tion should pertain to both. the Biscayne Bay Campus. amendments by a 3/4 vote to later of powers enforced by the judicial Another issue discussed was in -Additional reporting by Ange- Although SGC-UP President be ratifi ed by a majority of student board is supposed to exist. reference to the judicial board affect- lina Troff, Beacon Staff 2 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Campus walk sheds light on safety MONDAY • OCTOBER 2 Panther Rage Meeting: 4 p.m., GC 150

TUESDAY • OCTOBER 3 Two Band Tuesdays: 12 noon, Gracie’s Grill SPC Meeting: 3:30 p.m., GC 150 SOC Meeting: 5:30 p.m., GC 150 “Respect” Movie & Discussion: 7 p.m., GC 243 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 4 Golden Panther’s men’s soccer team hosts a Conference USA game against Tulsa: 7 p.m., UP soccer fi eld. (Tickets: $5 (Adults), $3 (Seniors, Faculty, Staff and Children), Free (Students with ID)) Viola Recital: 8 p.m., Wertheim Concert Hall, Free SGA Meeting: 4 p.m., GC 150 THURSDAY • OCTOBER 5 Concert Choir & University Chorale: 8 p.m., Wertheim Concert Hall, Free

CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON FRIDAY • OCTOBER 6 WAIT UNTIL DARK: The area around the Graham Center at University Park is one of many campus loca- Golden Panther volleyball team hosts tions with low illumination at night. North Texas for Sun Belt Conference game: 7 p.m., Pharmed Arena. (Tickets: $3 (Adults), $2 YESENIA FORTE The bulbs in the new light posts that tested a few emergency call boxes to (Seniors, Faculty, Staff, Children), Free (Students Asst. News Director surround the Lakeview housing build- make sure they were in working condi- with ID)) ing are whiter and brighter than bulbs tion. Although they were all functional, SPC Films: “Nacho Libre:” 7 p.m. and 10 Dark. Desolate. Dangerous. used elsewhere on campus. King said the call boxes are hardly ever p.m., GC 140 For some students at University Almost all the light posts give off used. 8th Annual Eric E. Williams Memorial Park, that’s what the campus can a yellowish and dim light. Some of “Call boxes are fi ne,” he said. “But Lecture Presents Dr. Colin A. Palmer: 6:30 become at night. the lights, such as the ones behind the almost everyone has a cell phone and p.m., Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Free Director of Public Safety Bill L. Ryder Business building, don’t turn that is going to be closer to you than King met with student representatives on at all and others turn on hours after any call box.” SUNDAY • OCTOBER 8 Sept. 27 to walk around UP and discuss darkness falls. Acevedo also mentioned the lack Golden Panther volleyball team hosts students’ safety concerns. “Lighting doesn’t really fall under of security in Lot Six and said there Denver for Sun Belt Conference game: 12 Wolfgang Acevedo, the student Public Safety, but at the same time, have been several reports of cars being p.m., Pharmed Arena. (Tickets: See Above) services chair for the Student Govern- those poorly lit areas are of concern as broken into. ment Council at UP, led the walk around far as patrolling,” King said. “We have made some arrests of - Compiled by Maria Chercoles campus, which started in the Housing He encouraged Acevedo to contact people who are not students coming on Quad at 7 p.m. He was joined by SGC- the facilities operations and mainte- campus and messing with cars,” King UP President Alfonso “Alfi e” Leon and nance department to discuss those said. “But our statistics are not show- a handful of students. issues. ing the same numbers of cars are being NEWSFLASH The meeting was scheduled at night Walking past the nature preserve broken into.” so that King could see fi rst hand why behind the baseball stadium, Acevedo He said the explanation for that is FIU they believe the campus is unsafe after also addressed the wild dogs that often idle talk. If one person’s car window dark, Leon said. roam the campus and seem to be living is broken and he tells two people, then FIU, other universities receive $1.4 million grant “The main concern is insuffi cient in the preserve. those two people tell others. Soon, 10 lighting,” Acevedo said. “We are concerned about someone people are talking about it, and it’s not The W. K. Kellogg Foundation approved and He suggested more lighting be getting bit,” King said. “But there that 10 cars were broken into, but that funded a joint proposal with several Florida universi- added, especially throughout the Hous- are also students and faculty feeding they’re all talking about the same car, ties worth more than $1 million. ing Quad and on the path to the Recre- them.” King said. FIU, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic ation Center. King said they were looking into “Don’t leave items in cars in plain University and the University of Central Florida are “If we could have the same lighting fencing off that area, leaving only lim- sight,” King said. “And if you have a part of the agreement in the amount of $1,382,568, that was installed around Lakeview ited access. car that’s been broken into, come to us which will be distributed over three years to support throughout campus it would be great.” Throughout the walk, Acevedo also and report it.” Engaging Latino Communities for Education.

Higher pay, full benefi ts for janitorial positions

According to a statement released Sept. 27, janitors at the University will be eligible for salary increases of almost 50 percent and access to health care under a new plan to make the janitorial staff positions in- house. Most of those workers started at $6.40 an hour, University of Miami Cosmetic Center* but the new in-house positions will be set at $9.58 an hour, the federal living wage. Workers will have access to the same health care is announcing a research study to test whether an plans offered to all other employees of the University, and will be represented by the American Federation investigational treatment improves mild to severe acne of State, County and Municipal Employees. in adults ages 18 to 39. -Compiled by Betsy Martinez and Yesenia Forte, Beacon Staff from wire reports For more information call the research staff at (305) 531-5788 CORRECTIONS

In the issue dated Sept. 28, 2006, the editorial *The University of Miami Cosmetic Center incorrectly mentioned a possible Metrorail station at is located at Miami Heart Institute 107th St. The correct address was 107th Ave. 4701 N. Meridian Ave., Nichol Building, Suite 7450 The Beacon will gladly change any errors. Call our UP offi ce at 305-348-2709 or BBC at 305-919- Miami Beach, FL 33140 4722. www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWS The Beacon – October 2, 2006 3 Cuba expert addresses READY, SET, EAT! island’s political future

CHRISTOPHER LAZAGA regime drastically changed strong civil society with a Contributing Writer after the fall of the Soviet true yearning for democratic Union. freedom, is essentially the Is a free Cuba feasible “Castro dubbed this time recipe for change. or possible at all? Frank O. span the Special Period,” The key is for unrest Mora, professor of interna- Mora said. “To ensure that among those in power to tional studies at Rhodes Col- his reign over Cuba contin- give space for the people to lege, is not very optimistic. ued undisturbed, he tightened mobilize against them. Mora spoke on behalf of his hold by re-mobilizing the Unfortunately for Cubans, “Between Fidel and Raul,” FAR to take care of most in the eve of Castro’s life, his a lecture sponsored by the operations: civil, economic regime remains strongly Cuban Research Institute and military.” united and the people addressing the future of The result was a small remain collectively weak Cuba at the end of Fidel elite class made up and oppressed, Castro’s leadership. Mora of military offi cers according to opened his presentation with and government Mora. remarks on the Commission members, many An advantage for Assistance to a Free Cuba of whom fought is that Castro’s released by the U. S. govern- alongside Castro successor and ment in July 2006. during the revo- younger brother His argument is that the lution. An over- Raul Castro CAFC II report is fundamen- whelmingly large cannot rule like tally fl awed. lower class made the dictator; he The report assumes a up of the rest. lacks the cha- crucial dynamic required for “The cru- MORA risma and general a movement toward democ- cial dynamic for pull of the revolu- racy exists. According to change [in Cuba] is the tion’s originator. Raul’s form Mora, it exists at an insuf- strength of civil society of leadership must therefore fi cient level. force versus the strength and be different. In the 50s, Fidel Castro degree of cohesiveness of Mora said the younger led a small group of rebels the regime,” Mora said. Castro can choose one of against Cuban president In order for change to two paths: he can respond Fulgencio Batista. Castro occur, there must be suf- to the people’s needs to and his rebels, calling them- ficient cracks and fissures obtain favor or he can further selves Fuerzas Armadas within the government in oppress them to prevent any Revolucionarias (Revo- power, he said. sort of uprising. Either way, lutionary Armed Forces), “These cracks manifest he won’t have much time. succeeded in overthrowing themselves as unrest among “Raul Castro will not Batista’s regime. Following government or military offi - remain in power for long. CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON Castro’s revolution, Cuba cials or defections of those He is very old. So are the rest PIZZA, PIZZA!: Wolfgang Acevedo, student services chair for SGC-UP, turned into a totalitarian in power to the opposing of those who fought in the scarfs down pizza at the Student Organizations Club Fair pizza eating government. force,” Mora said. revolution fi fty years ago,” contest Sept. 28. Mora believes Castro’s This, coupled with a Mora said. Professor among fi nalists for award The Real Spring Break Europe BEN BADGER JR. The NSCS is an honors donated in his or her name reached the top 10.” Staff Writer organization based in Wash- to a scholarship fund for his Magnus was notified ington D.C. that, according or her university. Sept. 20 that she was in the The National Society to its web site at NSCS.org, Magnus was one of a top 10, but when she was fi rst of Collegiate Scholars has recognizes fi rst and second- thousand professors nomi- told she had made the initial announced their top 10 year students for outstanding nated for the award. group of 1000 nominees, she fi nalists for their Faculty of academic achievement. “I was nominated anon- reacted in a unique way. the Year Award and FIU’s The faculty of the year ymously by a student,” “I had never heard of Marcia Magnus, an associ- program was fi rst introduced Magnus said. “So there is the group before, so I threw ate professor of dietetics and in 2004. no way for me to know who the documents they sent me nutrition, is among the top The winner receives a nominated me. But I was 10. $1000 stipend and $5000 delighted when I found out I MAGNUS, page 4

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Stirling Elmendorf Photography campus info session on Tuesday, October 3. © 4 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com Nanotechnology improves medicine, computers SO YOU KNOW Ongoing Research ANDREW LEINS The projects often involve professors how much time he spends working Agarwal Projects at FIU Staff Writer from different fi elds including material sci- laughed. “There is no number.” ence, biomedical engineering and electrical When professors send out applica- Luis Salas A group of researchers at FIU’s Engineer- engineering; they work on applications for tions for grants, the Offi ce of Sponsored Center for Administration of ing Campus are currently making advances computers, biomedical sensors and improv- Research Administration handles the money Justice in nanotechnology – breakthroughs that can ing materials. received. “Colombia Justice Reform and Modernization Program” One of the recent breakthroughs came Doctoral student Xuan Wang is involved one day help humans live better and create Awarded by: US Agency for computers with larger storage capacities, from Arvind Agarwal, assistant professor for in experiments at the facility and in the test- International Development according to the researchers. the Department of Mechanical Engineering, ing of devices. “It can be exciting when you March 2006 – May 2009 Funded by grants from the Office of and his team of researchers. They found a are trying to identify a problem and then fi nd $24,551,154 Navy Research, the National Science Foun- way to improve the coating of biological a solution, you have to test and re-test your dation and other contributors, researchers at implants such as joint replacements in the results,” he said. Yi Deng the facility are working towards advances body. The coating on these metal implants Roberto Panepucci, a professor for the School of Computing and in technology through the use of nanotech- can become brittle and begin to dissolve Department of Electrical and Computer Information Science nology. inside the body. Engineering researches heat-assisted mag- “CREST: Center for Emerging Nanotechnology works with particles Agarwal sprayed the coating material netic recording devices that could improve Technologies for Advanced and devices at the nano-scale, which is with small nanoparticles, which strength- computer storage beyond the current limits. Information Processing and High- between one to 100 nanometers. ened the coating, making it less brittle. His work also involves working with optics Confi dence Systems” Awarded by: National Science Agarwal’s research also looks into building to improve the speed of communications. A nanometer is one-billionth of a Foundation meter. up larger structures from small nanopar- Panepucci likes what is being done. May 2003 – July 2008 Devices of this size are fabricated at the ticles. He believes that through this process “FIU research is positioned to continue $9,288,600 facility using high-tech equipment, includ- stronger materials can be designed that pushing the state of the art,” Panepucci ing transmission electron microscopes that would be cheaper to produce. said. Michael McClain can magnify up to a billion times the vision Government agencies such as NASA and He tries to go to the lab almost every day Environmental Studies of the human eye. the U.S. Air Force have also sponsored some to work on his main projects. Panepucci Department When entering the Motorola Nanofabri- of Agarwal’s research. also has a team of four full-time graduate “Caribbean Coastal Systems” cation Facility, a 2,000 sq. ft. facility located Getting money for research is never easy, students working on his projects who spend Awarded by: Inter-America on the Engineering Campus, team members Agarwal said. about 20 hours a week inside the lab. Institute for Global Change must put on special gowns designed for “The success rate for getting funds is Devices are designed on computers and Research the clean room facility. The room has to be less than 10 percent. For every ten grants simulated, fabricated using lab equipment, July 2006 – June 2011 $427,426 free of any dust and other particles that can applied for, I’ll maybe get one,” Agarwal and then characterized and tested. said. “The process can become very time “I like knowing that I am adding to the contaminate experiments. Source: Patricia Alvarez, The lab has an anti-vibration fl oor and consuming.” knowledge in the fi eld, and other researchers director of Pre-Award in the the equipment is reinforced so as not to Agarwal can sometimes spend up to 80 can build on what we have done,” said Patri- Offi ce of Sponsored Research sense any vibration, which can also hurt hours a week between teaching classes and cia Fievre, a doctorate student in electrical the experiments. researching his projects. When asked about engineering. Nutrition professor nominated for faculty award

MAGNUS, page 3 to FIU. brings into the class really helps Magnus into the top ten tier. will be announced Nov. 1. “This is quite an honor for Dr. people understand.” “Behind each exceptional Magnus, who has taught at FIU away,” Magnus said. Magnus,” Huffman said. “I think if “She is one of those teachers scholar stands at least one extraor- since 1991, has remained humble Later that afternoon Magnus she wins that it will really put FIU that encourages you to take your dinary educator, and this year’s to the notion she may win the was congratulated by then-depart- and our program on the map.” experience from class out into the fi nalist have a passion and dedica- award throughout the nomination ment head Dian Weddle. Magnus’ students are happy community,” said junior Bidlose tion to academic excellence that process. “After the department head with their teacher’s nomination Olivier. “We went to the Camillus places them in an elite class,” Drake “My students are my fi rst prior- came, I took the documents out of and agree that this was something House recently and served food to said in a press release. “This year, ity,” Magnus said. “If I don’t win, the garbage,” Magnus said. she deserved. the homeless as part of an extra Dr. Marcia H. Magnus from Florida then the NSCS missed an opportu- The current dietetics and nutri- “She is absolutely amazing,” credit assignment.” International University ranks nity to celebrate with me. But this tion department head, Fatma Huff- said graduate student Staci Shacter. According to LaToya Drake, among the best.” kind of activity is great. It’s good man, believes that the nomination “She is one of the best professors a representative from the NSCS, The official winner of the to know someone thinks you are alone will be extremely benefi cial I’ve ever had. The passion she these are the qualities that got NSCS’s Faculty of the Year award doing a good job.” SGA not es

Sept. 27, 2006 Call to order: 4:06 p.m.; End: 5:11 p.m. EDITORIAL BOARD INFORMATION President’s Report (Alfonso “Alfi e” Leon): • Will attend an FIU Board of Trustees meeting. Among C. JOEL MARINO EDITOR IN CHIEF The Beacon offi ce is located in the items: the conferral of honorary degrees, professors to CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER the Graham Center, room 210 at receive tenure, a doctoral program in physical therapy, uni- the University Park campus. Ques- BETSY MARTINEZ NEWS DIRECTOR tions regarding display advertising versity goals and a new football stadium CRISTELA GUERRA BBC MANAGING EDITOR and billing should be directed Comptroller’s Report (Nancy Cadavid): ALICIA BUSTAMANTE LIFE! EDITOR to the Advertising Manager at • Student organizations funded by Activity & Service fees will JOSE DE WIT OPINION EDITOR 305.348.2709. Mailing address: XAVIER VILLARMARZO SPORTS EDITOR no longer have to pay for room reservations or Audio/Visual Graham Center, room 210, CHRIS CUTRO PHOTO EDITOR Miami, FL 33199. Fax number setup for events held in the Graham Center. Organizations is 305.348.2712. Biscayne Bay will still have to pay for rooms rented for general meetings REUBEN PEREIRA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR Campus is 305.919.4722. Offi ce • SGC paid for new DJ equipment for improved sound quality YESENIA FORTE ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., EDDITH SEVILLA ASST. NEWS DIRECTOR Academic Affairs (Melissa Sabatier): Monday through Friday. E-mail: NICOLE ACOSTA BBC ASSISTANT Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online at: • Aramark’s Fresh Food Company was fi nalized as the Cram SHAWN SPROCKETT ASST. OPINION EDITOR www.beaconnewspaper.com Jam vendor GEOFFREY ANDERSON JR. ASST. LIFE! EDITOR Elections Board: (Judene Tulloch) CHARLIE GRAU ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Beacon is published on • Five representative positions open for October elections: Mondays and Thursdays during ANGELINA TROFF NEWS PAGE DESIGNER the Fall and Spring semesters and Housing, Business, Architecture, Engineering and Graduate. MICHELLE DIAZ OPINION PAGE DESIGNER once a week during Summer B. Applications will be available beginning Oct. 2 One copy per person. Additional Absences: ANGELINA ESPOSITO COPY EDITOR copies are 25 cents. The Beacon JESSICA ISER COPY EDITOR Rolie Marcet, Architecture Rep. (third absence), Shawna is not responsible for the content BOBBY JOE BRACY COPY EDITOR of ads. Ad content is the sole McNair, Graduate Rep., Arthur AJ Meyer, Rep.-at-Large ASHLEY CAPO COPY EDITOR responsibility of the company or Resignations: vendor. The Beacon is an edi- Ebe Mezzanotte, Housing Rep., Aviva Rose-Avila, Business BEN BADGER JR. WEBMASTER torially independent newspaper Rep. partially funded by Student and TATIANA CANTILLO BUSINESS MANAGER Services fees that are appropriated - Compiled by Angelina Troff, Beacon Staff ROBERT JAROSS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MEDIA by Student Government. ALFRED SOTO ASST. STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR AT THE BAY The Beacon – 5 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 2, 2006 First students admitted to China campus

MEKALA AUDAIN Contributing Writer

At the end of August 2006, FIU stu- dents began the Fall semester, including its students in China. As of this past summer, FIU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Center now has a campus in Tianjin, China. Although Miami is halfway around the world, the Chinese government invited FIU to build a university in its country nearly two years ago. The government cited said it wanted to do this to modernize its tourism and hospitality facilities – not only to accommodate tourists who have Western standards, but also to prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and its increasing tourist appeal. “[China’s] going to be the number one tourist destination,” said hospitality and tourism management major Shaneil Sibblies. FIU’s presence will prove to be an advantage to students. Attending FIU in China allows Chinese students to obtain an American university education.

“We take the school there, instead of COURTESY PHOTO them coming here,” said Associate Dean FESTIVE OCCASSION: The FIU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s campus in Tianjin, China, offi cially Lee Dickson, who recently returned from opened Sept. 15 with a great celebration. the new center. There are many differences between the Qureshi also said that the students “We want it to become the best hos- Despite China’s Communist gov- FIU in Miami and the one in China. In had learned English from Scott Kass, the pitality and tourism management educa- ernment, both Qureshi and Dickson China, all of the students are of the same Reader Services Department head at the tional center in Asia,” Dickson said. assured that it is safe for American age group and do not have after-school BBC Library and hospitality and tourism This center, however, is not only for students to attend. jobs. In addition, because its dorm can management professor, and that the over- Chinese students, but also FIU students “I would feel safe because it’s hold 1,000 students, all of its current 313 all test scores were satisfactory. in Miami. Making this program available directly affiliated with FIU,” said students live on campus. According to Kass, this education will to Miami students is a priority. Zorida Suarez, a hospitality and tour- Although the school was officially not only serve as a benefi t to graduating “We are expecting a study abroad ism management master’s program inaugurated Sept. 15, only one class, students entering the Chinese job market, [program] to begin next Spring,” Dickson student. Beverage Management, was available to but will also be a positive thing for the said. Although this center is new, FIU the students over the past summer. Tianjin economy. The delay is because some internal plans to expand programs to other Mohammad Qureshi, adjunct hospital- “These students will become the tour- developments, such as computer labs, countries in the future. However, there ity and tourism management professor ism management leaders of China. They food labs and more classrooms, were not are no concrete plans at this time. and food lab manager, taught this class are going to be members of an elite group completed by the beginning of the Fall Right now, the primary focus is for three weeks over the summer to 38 in the country,” Kass said. semester. getting the program exposure in China juniors. Although this is only the fi rst semester, “It’s amazing how fast they fi nished and Asia. “I felt more like a pioneer because I there are high expectations for FIU’s Hos- the building,” said Sibblies, who went to Anyone interested in the program was the fi rst teacher from FIU to teach pitality and Tourism Management Center Tianjin in May to see the center before its can visit their website at http://hospi- there,” Qureshi said. in Tianjin. completion. tality.fi u.edu/tianjin.htm. New York Times, SJMC off er joint seminars, workshops

SERGIO CARMONA “Their skill level was excel- begin January 2007. The New York Times, though, fi rst in the nation. Contributing Writer lent,” Hecker, a copy editor at “The quality of the program isn’t the only publication with an He also pointed out the intro- the paper, said. “We’ve done really attracted us to the univer- interest in the SJMC. duction of a master’s in bilingual The FIU School of Journal- workshops all over the country, sity and FIU stood up head and The program was given journalism, and that the school ism and Mass Communication but I think on some issues, the shoulders above anything else,” national recognition Sept. 1 after offers a master’s in business recently partnered up with The students understood more than Hecker said. Editor and Publisher magazine, journalism. New York Times for a series of any other school.” Hecker also encouraged anyone one of the nation’s leading trade “It’s enormous for the school,” events and seminars. Although this was the first interested in the Journalism Insti- journals on the newspaper indus- Richards said. “Editor and Pub- An editing workshop was held time that the paper has held the tute to visit the website at www. try, praised the school for its lisher magazine is considered the Sept. 21 at the Biscayne Bay workshop at FIU, they have held nytimes-institute.com. efforts in teaching bilingual and bible and the quote, ‘Once little Campus with three of the paper’s similar workshops at other univer- Journalism professors have Spanish-language journalism. known university,’ says it all.” editors: Don Hecker, Nicole Col- sities, such as Berkley. been encouraging students to sign The article was written by Students interested in applying lins and Nancy Sharkey. The editors mentioned that up for these programs, as well as Mark Fitzgerald and was titled, to the Journalism Institute must be Around 30 students partici- they would defi nitely be inter- looking for similar opportuni- “Once little known, Florida Inter- NAHJ members, have completed pated after being nominated by ested in returning for another edit- ties. national University now takes the one semester at a student news- SJMC faculty. ing workshop in the future. “New York Times is a magic lead in training Hispanic journal- paper or major newspaper, be in The visiting editors discussed The New York Times has been name,” said Allan Richards, chair ists.” good academic standing and write everything from headline writing interested in FIU’s journalism for journalism and broadcasting. “The School of Journalism and a 500-word essay about being a to the salary of copy editors and school for almost a year. “One of the things we as profes- Mass Communication in FIU is no journalist. important resources for journal- In fact, The New York Times sors do is to inform students about longer a secret,” Richards said. “I For more information, students ists looking for internships or has selected FIU as the site of its programs, internships, jobs and feel good about it and it’s great can visit http://www.nytimes- jobs. Journalism Institute for student try to expose them to as many and fun.” institute.com/howtoapply.html. The editors were impressed members of the National Associa- events to broaden their education. In the article, Fitzgerald noted with students who attended the tion of Hispanic Journalists. I have many students going for the that FIU’s Spanish-language jour- -Additional reporting by C. workshop. The Institute is expected to event and it’s good for FIU.” nalism master’s program was the Joel Marino, Beacon staff 6 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 AT THE BAY www.beaconnewspaper.com

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EDDITH SEVILLA including “Understanding Minerva Andino, a nurs- The program, which has MONDAY • OCTOBER 2 Antiques,” “E-mail Skills ing assistant who retired a been running for over 20 Asst. News Director SPC Hispanic Heritage Week (Ongoing and the Internet” and “A year ago, decided take the years, was formerly known All Week): 12 p.m., WUC Panther Square Before Dorothy Harris Psychological Perspective “E-mail skills and Internet” as the Academy for Lifelong SAA General Meeting: 3:30 p.m., WUC 159 retired last November from on Foreign Films,” among course to get up-to-date Learning and prior to that, SPC Dancing with th e Wolfe Series (also her position as a business others, since Sept. 11. with the ever changing tech- it was known as the Elders’ on Oct 3): 6 p.m., WUC 155 manager in a neurosurgeon’s Classes such as “Basic nology. Institute. offi ce, she could understand Computers” and “Writ- “I’m learning e-mail and “When [the college of some Spanish but could not er’s Workshop” will be Internet to get busy and do continuing and profes- speak the language. After offered during the Fall B something constructive, you sional studies] took over TUESDAY • OCTOBER 3 retiring, though, she began term between Oct. 30 and know. That’s really what it the program, I changed the SGA Voting Blitz Day: 11 a.m., WUC 101 searching for a part time job Dec. 15, including other is and I would like to learn name from Elders’ Institute SGA New York Times Readership only to fi nd employers seek- courses with topics such the new technology before to Academy for Lifelong Program/ Workshop: 12:30 p.m., WUC 245 ing bilingual candidates. SGA & AID Presents Hope Not Hate: 3:30 p.m., WUC 155 Like many others, Harris Susan Jay, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute decided to enroll in basic SPC General Meeting: 5:30 p.m., WUC 159 Spanish, one of the many Our“ students don’t like any of the connotations that come classes being offered at the Osher Lifelong institute. with getting old and that’s why you really won’t fi nd any WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 4 The institute provides courses in here that deal with aging. Hospitality Management Career Fair: 10 students over the age of a.m., WUC 244AB 50 the opportunity to learn Panther Power Meeting: 2 p.m., WUC 157 in a short period of time as “Is God a Democrat or I die,” Andino said with a Learning. The participants SGA General Meeting: 3:30 p.m., WUC 155 without having to be con- Republican?” laugh. were very happy about that cerned about tests, much Contrary to Harris, who Reaping the benefits because they certainly liked less grades. decided to enroll in a Span- from such programs comes the idea of being part of a THURSDAY • OCTOBER 5 Panther Movement Dance Team: 6:30 p.m., “I thought [learning ish class for work purposes, at a price, but not a high one, lifelong learning program WUC 100 Spanish] was an important Carole Dimaio, a former especially if the student is a much more than being part thing for me to get out of accountant for The Sports member of the institute. of an elders’ program,” Jay the way if I ever wanted to Authority Company who is “Students can become a said. FRIDAY • OCTOBER 6 do anything again,” Harris now retired, decided to take member with a membership “Our students don’t like Kfe Au Lait Productions Event: 7 p.m., said. the “Basic Spanish” class to fee of $25 for the entire any of the connotations that WUC 244AB The institute, which help prepare for her upcom- year and when they become come with getting old and began operating as the ing trip to Mexico. a member, then they get that’s why you really won’t Osher Lifelong institute “We’re going to be going $20 off per course, which fi nd any courses in here that SATURDAY • OCTOBER 7 this past summer after being to Mexico and it would be is roughly $15 per week,” deal with aging.” Iranian Clutural Club meeting: 7 p.m., awarded a $100,000 dollar nice to be able to negotiate a said Susan Jay, director of For more information. WUC 155 grant by the Bernard Osher little bit and to know what’s the Osher Lifelong Learn- call 305-919-5910 or visit foundation, has been offer- going on,” Dimaio said. ing Institute and Continuing www.caps.fiu.edu/acad- - Compiled by Maria Chercoles ing various Fall classes Other students such as and Professional studies. emy.

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KRYSTIAN MORENO You don’t hear the politicians questions as to the economic equation and replace it with Contributing Writer shouting that from the hilltops. The viability of creating, transporting hydrogen in a cost-effective, energy politicians invest in creat- and distributing it. environmentally conscious Seldom do we associate the ing hoopla about hydrogen would With today’s inadequate tech- manner that won’t make the terms “visionary” or “innovative” be put to better use by creating and nology and high consumption rates whole system go boom. with the politicians that make up implementing policies that bolster hydrogen would be about four The real problem does not nomi- our government. In today’s world awareness and support for more times as expensive as gasoline at lie in manufacturing an arche- cally vital where sound bites, press releases promising alternative fuel sources the pump, untaxed, according to type of a “green automobile,” it resource. They may pol- and photo opportunities are the such as cellulosic ethanol – a way the U.S. Department of Energy. lies in getting that automobile into lute our air and water, contribute bulk of what we hear out of Wash- of creating viable fuel from refuse Billions more will be needed to the hands of American drivers. to the greenhouse effect and create ington, we fi nd very little dissen- – and hybrid cars. build the necessary distributing It requires doing away with 100 trying geo-political situations, but sion on a theme like the hydrogen Not only are there questions infrastructure. years of infrastructure surround- civilization itself would come to a economy. about the true environmental There are cars on the road today ing the internal combustion engine screeching halt without them. When going on the record about benefi ts of hydrogen – the vast that run on hydrogen, but creating and replacing fuel stations, tanker This makes the lure of hydrogen solutions for our current energy majority of hydrogen production a hydrogen powered car is only the trucks and even mechanics. This ever more seductive. Imagine a crisis, we hear politicians from comes from natural gas and coal tip of the iceberg. The real problem won’t be easy. world where all our transportation all sides rave about the future – but there are is finding a way to take To understand the scope of the and energy needs could be pro- role hydrogen will play in our also serious oil out changes involved in implementing vided leaving behind only clean, economy. Sure, the possibilities of of the the economy of the future, you drinkable water+. The environ- hydrogen lead us into an entirely must fi rst understand the role mental and economic ramifi cations different world, but what if that played by fossil fuels in our of a transition away from oil would world never arrives? current economy. be immeasurable. The idea of running Everything we use Unfortunately, even conserva- our cars and pow- in today’s world tive estimates place hydrogen at ering our world requires fossil least 20 to 25 years away from on the universe’s fuels at some having any signifi cant impact on most abundant stage of global energy demands. resource can production, With the supply of cheap oil be captivating especially diminishing and our planet warm- to the imagi- where the ing at an alarming rate, time is not nation, but at transpor- on our side. We need to fi nd a solu- this stage in tation and tion to the world’s energy needs to the game the energy liberate us from the bindings of our hydrogen econ- sectors are current oil addiction; the geopoliti- omy has about involved. cal calamities and environmental as much chance No matter havoc rooted in fossil fuels will of coming into what your only continue to worsen as time fruition as do opinion of passes. It is time our politicians teleportation or them, fossil stop producing sound bites and fl ying cars. fuels are an eco- start producing solutions. COURTESY PHOTO

LETTER TO THE EDITOR SEND US YOUR LETTERS Letters to the Editor must be dropped off in GC 210 at Excellence comes to those who ‘labor’ University Park, WUC 124 at the Biscayne Bay Campus or sent to [email protected]. Letters must include the “Excellence therefore, is its faculty and staff, tirelessly priorities straight is what’s not an act but a habit.” Aristo- promote six separate skills in really excellent, impressive writer’s full name, year in school, major/department and a telian misquotations aside, it their students: interdisciplinary and praiseworthy. valid phone number for verifi cation purposes. The Beacon used to be that we studied in knowledge, strong analytical An even deeper truth is reserves the right to edit letters for clarity and/or spacing order to broaden our horizons, skills, engagement in research that the Honors College not constraints. Letters must adhere to a maximum of 300 words. to challenge our preconcep- collaborations, mentoring and only cares for our success, but tions, and to get beyond the internship experiences, respon- also does everything it can to narrow confines of our pres- sible civic engagement, and an guarantee it. This includes ent-day culture. appreciation for the individual fighting so you can keep Some consider that unfair. person. your scholarship, awarding Please, have some cheese with Most importantly, they suc- you with a computer so you WHAT DO YOU THINK? your whine! ceed in fostering a sense of can do your schoolwork, or Fortunately for the stu- community among the students distinguishing you for your Would you attend an FIU home dents at FIU, there’s an insti- as individuals with unique superior talents. football game to win a free ticket tution that actually defends talents and responsibilities to Knowledge and integrity to the FIU-UM match? the integrity of education. The the self, the community and are indispensable to a suc- Honors College at FIU may society. cessful future. • Yes – I like to attend FIU home games anyway. be accused of being “elitist,” The Honors College accom- The Greeks got it right in believing that “every man a but it is ludicrous to claim plishes all six aims with excel- 33% that they measure excellence lence, in every sense of the man, every woman a woman, through “really high GPA’s!” word. You can’t beat that, every person a person, but We’re all pretty talented brother! naught without labor.” •Yes – I’ll do anything for ‘Canes tickets. at spewing empty intellectual Furthermore, the vast major- The Honors College rhetoric. Honors students ity of Honors College students believes students are capable 20% might agree that it’s a nec- work part time, get involved of achieving excellence. It essary skill. Yet, however in extracurricular activities, just takes a little labor. • No – Nah, I’m not the football type. eloquent it may be, it’s never and still find time for their fared well when standing up family, friends, and commu- Rocio Perez 47% to hard facts. nity! Despite all this, they SGA Honors College The facts are that the maintain at least a 3.3 GPA – I Representative Total participants: 49 Honors College, as well as think their ability to keep their Junior Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – 8 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 2, 2006 BODY LANGUAGE Exhibit showcases human preservation, advancement

NICOLE ACOSTA being. BBC Assistant “There was no race, no ethnicity. You just see humans FIU alumna Melissa as humans and you realize Jimenez saw “Bodies…The we’re all the same on the Exhibition” in Tampa eight inside,” she said. months ago as a favor to This controversial cadaver senior Robin Butkovitz. exhibit found a home at The Jimenez’s idea of a vaca- Shops at Sunset Place, located tion did not include cavorting at 5701 Sunset Drive, after near a collection of cadav- being banned from various ers. venues. COURTESY GRAPHIC “At the beginning, it was Both the Ft. Lauderdale kind of weird seeing all of City Commission and the these dead bodies,” she said. Museum of Discovery and “I had no interest in seeing Science rejected the exhibit Under the Radar: dead people.” due to concerns over the “Bodies…The Exhibition” origins of the donated bodies, The Women’s Center made its debut in Miami Sept. according to a recent article 22. It features 20 whole body published in The Ft. Lauder- specimens and more than 250 dale Sun-Sentinel. partial body specimens, all of According to the press Helping women recognize their potential which are real. release, all of the bodies can The exhibition is com- be traced to the Dalian Medi- GEOFFREY ANDERSON JR. ing throughout the campus and vided the center with extra funding prised of nine themed galler- cal University Plastination Asst. Life! Editor assists students in their personal this year for particular events. ies that deal with the skeletal, Laboratories in China. Each and professional development,” “This year, [SGA] provided us muscular, nervous, circula- body was either donated or If you’ve walked through Onorato said. with additional funds to facilitate tory, digestive, respiratory, unidentifi ed. the Campus Life hallway on the The other program, the Wild the ‘Sisterhood Retreat’ Oct. 13 reproductive and urinary All specimens died of Graham Center’s second fl oor and Succulent Women forum, is a through the 15,” she said. systems of the body. natural causes. been distracted by the large number more controversial program that The Sisterhood Retreat, a new Jimenez did, however, Yet, there were some cases of flyers posted on the bulletin the center hosts. addition to the Women’s Center decide that the exhibition was where the medical director boards, then you might have missed At this forum, the discus- schedule this year, will be taking performing an environmen- was able to identify and label the Women’s Center. sions address heated topics such place in Alva, Florida, where tally humanitarian act. the apparent medical problem Financially supported by the as women’s sexuality and body participants will spend a week- “We’re not wasting of certain cadavers in the Student Government Association, image. Created and facilitated end off-campus to further engage people, and that’s always a exhibit. the Women’s Center is intended to by the Women’s Center Gradu- women’s issues. good thing. Recycling is a For example, one display create awareness of issues affecting ate Assistant Tara Warshaw, this “We’re going to have discus- good thing,” she said. showed a healthy pair of women while developing women’s monthly forum brings together sions and several workshops Butkovitz, who is an lungs and a pair of cancerous potential. both men and women late at night that deal with identity and other exercise physiology major, lungs. Therefore, it can be The center does this by offering in the residence halls for elaborate topics,” Warshaw said. “It’s free, deals with the subject of the assumed that the specimen several services and programs. dialogue. but there is a $15 deposit that is human body often, so she with cancerous lungs died According to Suzanne Onorato, “I would say that the audi- given back the minute they step was enthralled by what she of complications from the associate director of the Women’s ence for the forum is about 50 onto the bus.” considered to be a once in a disease. However, it is impor- Center, the Mentoring Partnerships percent women and 40 percent While new events such as the lifetime opportunity. tant to note that it is illegal Program and the Wild Succulent male,” Warshaw said. “We do retreat are being introduced by “It was a great exhibit. to disclose any information Women forum are among the different talks and activities such the Women’s Center this year, I saw things I’ve wanted to concerning the identity of center’s notable programs. as ‘Erotic Robots,’ where we traditional events such as Take see all of my life,” Butkovitz the specimen and/or its cause The mentoring program, done explore the decisions that deter- Back the Night, which is a march said. of death. in partnership with the Offi ce of mine what’s right for you sexually that deals with sexual assault and What fascinated Butkovitz Daniel Kellett, general Alumni Relations, encourages stu- and whether sexuality is like an campus violence, will be taking the most about the exhibit manager for the exhibition, dents’ growth in certain aspects of on-off switch.” place again. was that the exposed bodies says the reason the bodies their lives by pairing them up with Although Onorato did not dis- Scheduled during April for were stripped of their skin, are actively posed is for edu- a FIU staff member or alumnus. cuss specifi c budget information Sexual Assault Awareness Month, revealing only muscle, tissue, cational purposes. “The mentoring program … about the center with The Beacon, and organs – the very essence builds a community of mentor- she did state that SGA has pro- of what makes up a human WOMEN, page 12 BODIES, page 11 www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – October 2, 2006 9 Beach a ‘diamond in the rough’

MELISSA NELSON their father once owned in nizer of the annual Mag- AP Wire Liege, Belgium. He calls nolia Music Festival, an the look his “tribute to pop acoustic event at the Spirit It’s where barefoot hip- culture.” of Suwannee Music Park pies meet Burberry-clad The ceiling of the Red near Live Oak in northeast yuppies, biker babes hang Bar’s small main dining Florida, listened to Dread with beach bums and haute room is covered in foreign Clampitt perform live at the cuisine is served with a side fi lm posters and red Christ- Red Bar and said she was of bluegrass. mas lights adorn its walls. A hooked on the venue and For years, this one-time silver disco ball and crystal the band. general store and current chandeliers add light along Holton said Dread Picolo’s Restaurant and with an illuminated plastic Clampitt’s take on tradi- Red Bar have anchored the Santa Claus. A collection of tional bluegrass stylings Florida Panhandle artists’ random street signs, black and the band’s original enclave and celebrity hide- and white photos, statuettes songs have been a huge hit away of Grayton Beach. and an antique cash register at her festival, which marks The Red Bar is best add to the eclectic look. its 10th anniversary Oct. known for its crab cakes – a Mismatched tables and 19-22. recipe perfected by Belgian- chairs are tightly packed “I think seeing them born chef and co-owner on the worn wood fl oors. play at the Red Bar is like Oliver Petit – its funky Sheryl Crow and former seeing them play in your decor and its live music. fi ance Lance Armstrong are living room because it is so “People have been “friends of the restaurant,” relaxed,” she said. “I love attracted to this area for as well as NFL quarterbacks their songs, their music, years – artists, musicians, Peyton and Eli Manning, it’s happy music, it makes cooks. It was the place in Petit said. Willie Nelson everyone want to get up and the Panhandle where a band has hung out at The Red dance.” could come and do some- Bar and pop star Steve Win- Band members Ogle and thing besides covers. And wood told a record producer Balder W.P. Saunders grew this building was the center friend about Dread Clampitt up in the area. Their songs of that, it is one of the oldest after hearing them perform often pay tribute to their buildings in the county,” there. Panhandle roots with lyrics said Kyle Ogle, guitarist for Winwood’s friend helped about the ban on commer- the popular bluegrass band the group produce a CD. cial net fi shing in the Gulf of Dread Clampitt, a favorite Music legend Sam Bush, Mexico, Mississippi tourists at The Red Bar. founder of the New Grass and the beauty of the white Petit, who has co- Revival, spent an evening sands and turquoise waters owned the establishment oyster shucking with the of this region. with brother Phillipe for band after hearing them at “Grayton Beach is like 11 years, said the decor is the bar. a diamond in the rough,” modeled from a night club Marsha Holton, an orga- Saunders said. 10 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 ADVERTISEMENT www.beaconnewspaper.com www.beaconnewspaper.com LIFE! The Beacon – October 2, 2006 11

stylish diversity. The fi rst song off the album song in the spirit of Blondie, and the Pink The Beacon’s gallops merrily despite forlorn lyrics like “My Floyd-inspired guitar riffs give the electro heart could take a chance but my two feet song its nails – its blood red acrylic nails. REVIEWS can’t fi nd a way / You think that I could muster Lyrics like “Watch me start a fi re in your up a little soft, shoop devil sway / But I don’t shade” are a prime example of the lyrical fl air (YOU CAN USE) feel like dancin’ no sir, no dancin’ today.” that can be found on this album. The juxtaposition of Shears’ bitter lyrics It’s hard to classify the Scissor Sisters, and with Elton’s sweet music gives the song that is a big part of their charm. Thus, labeling MUSIC Scissor Sisters – Ta-Dah! a distinctive aftertaste – the kind you fi nd them as “gay music” (even though Shears is yourself humming long after it’s been turned an out musician) is both unfair and inaccurate. down. In the song “I Can’t Decide,” a decep- Good music should be fun and exciting – and BOBBY JOE BRACY out a care in the world, which is quite ironic, tively cheerful ragtime melody belies the what’s more fun than a surprise? Copy Editor considering the fi rst single on the album is resentful tone as Shears sings, “It’s a b***h The Scissor Sisters know this, the songs titled “I Don’t Feel Like Dancing.” convincing people to like you / if I stop now, refl ect that philosophy, and they have pro- The Scissor Sisters return to profi table The cheerful fi rst single has one of the call me a quitter / but if lies were cats, you’d duced an album that won’t fail to surprise prominence with the glittery pop of their happiest – and I refuse to say “gayest,” for all be a litter.” or amuse. The music is fresh and exciting sophomore album, Ta-Dah! that it implies – melodies the Scissor Sisters The song is about the indecision to kill because it’s contrary to what people will This fi ve-piece group named after a lesbian have recorded. That’s no surprise once you someone who has wronged you – brilliant! expect – that’s a great theme for a band that sex position can be trusted to make infectious consider the fact that Sir Elton John plays Haven’t we all been there before? Yes – and has been wrongly judged before. pop music, if not tortillas. In the UK, where piano on it. Rather than be taken aback by because we relate, we dance. If that somehow makes them “gay,” then the group has been more warmly received their own camp, the Scissor Sisters have opted Ana Matronic, Jake Shears’ female coun- I guess we all better throw on a feather boa than the US, their home country, the group to embrace it as a vehicle for thoughtful and terpart on stage, is sidelined in this album, but and some body glitter – this album will get launched a free concert in Trafalgar Square resonating music. the reverberating, stomping and possessing you to dance, even if you don’t feel like it. to promote the album — people danced and Jake Shears, front man for Scissor Sisters, dance track “Kiss You Off” brings our lovely Surprise, surprise: great music doesn’t need cavorted happily in the public fountains with- displays again his talent for song craft with gamine to the front. Matronic delivers the a name or label.

GAME Loco Roco

LUIS H. GARCIA is done with both shoulder but- sharing does not require other Staff Writer tons. PSP owners to own a copy of the As you progress in a stage, game, potential buyers can try The PSP has been seeing an you find more Locos to save, out the game before they buy it. emergence in quirky titles as of which when combined, form Aesthetically, the game has late, such as Mr. Exit and Me a giant Loco. Using the circle a simple, vibrant look. It moves and My Katamari, the portable button will cause all the Locos smoothly with no rough edges, spin-off to the PS2 hit. Loco to separate in order to fi t into giving it an organic feel as you tilt Roco is the latest title in this smaller areas, while the same the very landscape, which makes trend to offer simple and enjoy- button will cause all the Locos exploring the world of Loco able gameplay with an original, nearby to gather and form. Roco an enjoyable experience. colorful atmosphere. Controls are responsive and The soundtrack complements the The premise of Loco Roco is simple to learn, making the game atmosphere even further with a simple enough, yet unusual. You accessible to anyone, yet provid- unique vibe that is as cheerful guide creatures known as Locos ing a challenge to discover all and childlike as the Locos who COURTESY PHOTOS through various environments, that the game can offer. provide vocals throughout the saving as many as you can. Along the way, there are other score in their own language. You collect fruits and ber- creatures to aid the Locos reach It’s great to see more original ries for points while avoiding new areas, and with multiple titles like this one fi nding a place obstacles like the Moja. Within hidden paths in stages and plenty in the current market. gameplay, you solve various of minigames, there is always With the advent of the next- puzzles to reach the goal as fast something to do. generation systems, some can as possible. There’s tons of fun and replay easily overlook portable systems, How you control the Locos value to be had with this title. where we have seen many new, sets the game apart from others. Along with 40 levels, the game unique and innovative titles. You use the L and R shoulder includes a stage editor allowing Loco Roco continues this push buttons to actually tilt the envi- players to create their own stages toward using simplicity to create ronment in the direction you wish and share them with other PSP an experience that is enjoyable the Locos to go, while jumping owners via AdHoc. Since game for anyone.

MUSIC The Ettes – Shake the Dust Cadavers in exhibit SO YOU KNOW SAMANTHA QUINON The lyrics are equally clas- Event Information Staff Writer sic, with darkness and staying power that conjures up the raise ethical concerns BODIES: The Exhibition Blending Nancy Sinatra style Shangri-Las and Joan Jett. “I think that judgment needs to with the fiery swagger of the The first song, “Reputa- KRONOS, page 8 be made per person. I would like to Where: Stooges, the Ettes are the latest tion,” has a distinctly “Leader “It’s cutting-edge technology for invite anyone to see the show before band to hit garage punk. of the Pack” sound with a education because normally, you making a judgment,” he said. The Shops at Sunset The trio formed just two years similar handclapping chorus, have to be a medical student to see After leaving the exhibit in Place ago in L.A. and nabbed a record and the intense power chords a dissected human body,” he said. Tampa, Jimenez decided it was a deal with Sympathy for the Record and lyric timing on “Dead and “They’re detailed enough to explain “good learning experience.” When: Industry through live shows and Gone” bring Jett’s early work what the general public might not “It’s real, it’s in your face, it’s real 5/20/06 - 3/25/07 the support of local radio. to mind. necessarily know.” bodies,” she said. Shortly thereafter, their Overall, Shake The Dust has Probably the most controversial Butkovitz decided after seeing How Much: debut album, Shake the Dust, that punky-but-polished vibe gallery – and an optional part of the the exhibit that it was “scientifi c was recorded with renowned that suggests The Ettes went exhibit – was the fetal development art.” Child – $16 London garage rock producer from next door to recording gallery. A disclaimer was placed in “When you think of science, you Adults – $22.50 Liam Watson. studio without a bit of fuss. the entryway, telling visitors they think of a process, but the exhibit Seniors (65+) – $20.50 With most songs averaging did not have to view this part of the itself is art because art is usually an around two and a half minutes, exhibit. expression of the artist,” she said. “I Hours: there’s no room to get bored. This gallery had samples of don’t think that anyone who views The 14 songs zip along, seam- fetuses ranging from nine weeks of the exhibit can walk out of it without Guests with tickets are lessly moving from one track to development to 28 weeks, as well as some emotion about what they just admitted into the exhibit the next, refraining from sound- samples of fetuses with birth defects saw, and to me that’s art.” every 15 minutes start- ing like one giant song by varying like cleft lip and spina bifi da. “Bodies…The Exhibition” will ing at 10 a.m. The last the tempo and bringing in new Against one wall were samples run until March 25, 2007. The price group is admitted at 9 instruments like the tambourine of various types of placentas and a of admission for adults is $22.50. p.m. and synthesizer. Slower tracks, sample of an ectopic pregnancy. An audio tour costs $27.50. For like “Ghost” and “I Wanna Go Kellett refused to give an opinion more information about the exhibit, Home,” are standouts with their as to whether or not the exhibit has call 1-866-866-8265 or visit www. Patsy Cline gusto. any ethical confl icts or not. bodiestheexhibition.com. 12 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 LIFE! www.beaconnewspaper.com Looking smart Center promotes gender equality

the Student Organizations males aren’t excluded. Aside universities, they are still despite the reality WOMEN, page 8 Council and the Residence from attending the WSW paid less than men, make Hall Association. forum, they can participate less in their lifetime and are the annual event is co- “This group planned in events such as Take Back not represented equally in chaired by the Women’s an exceptional march and the Night. decision making positions Center and the Victim rally designed to promote When asked about within our society,” she said. Advocacy Center and awareness of sexual assault having similar programs “It is through programs like involves collaboration and domestic violence on available for men at the the Women’s Center that we with different depart- campus,” said Onorato. “I university, Onorato referred are able to promote aware- ments across campus. was really impressed by to women’s rights and the ness and question where we According to Onorato, the collaboration and coop- center’s objective of using are today.” More often than not, fat mouth. Since smarties last year’s Take Back eration that occurred during its programs to make people The Women’s Center it’s important to look more are usually choosy with the Night was planned Take Back the Night for the aware of the importance of is located in GC 2200 and appealing than you actually their words, you should by about 15 individu- last two years.” those rights. is open Monday through are. Prospective suitors, job cap yourself to about three als from different FIU Even though the Wom- “Although women are the Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 interviewers, loan and later interjections a conversation. branches, including en’s Center caters to females, majority in our colleges and p.m. parole offi cers all rely on a Make them vague, but have good impression of you to a stance. Smart people have judge your worthiness. It’s defi ned ideals and opinions. too often that we have one Here are some examples. For shot to impress people, and politics: “The next adminis- since plastic surgery prices tration will have a fun time aren’t likely to fall soon, you cleaning that mess up”; for have to rely on your charm science: “the developments (what little you have) and have been fascinating but far- intelligence (which makes fetched”; for music: “I think your charm look like the twin the album is just another that survived). gasp for air in a genre that’s Therefore, in order to get slowly dying.” That should through these diffi cult social cover you on current events situations, you have to lie. that you neither know nor Well, if you don’t like lying, care about. you have to “play pretend” If you’re running out of that you’re actually smart. If ideas for topics of chitchat, you don’t, you’ll never get a it’s good to keep several date with that bookish raven- Trivial Pursuit cards in your haired hottie from Starbucks pocket for emergencies. Did (call me). you know that the male mos- quito only lives a week? THE LOOK THE BACKFIRE The proper “smart” cos- tume can overcompensate if Sometimes trying to look you’re shy, mute or have a smart can completely back- voice like Gilbert Gottfried fire on you. When talking (I’d prefer to be mute). Start with the air of an expert, espe- with anything ironed. Smart cially in a group of people in people love starched shirts. the know, you need to have You can also add fl air with some basis of knowledge maybe a blazer or anything – because when you don’t, corduroy and you’ll look you look like a jerk. like you came straight from As an example, I’ll tell the cover of an Ivy League you the true tale of a co- school’s catalog. worker (unlike the usual web Another option is to wear of lies I spin for you each an item of clothing from week). We had an employee another culture. You can here at The Beacon (let’s show up to a party in a kilt call her Lady Ladyson) who and tell your peers you’re would often make it a point exploring complex fashion to mention how well read she choices of your heritage was. One of us became wise – then whip out a bagpipe. to this deception and one Additional accessories: day, in the usual rundown of cup of overpriced coffee and conversation of what books an ethnic friend. we’ve read, he mentions the “Necronomicon.” This THE WALK co-worker then goes off on Smart people don’t neces- how illuminated she was by sarily have a swagger, but this book. Now, for those of they carry themselves with you who don’t know, this a confidence that says, “I “Necronomicon” is a nonex- know the capital of French istent book containing occult Guiana.” In any case, you ideas cited in the horror short have to walk like you have a stories of H.P Lovecraft. To purpose. If you furrow your this day, “pulling a Lady- brow while you walk, people son” is an example of being will think you’re contemplat- caught in a lie that evokes ing the world’s problems. pity/ridicule. Don’t look too occupied, The moral of the story: though, or people will think know your audience. Don’t you have an intestinal prob- go into an art crowd and lem to solve. mention how much you The capital’s Cayenne, enjoy Picasso’s tangerine/ by the way. I didn’t know orange period. either. With these vital tools and techniques you can get THE TALK through any situation where The most important part you have to impress. I mean, of feigning intelligence is it beats actual learning. Good to gauge when to open your luck. www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – October 2, 2006 13 Girardi’s expected fi ring premature, uncalled for

Th his is all so freak- between management and already. Girardi will move ing childish. Girardi, following a loss on to a team where he will I would have thought to the Los Angeles Dodg- be properly appreciated that people ers on Aug. and the Marlins will be would have 6, sealed his able to hire a manager they learned how fate. will be able to control. JESSICA MARSHALL/THE BEACON to play nice in What I fi nd And the loser in the SCANNING: As of Sept. 29, Josh Padrick has a 101.92 passer effi ciency rating grade school, strange is why middle of this soap opera but I guess Loria wasn’t will be Marlins fans. Florida Marlins’ question- Within the 13 years of owner Jeffery ing Girardi’s the Marlins’ existence, Padrick chose FIU over UCF Loria and the moves or fi lled fans have enjoyed two MY VIEW or a particular food. rest of the Mar- with rage when World Series champion- PADRICK, page 16 Whatever it is that Padrick does to lins’ executives CHARLIE GRAU the team’s ship parades, gone through 82 yards on 15 rushes, averaging 5.4 yards prepare himself, before a game or during must have been ASST. SPORTS record was 11- two fire sales and now per carry with 3 touchdowns. practice, Strock believes it’s working. taking a nap at EDITOR 31 in May? witnessed an owner run off Padrick also completed 221-of-366 “He’s really got a grasp of the offense the time. A couple of a great manager who won passes for 2,461 yards, making this year and that’s why we give him a leeway in Not even the average months ago, Loria was in the hearts of fans. his third consecutive season with more changing the plays,” Strock said. “He 25-year-old Marlins play- love with Girardi and now There is no possible than 2,000 passing yards. He threw only wants to get better, as does the rest ers bicker like this. they can’t even speak with way for Loria to spin this touchdown passes in nine of 11 games of the team.” From the moment Mar- one another. Talk about a positively. and passed for 324 yards in a win over Off the fi eld, Padrick realizes that with- lins manager Joe Girardi marriage gone bad. Even from the get go, Western Kentucky. out his family’s constant support he may was hired to lead this year Nobody expected any- Girardi came in here think- Although many other programs, such have never reached the level of play he is team, with a $15 million thing from this team. Base- ing he was going to have as North Carolina-Greensboro and the currently in. His coaches and teammates payroll and comprised of ball writers thought the Carlos Delgado batting University of Central Florida, were ini- have helped him throughout the seasons 22 rookies, he was on the 2006 Marlins would lose clean up, Josh Becket tially impressed with Padrick’s numbers as well. hot seat. more than 100 games. striking out batters every in high school – he passed for over 1,300 “[The coaches] teach me about the Loria hired Girardi The only person that had fifth day and the rest of yards his senior year – Padrick chose to defense and have helped me become a without even consulting different expectation from the $60 million team that become a Golden Panther. better player,” Padrick said. “My team- with General Manager his players was Girardi. barely missed the playoffs “It was mainly the coaches that I mates have helped me become a better Larry Beinfest, who was He kept the team loose in 2005. wanted to play for,” Padrick said. “I knew person and a better man. I really enjoy the architect that brought in and focused when the time Instead, he’s been given [assistant coach Hurlie] Brown from high hanging out with the team.” all the talent this year and called for it and he is the the same treatment South school and FIU, at the time, was a start- Although it is his last year as a Golden kept this bargain basement perfect fi t for this club. Florida has received from ing program. I thought it would be great Panther, Padrick does not seem to be let- team competitive over the His cool demeanor, the Marlins’ organization. to help start it.” ting up, despite a rough start this year past couple of years. which he picked up while Cold fi sh. As expected, the team would have to at 0-4. Winning the conference for the Both parties have huge watching New York Yan- With behavior like this, battle through some rough outings the fi rst team, the seniors and the coaches is his egos and disagreed on kees manager Joe Torre in Loria and the other Mar- couple of years. But the team knew that main focus. player personnel and how 2005, proved vital to this lins executives shouldn’t they always had another chance to redeem During the first four games of the the team should be run. season. have to wonder why South themselves. season, he has 736 passing yards with a Beinfest was never high Both parties are will- Florida hasn’t embraced “That’s the good thing about football,” 101.92 passing effi ciency. on Girardi and a nasty fi ght ing and eager to separate their franchise. Padrick said. “Every week you get another As for the much-anticipated FIU and chance to play a new team, do better and University of Miami game Oct. 14 at the prove yourself.” Orange Bowl, Padrick realizes that this When the team is faced with a tough is a great game for the program and that ONE MORE TIME situation or loss, Padrick knows it is the team has to prepare to play against a important to stay as calm as possible and school like UM. tries to give his teammates confi dence “We’re going to give it our all,” Padrick throughout the game. said. “But there is another two weeks left Before game time, many athletes go and we need to prepare like we do for through some kind of routine, whether in every other school. [UM] is a great team, the locker room or on the fi eld. For Pad- but right now we have to focus on this rick, it is just a certain way of stretching week and winning the conference.”

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ANOTHER HONOR: For the second time this season, freshman Yarimar Rosa was named Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Player of the Week. ANNOUNCEMENTS The outside hitter, who is fi fth in the nation in kills per game, led her team with 6.2 kills per game in FIU’s fi rst ever undefeated start in SBC play Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set $195, Brand New Full Size Ortho with victories over conference opponents Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana- brand new/still in plastic, can deliver Mattress Set, in package, sell Monroe and New Orleans Sept. 22-24 at Pharmed Arena. - 305-968-8129 for $159 - 786-390-1609 14 The Beacon – October 2, 2006 SPORTS www.beaconnewspaper.com New assistant coach brings Olympic experience

ALUKA-WHITE, page 16 ing, on-floor game 30 years and she has the team has a lot of talent hungry for it and they want to do and practice coach- always had a good and potential for the upcoming well and whatever we can bring Still eager to go further with ing, promotions and team so I couldn’t season. to give them in practice they her basketball career, the native camps – Aluka-White imagine going some- “I think hat we have an are ready for it,”Aluka-White Nigerian seized the opportunity says she is looking where else,” said opportunity to make it to the said. “The girls know that, even to participate for her home forward to gaining Aluka-White. “I am NCAA tournament,” Aluka- [though] I am older, it wasn’t country’s national squad at as much knowledge coming here because I White said. that many years ago that I was the 2004 Olympics in Athens, as she can from team know that I am going Besides looking foward to the going to school and I have been Greece before a short stint with coach Cindy Russo, to learn from one of upcoming season, White looks through what they are going the Dallas Fury in the National who she believes has the best in women’s foward to getting to know the through now.” Women’s Basketball League. a wealth of experience ALUKA-WHITE basketball ... I just team better. Aluka-White joins former Now that she has landed her and knowledge, and want to gain more “Off the court, they are a University of Miami standout first big coaching gig at FIU will do everything that she can experience and learn about great bunch of girls who are very Desma Thomas, who will also – where her responsibilities will to better the team. coaching women’s basketball.” respectful and hardworking. On serve as an assistant under coach include assisting with recruit- “[Russo] has been here almost She firmly believes that the court, I can see that they are Russo this coming season.

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Stop by GC 210 or WUC 124 and fi ll out an application www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – October 2, 2006 15 SPORTS The Beacon – 16 www.beaconnewspaper.com October 2, 2006 LEADER OF THE PACK Seniors Senior quarterback has hope in fi nal season receive JANNEL PALENZUELA honors Staff Writer XAVIER VILLARMARZO As a freshman, Josh Pad- Sports Editor rick was not supposed to be the starting quarterback for Two seniors on the football team the FIU football team. But received national honors this week. when injuries pushed him to Linebacker Keyonvis Bouie was starting duty, everything was selected to par- changed. ticipate in the Completing nearly 50 per- Las Vegas All- cent of his passes, Padrick was American Clas- named FIU’s Most Valuable sic and wide Player during his fi rst season receiver Chan- as a Golden Panther. That dler Williams same year he became the fi rst was put on the FIU quarterback to throw for watchlist for over 300 yards in one game; the Biletnikoff he passed for 370 yards against Award, which nationally-ranked I-AA Geor- is awarded BOUIE gia Southern. He also had 12 annually to the touchdowns that year, includ- nation’s best college receiver. ing a couple of three-touch- Bouie is the fi rst Golden Panther to down games against Georgia be named to a collegiate post-season Southern and Jacksonville. All-Star game. However, the 6’3” senior As of Sept. 29, Bouie leads the quarterback from Merritt Golden Panthers with 41 tackles – 29 Island, Fla., admits that he solo and 7.5 tackles for loss – and has was not very confi dent when also recorded two sacks. he fi rst stepped into the start- The Las Vegas All-American Classic ing role. will take place Jan. 15 at the home of “I was a little nervous [about the University of Nevada, Las Vegas starting] at fi rst,” Padrick said. Rebels – Sam Boyd Stadium. “It was a different offense and The game features two teams of 50 the game was faster.” players – one representing the east and Padrick remained the start- one representing the west – and will be ing quarterback and continued televised on the NFL Network. to improve as a sophomore CHRIS CUTRO/THE BEACON Prior to the game, players get to par- during the 2004 season. He ticipate in practices and combines open became the fi rst Golden Pan- PUTTING IT UP: Senior quarterback Josh Padrick attempts a pass against Bowling Green Sept. 16 to scouts for professional teams. ther to pass for more than at FIU Stadium. Through the fi rst four games this season, he has thrown for 724 yards. “[Bouie] could get invited to other 4,500 career yards. That same all-star games as well and I’m sure year, Padrick also improved his percent- eight of 10 games fi nishing the year with Belt Conference quarterback that ranked several other of our players will be age of completions to 56.7 percent and 12 touchdowns, including four games with at the top in passing yards per game, selected to some of these all-star his passing effi ciency to 113.74. He had two scoring passes. averaging 223.7 per game. He was ranked games, too,” said coach Don Strock back-to-back games with 27 comple- “He has only continued to get better second in total offense (224.8), and second in a press release. “Congratulations to tions versus nationally-ranked Georgia every year,” said coach Don Strock. “He in passing effi ciency (122.6). him. It’s an honor to be the fi rst from Southern – where he also completed improves every game.” Before the season was over, he totaled our program to be accepted to an All- nine consecutive passes – and Western During the 2005 season as a junior, Star game. Kentucky. He threw touchdown passes in Padrick was named a second-team All-Sun PADRICK, page 13 “It means we’re going out and attracting some talented players.” Williams is one of 50 fi nal- Tragedy inspires player’s decision to coach ists in Divi- sion I-A for the RENALDO SMITH Joanne Aluka-White, assistant women’s basketball coach award, which Contributing Writer is named after [Coach Cindy Russo] has been here almost 30 years and she former Florida While playing professional basketball “ State and Oak- overseas two years ago, Joanne Aluka- has always had a good team, so I couldn’t imagine going land Raiders’ White had to deal with the most disap- somewhere else. I am coming here because I know I am wide receiver pointing news in her life – her father’s going to learn from one of the best in women’s basketball. Fred Biletnikoff death. and is awarded WILLIAMS Ironically, it was that great loss that annually by the played an instrumental part in her travel- away.” chapter in her life by getting married this Tallahassee Quarterback Club. ing along the road of coaching, a path that Following the death of her father, past summer and is now looking forward As of Sept. 29, through FIU’s fi rst has recently led her to the bench of the Aluka-White took a year off from bas- to a new and exciting start as Golden four games this season, Williams has women’s basketball team. ketball to settle some things with her Panther assistant coach. caught a total of 26 passes for 294 According to Aluka-White, she real- mother. After a successful four-year stint yards and has averaged 73.5 yards ized she had more than a knack for coach- “I have always been interested in at Middle Tennessee State University receiving per game and 6.5 receptions ing during the time-off she took after her coaching and during that year I coached – where she obtained her M.S. in sports per games. father’s death. camps over the summer and became an management and served as graduate He leads the Sun Belt Conference in “While I was overseas playing basket- assistant coach at Hephzibah High School teachers assistant in the school’s athletic all those categories and is ranked 11th ball, I had a great experience,” Aluka- [in Augusta, Ga.],” Aluka-White said. “I department – Aluka-White went overseas in the nation in receptions per game. White said. “It was kind of a bittersweet would say, during that year, I saw that I to compete play basketball in Portugal. The Biletnikoff Award recipient will situation because my father was sick really wanted to work with young ladies be announced at the ESPN College and, about three months after I played and open doors for them.” Football Awards Show in December at in the Olympic Games, my father passed The 27-year-old recently opened a new ALUKA-WHITE, page 14 Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.