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VOTING FAIR SEX SELLS HALLOWEEN TIPS STOPPING THE RUN Students shuttled to polls Proposition K seeks to ease penalties Costumes dos and don’ts FIU to face ULL’s strong offense

AT THE BAY PAGE 3 OPINION PAGE 4 LIFE! PAGE 5 SPORTS PAGE 8

FREEDOM BOARD Freedom of expression constrained

DANIELLA BACIGALUPO News Director

A couple of Sen. Barack Obama stickers, placed on studio windows in the Paul Cejas Architecture building, have prompted the Offi ce of General Counsel to start its own campaign. Deputy General Counsel Isis Carbajal de Garcia sent an e-mail two weeks ago to Vice President of Academic Affairs Douglas Wartzok in response to the Obama stickers, asking him to remind deans about removing political material on public buildings. Carbajal de Garcia’s message launched a chain of e-mails that showed administration quickly conforming to the orders from the CHRISTOPHER GREEN/THE BEACON Provost’s and General Counsel’s offi ces. NO TO ABORTION: Diana Samitier looks at the free speech board outside of the Graham Center on Oct. 29. Students But the lack of University policy on politi- wrote their opinions after hearing a anti-abortion demonstration from the Center for Bio-ethical Reform, which featured graphic cal activity has set the stage for the violation of pictures of babies that died as a result of abortions. freedom of expression by administration. On Oct. 14, College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Joyce Peterson forwarded Wartzok’s e-mail to faculty with a message of Adult video shot in fraternity house her own. “I have removed campaign materials as I fi nd them around in our offi ces, but if you don’t mond FIJI insignia: one appearing on a the fraternity and the fraternity’s national want a message from the provost, take note. It’s FIJI investigated for door and another appearing on the back of organization, according to Arneson. a no-no,” it said. an unidentifi ed person’s T-shirt. “Obviously, the University would never According to Media Relations, Florida law possible role in porno Interfraternity Council President Alex condone this kind of action,” Arneson said. states that “political expression on campus is Ruiz acknowledges the video was shot at “If this is true, it’s very disappointing and not prohibited, but the use of state facilities for political campaigning and using work time to CHRIS LAZAGA the FIJI fraternity house. the University will respond accordingly.” engage in such activities is prohibited.” Staff Writer “You can defi nitely see the doors. I only FIU’s FIJI Chapter President Marcio saw the video trailer,” Ruiz said. Souza has yet to release a statement. However, other than the State statute, the BangBros Network, an entertainment A link to the video has been circulating According to Bill Martin, executive di- University has no policy that differentiates be- company, fi lmed a pornographic video at the around Facebook and was also sent to sev- rector of Phi Gamma Delta International, the tween political expression and political cam- on-campus Phi Gamma Delta, also known eral University offi cials. FIU chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has been paigning, according to Media Relations. as FIJI, fraternity house. Ruiz would not confi rm any FIJI brothers placed on a “graduate trusteeship.” This General Counsel would only respond According to a caption under the video or FIU students participated or were present means alumni of the fraternity have been through Media Relations. trailer posted Oct. 24 on Bangbros.com, in the making of the video. appointed to supervise the chapter, investi- Within the University community, differ- “Manny... a Frat Boy” invited the company “It’s only been four days. The investiga- gate the incident and discipline members. ent and sometimes confl icting defi nitions have to come to the house for “some fun with his tion is ongoing,” Ruiz said. “It is completely contrary to the values risen. fellow brothers.” Eric Arneson, director of Campus Life, of our fraternity,” Martin said. Wartzok’s e-mail defi nes political cam- Among the graphic sexual images pre- said his organization was informed of the Associate Director of Campus Life for paigning as “posters and other political propa- sented in the trailer video were occasional incident on Oct. 24. Since then, Campus ganda” and states that “University resources, appearances of the white-star-in-black-dia- Life has been working in cooperation with FIJI, page 2 e.g., e-mail” cannot be used “to campaign for or against any ballot item or individual.” Peterson, who said she only removed political fl yers from a table in the dean’s offi ce, Free festivities for those with fright in mind believes faculty’s academic expression is protected in the classroom “as long as they are not JAMELLE TUCKER drawn to one particular party? where local kids and chil- Panther Hall Lounge right after insisting that students think a certain way” but Contributing Writer Simple, make it free. dren of faculty can partici- the “Halloween Extravaganza” it is not once they step out of that academic The offices of Campus Life pate in a safe trick-or-treating is over and all of the kids are sphere. Candy, revealing costumes and Housing and Residential experience. far gone. “[Academic freedom] does not extend to or the scare of your life: Life at both the University The event is open to all On Oct. 31 a costume posting political material, say, on the outside of Halloween can be any of these Park and Biscayne Bay cam- students, who are also encour- party and potluck are also their offi ce door,” Peterson said. “Political ma- things. puses are offering an array of aged to bring younger siblings scheduled. terial is a particular message with specifi c en- Many adults have taken entertainment for the scariest or relatives. It will take place in GC 243 dorsement of a political candidate.” this once children-only holi- night of the year. Panther Hall plans to leave from 7 p.m. until that last stu- For Will Creeley, director of legal and pub- day and turned it into more of This year’s festivities will this party open for students dent has left the building. lic advocacy at the Foundation for Individual an adult-friendly night once start a day earlier than normal starting at 5 p.m. and going on The event is free, and cos- Rights in Education, Wartzok’s e-mail and the kids are off to sleep. at UP. until 10 p.m. tumes are encouraged but not the events that unfolded from it are just an- When the clubs don’t close On Oct. 30, Panther Hall Just like an infant’s birth- mandatory. other example of a “spike of censorship seen until the next day, and there and The Residents Hall day party where the adults “Students are encouraged across public and private campuses around the are several options for a good Association will team up for takeover toward the end, an night, how are college students a “Halloween Extravaganza,” after party will be held in the HALLOWEEN, page 3 EXPRESSION, page 2 2 The Beacon – October 31, 2008 NEWS www.fi usm.com Senate meeting WALL-TO-WALL approves minor degrees, raises

NATALEE GIL-DELRIO man applications will be Staff Writer submitted. Only 3,800 of the appli- The Faculty Senate held cants will be accepted into a meeting at the Wertheim the University, a 16 percent Conservatory on Tuesday, entry rate. Oct. 28 to summarize depart- The reason for such a low mental issues, vote on sever- acceptance rate is the fact al amendments and continue that the University’s “teach- discussions from the previ- er to student ratio is being ous meeting. stretched to the limit,” ac- Provost Ronald M. cording to Berkman.

Berkman took his turn on After the provost finished VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON the floor first, recapping a speaking, the committee went SLAP: RonaldCortina (ar left) and friends take advantage of the great weather on Oct. 28 by playing wall number of issues discussed into a block of voting and ap- ball outside of Everglades Hall. in the last forum such as proved several amendments, the Southern Association such as instituting a minor in of Colleges and Schools re- communication studies and view and the United Faculty in foreign educated physi- of Florida and Student cians track for the bachelor’s Faculty Senate pushes for limit Government Association’s degree in nursing. election bus. After an extensive 20- “It’s getting sharper. It’s minute debate pertaining to on campus political campaigning getting closer, and I feel a certain amendment direct- more confident,” Berkman ed toward the new medical said when speaking about school, the committee voted EXPRESSIONS, page 1 how well the University is on a close on the debate and The University wants to be a neutral big tent from the State, which is also supposed to be a big, open preparing for the SACS re- the UFF chapter president, for all ideas that come in our society and view coming up in 2010. Leslie Frazier, took the floor. country.” tent for ideas.” Each committee has been After last meeting’s debate Other incidents include: again, we wouldn’t want that partisanship. Because of that very working together in work- concerning teacher salaries the University of Texas at Tom Breslin, Chairman principle, however, faculty shop-like environments, try- at FIU, the UFF has agreed Austin ban of political signs Faculty Senate has the right to be “active ing to put together a curricu- upon a 3.5 percent raise on from dorm room windows, citizens” and to wear “lit- lum in their department that all salaries with conditions. the University of Oklahoma tle buttons and campaign will improve both the depart- There will be a 2 per- ban on the use of university are that faculty’s individual the classroom (for instance, do-das in [their] offi ces,” ment and the University. cent retention raise effective e-mails for political expres- space,” Creeley said. “That by wearing political but- Breslin said. Berkman also touched Dec. 28 based on eligibil- sion and the University of doesn’t mean they have the tons), disseminate political Political Science Chair upon the subject of freshmen ity, and a 1.5 percent one- Illinois faculty and staff ban right to post anything inap- speech via e-mail, post po- Richard Olson adds another admissions once more and, time department bonus based from wearing partisan but- propriate but [endorsing a litical humor and commen- factor to political expres- although his last statement upon department criteria and tons and displaying partisan candidate in their personal tary on their offi ce doors, sion on-campus stating it was misquoted, he offered policies. bumper tickers on vehicles. space] is more like putting and much more,” the policy is sometimes necessary for a correction and emphasized Also, for the first time at All bans were eventually a bumper sticker on your states. educational purposes. that he meant that students FIU the UFF has approved overturned. car.” Faculty Senate Chairman “The idea of being com- are less likely to apply to promotions for both instruc- Removing the Obama In its policy statement Tom Breslin insists the pletely objective and im- private universities due to fi- tors and lecturers, allowing stickers is a close call be- on political activities on University does have a right partial the whole time [is nancial constraints these days them opportunities to grow cause the studios might not campuses, FIRE uses the to set policies that ensures unreasonable],” he said, and are more likely to apply within the department or be considered a student’s Internal Revenue Service’s it would not seem like it explaining that sometimes to public universities. University. personal space, explained defi nition of political cam- is endorsing a particular a student needs to know The number of applicants The funds being used for Creeley, but forbidding paigning which includes candidate. where their professor stands has already been predicted as the increases are not com- faculty and staff from dis- fundraising and hosting a “The University wants to to analyze discussion. “I get well. ing from the State, but rather playing anything endors- candidate’s event or rally. be a neutral big tent for all very nervous about using At the rate applications are from the school budget. ing a certain candidate is “Faculty members are ideas that come in our soci- classrooms for overtly par- being sent to the University, The contract is tentative unconstitutional. free to participate in political ety and again we wouldn’t tisan purposes. At the same the provost assumes that ap- from 2008-2011 until voted “University offi ces, fac- rallies on-campus, express want that partisanship,” he time, I’m never comfort- proximately 21,000 fresh- to permanently change. ulty offi ces and offi ce doors partisan messages outside of said. “We do receive support able with restricting rights.” No fi nal decision in BangBros video

EDITORIAL BOARD FIJI, page 1 ... As a Greek alumni, I am appalled that such CHARLIE GRAU EDITOR IN CHIEF CHRISTOPHER NECUZE PRODUCTION MANAGER Sorority & Fraternity Life J.D. Louk behavior is happening on campus and stereotyping the Greek system. was unavailable for comment. DANIELLA BACIGALUPO NEWS DIRECTOR Herman Fernandez, Greek alumnus JULIA CARDENUTO BBC MANAGING EDITOR Ruiz said for all he knows, some JONATHAN DAVILA LIFE! EDITOR pieces of the video could have been ERIC FELDMAN OPINION EDITOR ANDREW JULIAN SPORTS DIRECTOR shot at the house and others off-site. Resolution Council declined a request Herman Fernandez, a Greek alum- VICTORIA LYNCH PHOTO EDITOR “We really don’t know all the facts LEONCIO ALVAREZ COPY CHIEF for a statement. ni, sent an e-mail on Oct. 28 to Louk yet,” he said. The video, in which the rows of and Director of Student Conduct and However, Interfraternity Council trees lining the 16th St. entrance to Confl ict Resolution Karen Dlhosh, INFORMATION Chief Justice Omar Regalado said no University Park and parts of the front hoping to bring the video to their FIJI or FIU students participated in the exterior of the FIJI house are clearly attention. The Beacon offi ce sexual acts depicted in the video. shown, involves three girls who come “You can confi rm that it is the FIJI is located in the Graham Center, room 210, at the University Park “Those depicted in sexual acts are to the fraternity house and participate house because of the symbol of their campus. Questions regarding display advertising and billing should not related to FIU or FIJI,” Regalado be directed to the Advertising Manager at 305-348-6994. Mailing in sexual activity with what the vid- membership badge displayed on one address: Graham Center, room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is said. eo claims are college students. Many of the doors in the video. As a Greek 305-348-2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is 305-919-4722. Offi ce hours According to Regalado, a course scenes include a group of more than alumni, I am appalled that such behav- are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. E-mail: Beacon@fi u. of action has yet to be decided. That 15 males watching the sexual activ- ior is happening on campus and stereo- edu. Visit us online at www.fi usm.com

decision will land upon the Student ity taking place in the FIJI common typing the Greek system,” he wrote. Confl ict and Resolution Council. room. FIJI members refused to comment. The Student Confl ict and Contact Us Julia Cardenuto BBC Managing Editor atthebay@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon - 3 www.fi usm.com October 31, 2008 On-campus Halloween Speaker educates students party off ers DJs, candy about presidential candidates buff et for attendees DAIANA KUCAWCA perfect but said: “If you have half a Staff Writer brain, you have to know about the HALLOWEEN, page 1 it,” said Ryan Little, SPC-BBC registration guidelines.” President. “It’s a friendly rivalry As the election day inches closer, In reference to the much-criticized to bring in food items to help make between UP and BBC.” the Biscayne Bay Campus has seen McCain campaign attack, blasting this event a success,” said Steven Both DJ’s will be given a cer- its share of political campaigning. Obama for his pledge Aragon, a freshman with unde- tain genre to perform, ranging Students got a chance to interact to meet with Iranian clared major, from Hip- with different advocacy groups and President and student Hop and Old learn what’s on each side of the aisle Mahmoud assistant in the School, to at the “BBC Rocks the Vote.” Ahmadinejad Panther Hall. I believe students Reggae, to The event took place in the Wolfe without preconditions, Arndt equated Panthers will love it. It’s a see who can University Center on Oct. 29 and in- at BBC will come up with cluded special guests such as North unequivocal op- also have a friendly rivalry be- the best mix Miami Mayor Kevin Burns, represen- position to gay Halloween tween UP and BBC. in the same tatives from the National Association rights with criti- event- BBC’s amount of for the Advancement of Colored cisms of Obama 3rd annual time with- People, and Chip Arndt, the president for favoring open Ryan Lyttle, president, of Freedom Democrats. diplomacy. “Monster SPC-BBC out repeat- Bash,” taking a record BBC student organizations “Richard ing place the other has such as Stonewall at BBC, College Nixon, a Oct. 31.The spun, accord- Democrats, Black Democrats, LGBT Republican, event, which is organized by the ing to Haven. and FIU College Republicans were went to China, a NATHAN VALENTINE/THE BEACON Communist coun- Student Programming Council at DJ Push Play was not avail- also present. GO VOTE: North Miami Miami Mayor Kevin Burns try that funded BBC, will also include a “Battle able for comment, but according Chip Arndt, who is also a former speaks at the “BBC Rocks the Vote. of the DJ’s,” coinciding with the to DJ Skip: “Everyone will expe- winner of “The Amazing Race 4,” ex- the Vietnam War Halloween party to increase atten- rience something they never executive director of the Florida LGBT against the United dance, according to Petra Haven, perienced before.” Democratic Caucus, was stumping at States, to open up at the bottom of each amendment to SPC-BBC vice-president and se- DJ Skip also said he urg- the fair for presidential nominee Sen. relations. Now China is more of a free make them more understandable,” nior in marketing. es DJ Push Play to “strive for Barack Obama, and said he has con- market economy. The idea not to sit Tobar said. “Much planning and prepara- greatness.” tributed more than $200,000 to the down and talk is absurd,” said Arndt. As a special guest, the Student tion went in to make this a suc- The Bay Vista Hall Council campaign. “It’s how you talk.” Government Association at BBC cessful event,” Haven said. “I hope will be having a candy buffet in He also spoke about fear of immi- Among the different tables at the brought in North Miami Mayor Kevin everyone comes out and enjoys conjunction with the “Monster nent voter fraud. voting fair, only one Republican ad- Burns, who is a Republican. themselves.” Bash.” “Both sides pay people to regis- vocate, FIU College Republicans, “I support Barack Obama, but I The “Monster Bash” is sched- Students will be able to travel ter, and it’s expensive,” said Arndt, was present. The rest were advocat- was a previous supporter of Hillary,” uled to begin at 10 p.m. and will over to the Bay Vista Hall during referring to the system of paying vol- ing for Obama. Luis Tobar, an FIU Burns said. last until 2 a.m. DJ Push Play and the day and fi ll empty bags with unteers per registered voter. “I’m all College Republicans member, said The mayor also said he is against DJ Skip were selected as the two their candy of choice. for incentives.” He then added that the organization had contributed $300 Amendment 2, which revokes all the DJ’s to face off at the Halloween Plan to have a good day and creating incentive structures leads to to the McCain campaign. benefi ts that domestic partnerships party. night, whether you’re eating lots voter fraud.Arndt later said that in He also said that they weren’t currently have. However, he supports With DJ Push Play being more of candy, or doing sweat drenched this economy, people are out of work worried about voter fraud because the the new voting infrastructure. commonly known for UP events, dance moves on the fl oor with and they are looking for anything that voting machines had a paper trail and He said the fears of voter fraud are and DJ Skip for BBC events, SPC- your favorite guy or ghoul. might help them avoid foreclosure. most voting precincts are using bub- “unfounded, since the system is much BBC has set up a battle of North Halloween stuck on campus Voter registration jobs pay $8-10 ble-in ballots. better on check and balances. You Campus versus South Campus. is an option. Make it a beautiful per person registered, according to “I don’t think they did [the compli- have the right to exercise your vote.” “I believe students will love nightmare. him. cated ballot lexicon] on purpose, but I The fair ended with free food for Arndt granted the system was im- do think there should be a summary all attendees. Rocky Horror delivers alternative Halloween experience

movie and it is anything but ordinary. Despite “Time Warp” dance along with the actors on here are no rules when it comes to details about the show, but there are no words T its name, it is more sexy and fun, than scary. screen. clothing on Halloween. Sexy high heel shoes, to describe the madness that occurs; you have to The plot revolves around Janet (played by Doing the dance had to be my favorite part overly-done makeup and tight clothes are a go and experience it fi rst hand. Susan Sarandon) and Brad (played by Barry of the whole movie-watching experience. must have, for girls and boys, in the showing Get dressed up with your friends, watch Bostwick.) Their car breaks down, and they end Although the show is only $6.50, bring extra of “Rocky Horror Picture “Rocky Horror” and then go out to celebrate up at Dr. Frank-N-Futer’s castle. Little do they dollars and buy a “throw” bag. It is full of ran- Show.” the holiday. The show ends around 12:30 a.m. WEEKENDS WITH know that Dr. Frank-N-Futer, (Tim Curry’s char- dom items to toss up in the air during the show. Every Saturday at mid- so you will have plenty of time to party after the PARADISE acter) “who is a sweet transvestite from trans- I was always a step behind, so try to keep up night, Flippers Cinema credits begin to roll. sexual Transylvania,” according to one of the because the clues to when to throw the items are and Arcade at 7001 Taft I recommend going to Daisy Dukes Saloon movie’s song, is far from normal. He guides the easy to miss. For example, when there is a mar- St. in Hollywood, hosts a at 10060 Pines Blvd. located a few minutes couple through an odd night of signing, dancing riage scene in the movie, throw the rice that is in showing of this cult classic from the theater. This country bar is a great place and unexpected sexual exploration. your bag, and when Dr. Frank-N-Futer sings the Halloween movie, with a to hang out and have a few drinks with friends. Before the movie starts, Sunshine line “cards for sorrow, cards for pain,” throw twist. Plus, the country theme goes along with the Marmalade, the host of the show, comes out in a card. I had seen the movie at “make believe” notions of Halloween. his extravagant dress and over-the-top makeup, Since its release in 1975, the movie has made PARADISE AFSHAR home a dozen times, but ac- Halloween is not about the candy to me; it is and describes the “rules” for the night, while itself into one of the country’s biggest cult clas- cording to those who run the about getting lost in a different reality. welcoming everyone. When the movie begins, a sics. The playful spirit of Halloween lives on in show, that doesn’t count. The way they see it, we You can pretend to be whatever you want on giant pair of lips recount the plot of the movie. the theater every Saturday night. are virgins until we see the movie in theaters. this day, so why not go somewhere that allows As the movie plays on the big screen, a shad- On Halloween, the show starts at 11 p.m. and I watched it with three friends. I was the you to experience a movie in a unique way, and ow cast acts out the entire fi lm in front of the Flippers has a costume contest, and cash prizes only virgin in the group, so I had to go through then to a bar that takes you to the deep South? theater. This can get a bit confusing at fi rst, but are given away to those with the best “Rocky a ritual that all virgins go through. I refuse to Just make sure to come back to the real world think of it as a live show and a movie playing Horror” theme outfi t. give away details about this ritual and ruin the come Nov. 1. at once. So forget about trick-or-treating this surprises, but make sure to let the person at the Don’t think the actors are the only ones who Halloween and watch one of the wildest movies Weekends with Paradise is a biweekly col- entrance know that it is your fi rst time watching get into the magic of “Rocky Horror;” get ready you will ever see. Watching “Rocky Horror” is umn about North Miami night life. If you have the movie. Trust me, you’ll be in for a treat! for a lot of audience participation. At one point, an experience of its own. any suggestions for places I could visit, e-mail “Rocky Horror” is the perfect Halloween the audience goes into the aisles and does the It may seem that I have dished out a lot of me at paradise.afshar@fi usm.com. Contact Us Eric Feldman Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPPINIONINION

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Pimps rejoice: PropositionRed K might Light make it okay MATT RUCKMAN heels for a man is a crime is, to Not the kindest of people. After pornography, are simply just big it’s mixed around; hard men are Staff Writer state bluntly – absurd. They’re all, you don’t get a name like voyeurs. good to fi nd. merely letting loose the release Jack The Ripper because you What legal pornography pro- So San Francisco’s step to- Next month San Fransisco valve, easing the burden on the open a door for a lady. vides is context to how absurd ward decriminalizing prostitu- will vote on a landmark ballot. less-sexually inclined. Being the Decriminalization, with even- anti-prostitution laws are. It il- tion, and maybe eventual le- Proposition K will decriminal- Pretty Woman to the less hand- tual legalization, would bring luminates the point that mak- galization, is one in the right ize prostitution, forbidding local some Richard Geres out there. about reforms and zoning laws ing prostitution illegal doesn’t direction and better for everyone authorities from investigating, It also becomes a bit of a hu- to help police know where these make the very basic human need involved. The prostitutes will be arresting or prosecuting anyone man rights issue. Streetwalkers women are performing their var- for sex go away, it only drives it safer from predators, the men for selling sex. have long lived in the literal and ious jobs, enabling better sur- somewhere else, underground, safer from the Clap, and every About damn time. metaphorical back alleys of the veillance and superior protection into the dark alleys where crimi- person from an invasion by gov- This is long overdue; it’s a country, operating under the ra- from these evildoers. nality lies. ernment. I don’t think the State wonder why San Francisco is the dar of police protection, and be- This would also serve the pur- There are other more dog- should ever police sexual rela- fi rst city to vote on this, and take reft of health benefi ts. pose of centralizing prostitution matic reasons prostitution is il- tions between consenting adults. it serious. This is in large part due to to a suitable part of town. So in- legal. One is the opinion that It’s a private matter if Joe Blow Prostitution has been around the illegal nature of their chosen stead, in the city of Monopoly, prostitutes are “homewreckers” and Trixie want to ... well, I’ll forever. Ever since the Paleolithic profession and the subsequent of having sex on Park Place, stealing a husband’s honor and just leave that alone. Maybe the era, when caveman fi gured out inability to approach legitimate they would ply their trade clos- breaking apart families. This government should follow step. what went where, there has establishments for aid. When er to Reading Railroad or Baltic seems illogical. If it follows that been prostitution. Ever since they catch a venereal disease, Avenue i.e., the unkempt parts of you can’t rape the willing, then Neandrathals gave that shiny adequate medical care isn’t al- town. how can you steal from the be- rock to Mrs. Caveman and smiled ways available on the street. For The next issue is the sheer hy- nefi cent? These charitable hus- expectantly, there has been pros- example, when a pimp hits his pocrisy of prostitution being ille- bands want this, how then can titution. There will always be employee, she can’t exactly go to gal, while next door pornography a prostitute wreck that which is Turned on by this prostitution, as long as the sup- the police, or collect Workman’s is perfectly accepted, if not cele- already destroyed? It may just be article? ply of “respectable” women does Comp. brated. This difference seems to that prostitutes are in far greater not meet the demands of horny It’s no secret prostitutes are state that it’s permissible to pay supply than faithful, or satisfi ed Post your thoughts on men. preyed upon by those most ma- two people to have sex, but only husbands. fi usm.com/opinion or send So the idea that the fi nancially levolent. They attract a naturally if other people watch. Maybe For the chaste women it them to opinion@fi usm.com motivated woman who is heels- seedy camp that includes rapists Americans, or rather those who seems be that good men are over-head rather than head-over- and serial killers in their ranks. support the sole legalization of hard to fi nd. For the prostitute, Powell’s endorsement sends poignant message

NEDA GHOMESHI is a generational change and that’s why I’m said at a rally in North Carolina. When explaining his decision to support Contributing Writer supporting Obama, not out of any lack of re- Listening to political talk shows, some Sen. Obama, Powell referred back to the spect or admiration for McCain.” have suggested that Powell’s decision may mentality of the Republican party, of which It was on Oct. 19 – a “Meet the Press” in- Obama’s plans for taxes and healthcare be based on race. I believe that Powell’s deci- some voters have falsely accused Obama of terview with former Secretary of State Colin will benefi t the United States and help revi- sion to support Obama is less about race than being a Muslim as justifi cation for not vot- Powell became a prominent news story, and talize our nation, which has suffered over the it is about Obama’s competence and ability ing for him. in my book he’s one of the most respectable past eight years at the hands of our current to lead. I think that at this time in our his- “Is there something wrong with being a Republicans when he announced, and more Muslim in this country? The answer is no, importantly explained his decision to vote that’s not America,” Powell said. He added, for Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential “John McCain is as nondiscriminatory as election. Powell’s choice to wait until just about anyone I know. But I’m troubled about the Powell is a distinguished American with fact that, within the Republican party we amazing credentials and experience both in two weeks before the election to announce have these kinds of expressions.” the government and the military. He served as It saddens me, a Democrat, who will be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the his choice goes more to his credibility as voting for Obama to know that the reason- highest military position in the Department ing behind many lost votes will be because of of Defense. an unbiased politician. Obama’s religion. President George W. Bush who has simi- Clearly, Powell is a superbly qualifi ed lar views as the current Republican nominee politician and credible public fi gure. His role John McCain, appointed Colin Powell as his agenda-driven president. tory, Americans need to get over the fact that in the military, his status as Secretary of State Secretary of State in 2000. However, today Powell is a longtime friend of McCain and Obama is an African American, and appre- and his active participation in numerous non- Powell is supporting Barack Obama. even donated to his campaign, but Powell put ciate the qualities and ideas he brings to the profi t organizations all go to prove his cred- Powell’s decision has further proved aside his friendship with McCain for the bet- table. ibility and knowledge of the American soci- that this country needs Obama as the next terment of the United States, and away his “If Powell were supporting Obama be- ety as a whole. president. partisanship for the revitalization of our im- cause of race, he would have made his an- Whoever Powell decides to support in the Clearly, Powell is aware, as most demo- age abroad. nouncement months before the election, not next presidential election should matter to the crats are, of Obama’s brilliance along with “I am beyond honored and deeply humbled weeks before,” said Kenny Gelok, an FIU American people. It absolutely matters to me. his leadership, oratory and embracing quali- to have the support of Gen. Colin Powell. He student. Americans deserve to hear an honest opinion ties as well as his plans to renovate the United knows, as we do, that this is a moment where Powell’s choice to wait until just about and if a strong respectable republican sup- States’ government. During “Meet the Press,” we all need to come together as one nation two weeks before the election to announce ports a democrat, Americans should chose to Powell stated, “I think we need a transforma- — young and old, rich and poor, black and his choice goes more to his credibility as an support that Democrat. tional figure. I think we need a president who white, Republican and Democrat,” Obama unbiased politician. Contact Us Jonathan Davila Life! Editor life@fi usm.com LLIFE!IFE!

The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com October 31, 2008 Everglades retreat hones A guide to the best and worst of the season leadership SUSANA RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer capability Ah, Halloween - a day for running around in costumes and make up in the noble pursuit of free candy and house parties. But what will you be dressing up as for All Hallows Eve? The University of- We can’t answer that for you, but we can tell you what not to wear – because everyone else will. From pranksters REAL FRESHMAN fers many programs EXPERIENCE to dazzling vampires, we’ve got some Halloween costume don’ts that will help you stand out from the crowd. and opportunities for students to grow, both as young adults and as leaders in their com- DDON’TON’T DDOO munities. Most of us freshmen are used to The Dark Naught sitting down and staring I don’t care how long it took or how much it Consider Harvey Dent instead. The char- off into space while our JASON cost you to make that Glasgow smile prosthesis ismatic poster-boy for catastrophic falls from teacher goes on and on CACERES – no Jokers. Period. grace may have had his story cut short in Chris about whatever mean- This costume was over killed by every last Nolan’s juggernaut, but you can help Two- ingless subject is at hand at that moment. fanboy and girl who put on their whitest mime Face’s campaign live on. In the real world, you do not sit and stare. makeup to recite the why-so-serious monologue Just grab a blue two-piece suit, white button- We are expected to know how to properly for unwitting movie goers lined up for Heath up dress shirt and liberate a red-tie from your present ourselves to others, how to make Ledger’s performance in “The Dark Knight” dad’s executive collection. Then let an artsy formal speeches in front of large crowds and last summer. friend with an interest in anatomy go to town how to take charge in certain situations that You may have a semester or two of drama mapping out muscles on the left half of your require one to step up and take a position of classes under your belt, but you are most defi - face. leadership. nitely not an Australian Oscar nominee. Blackout one half of a fi fty-cent coin and I do not remember anyone teaching me you’re set to bring your own fl avor of luck- any of this back in high school. Having at- charmed justice to Gotham. I believe in you. tended Panther Camp, I was told about one of the many opportunities the University of- Sarah Naylin fers students in order to help them grow as Resist the urge to dress up as Sarah Palin. In Girls can grab a picket sign and a bustle dress successful, confi dent leaders. Academy of fact, just say no to Obama and McCain masks to become suffragette Susan B. Anthony. Leaders, a program held by the Center of too. Guys will want a khaki military uniform and Leadership and Service, does just that. Unless of course you’ve received a personal a slouch hat to change into Rough Rider Teddy I decided to check it out. I walked into letter from Lorne Michaels inviting you to in- Roosevelt. their offi ce one day and said that I was inter- tern at Saturday Night Live, or you’re staring in But since this year’s campaign buzzword is ested in seeing what it was all about. I was Point Break 2, then I stand corrected. “change,” why not switch things up? taken in and introduced to the program coor- Otherwise, leave the parodies to the profes- Go out as John F. Kennedy and Jackie O. for dinator, Angel Garcia. He sat me down and sionals – Tina Fey and company have those cos- the night – in drag. we spoke a little about the program, which tumes nailed. She can wear a three-piece suit with lipstick consists of a three-day retreat in the middle Save your political satires for the polling kissed collar and he can top his kitten heels, kid of the Everglades. At this retreat, students booths on Nov. 4 and try some real mavericks gloves and mini-dress with a little pink pillbox would be exposed to several leadership ses- on for size. hat. sions and “team builders” that would, ulti- Oversized, white framed glasses required. mately, improve their ability to take the lead in any situation. After the retreat, there would Bella and Edward: be several follow-up sessions every other Wednesday to further develop students’ ac- Twilight’s star crossed couple may be the Twi-neither Dazzle everyone by dressing up as the origi- quired skills. perfect costume idea for you and your own spar- nal obsessive lovebirds, Romeo and Juliet. All of this costs only $50. I was sold. kling Adonis, but stop yourself – every last high Thanks to Baz Luhrman’s 1995 reinterpretation, The weekend of the retreat came along schooler this side of the galaxy is thinking the all you’ll need are a Hawaiian shirt and dress and I was excited to go. I packed my bags same thing. pants for him, a black shift dress and beret for quickly that morning (I had not been able to Girls, do you want to spend the night pur- her, and toy water guns for both. pack the night before because I have learned posely tripping over everything as Bella, hu- You can go with the lover’s costume party to effectively procrastinate in college). I had man-girlfriend and nauseating adora-klutz? outfi ts too. She’ll only need a white night dress a paper due the night before and had stayed Plus, guys will need some convincing before and angel wings to become the fair Juliet, but up all night writing it. they agree to be spackled head-to-toe in pancake he’ll need to sharpie a scallop design onto a grey We all met up in the piano room in makeup and glitter to pose as Edward, vampire- t-shirt to make cheap chainmail to go under faux Graham Center and by noon, the bus had ar- boyfriend and chivalric control freak. armor shoulder pads before he’s Romeo. rived. Of the 50 people who were going, I Think of the clean up time. You’ll have more joy than woe as Juliet and knew about three or four. The bus ride was her Romeo than the thousand emotastic Bellas pretty quiet until the members of the Lead and Edwards ever could. Team, a group of students who help carry out the “team builders” throughout the weekend, No Pirates, No Ninjas had us do several icebreakers on the bus. The battle for superiority between pirates After you’ve picked out your least favorite One of them was a sort of sing-a-long. They and ninjas has been waged onscreen and online clothes for ripping, paint your skin a rotting gray broke us up into groups and picked a topic, for ages. But it’s been at a stalemate since the shade and accessorize with scratches, bruises, such as “animals.” We were then told to pick last Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pirates of and under eye bags that scream 1,001 sleepless a song as a group with the topic and sing the Caribbean installment went head to head in nights. it. For example, there was “The Itsy Bitsy 2007. Lurch on over to your neighbor’s and de- Spider,” or “Who Let the Dogs Out?” It’s pointless dressing up as either party, not mand your bounty lest you convert them to your We soon arrived to the middle of no- to mention that Disney has the market cornered army of the living dead. where. I, sadly, had no service on my phone for Johnny Depp look-a-likes. - that’s how far we were, but that was not a concern for me. With all the icebreakers we No matter what you decide to wear this Halloween, don’t forget to just have fun with the costume. had on the bus, I was already having fun. We’ll judge you later. FRESHMAN, page 6 www.fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – October 31, 2008 6 Freshman recounts Halloween Flicks journey Have your ‘A census taker once FRESHMAN, page 5 fi ll of fright tried to test me. I ate I thought the weekend would his liver with some fl y by quickly if this was a preview indoors fava beans of how it would be. On the fi rst day and a nice there, we were already engaging in STEVE MESA chian- fun activities. We played the “name Staff Writer game,” which involves going around ti.’ the room with everybody saying their name. However, you must repeatthe name of all the people who went be- Don’t have a costume? Staying in for the ple take residence in a local shopping mall fol- would become the American Film Institute’s fore you. We also had a campfi re, night and have nothing else to do? Here is a lowing the fall of civilization due to zombies number one villain, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In this where we roasted marshmallows and slew of horror movies that may be fun to watch running amok. The message Romero expresses fi lm, FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) told ghost stories. on All Hallow’s Eve. in this movie is that society is enslaved by con- is assigned to interview Dr. Lecter (Anthony The days began to fl y by. The most sumerism, since the zombies’ last memory is of Hopkins) to get insight on how to fi nd a se- YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN fun I had was the obstacle course we going to the mall and that is why they are at- rial killer (Ted Levine) that has been skinning went through. It was literally in the Before the Wayans brothers spoofed the tracted to it. his victims. Using the method known as “prid middle of the woods. We were put horror genre with the “Scary Movie” franchise, Did you know? Extras who appeared in this quo pro”, Starling trades information to Lecter through several situations that tested comedic actor/writer/director Mel Brooks be- fi lm were reportedly given $20 in cash, a boxed about her past in exchange for hints to who the how well we learned certain leader- came the fi rst person to do so with one of the lunch and a “Dawn of the Dead” T-shirt. killer might be. ship skills. funniest fi lms of all time. The grandson (Gene Did you know? “The Silence of the Lambs” THE EVIL DEAD For example, there was this one Wilder) of Victor Frankenstein learns that he is one of only three fi lms (“It Happened One obstacle where we all had to stand on has inherited his grandfather’s estate. While go- This movie happens to be director Sam Night” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”) a slippery log and arrange ourselves ing through his grandfather’s research on his Raimi’s (the “Spider-Man” trilogy) fi rst fi lm. to win Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (in a in age order without falling off. experiments, he realized they would work if Five friends go on vacation to an isolated cabin leading role), Best Actress (in a leading role), This tested our ability to step up he carried them out. Aiding him is his hunch- in the woods. Ash (Bruce Campbell) happens to Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. and take charge when needed, but backed assistant Igor (Marty Feldman), a beau- fi nd the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. DEAD ALIVE also our ability to step back and let tiful woman (Teri Garr) and a creepy caretaker When the group plays a recording that trans- others take charge when they had the (Cloris Leachman). lates a passage from the book, they unleash Known as “Braindead” in New Zealand, better idea – a very important quality Did you know? “Young Frankenstein” was an evil force from the woods. One by one, the Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson’s (“The in being a leader. shot with many of the same props and lab equip- friends are possessed by this evil force and the Lord of the Rings” trilogy) hilarious and over- The last day rolled around and no ment as the original 1931 Frankenstein movie. only way to kill the possessed person is to hack the-top violent third fi lm is about Lionel, a ma- one wanted to leave. I can tell you them to death with an axe. ma’s boy who fi nds himself in a predicament DAWN OF THE DEAD that the bus ride back was much dif- Did you know? Raimi and Campbell were when his evil overbearing mother is bitten by ferent than the bus ride to the camp- I am not mentioning the Zack Snyder di- friends in high school, where they made many a rare rat monkey that turns her into a zombie. site. Everyone was screaming, sing- rected 2004 remake of the movie that featured super-8 fi lms together. She starts to infect other residents and soon ing and laughing. We had all gotten accelerated, rage-fi lled zombies. The movie Lionel’s house becomes the feeding ground to THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS to know each other. Any student can I am talking about is George A. Romero’s se- the incoming army of dead. benefi t from the Academy of Leaders, quel to his previous movie, “Night of the Living Based on the novel by Thomas Harris, this Did you know? 300 liters of fake blood were not just freshmen. Dead.” In “Dawn of the Dead,” a group of peo- is the fi rst fi lm to focus on the character that used in the fi nal scene of “Dead Alive.”

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Ciao readers,

Diversions is a little smaller this week. Halloween got priority this time around. We’ll be back full swing next week.

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Scrutinized receiver ﬁ nally HOMESTAND breathes air into organization

ANTONIO GONZALEZ denly rejuvenated Dolphins. Ted?’” Pennington said. “But AP Wire Miami (3-4) already has tri- with young receivers it just pled its win total from last sea- takes a while. You have to be DAVIE — Ted Ginn Jr. son under the new Bill Parcells patient.” cracked a rare Monday morn- regime, and if only for a day, Ginn’s time in Miami has ing smile, getting to savor a Ginn looked like the go-to re- been anything but. breakout game with something ceiver who deserved that high Dolphin fans even booed usually reserved for winners: a pick. then-coach Cam Cameron day off. “He just keeps getting bet- when he emerged to make the It was a long time com- ter and better,” Dolphins quar- announcement that Gnn was ing for Ginn and the Miami terback Chad Pennington said set to be his pick. Dolphins. after the game. “You can just Ginn, who has been often In a short professional ca- tell in his eyes when we’re criticized for his inability to reer fi lled with disappoint- talking about routes that he’s create separation, ended last ments, Ginn had plenty of just very hungry. He wants to season with 34 catches for 420 reasons to be in good spirits. be the guy.” yards. He shed some of that “draft .Ginn set the tone on the He managed only one punt bust” stamp that has plagued game’s fi rst play from scrim- return for a touchdown. his stay with the Dolphins, mage, beating the Bills deep “Just getting up every day catching seven passes for a ca- for a 46-yard gain. was hard, knowing you got to reer-high 175 yards in Miami’s “I think he seized the mo- get up every day and you got 25-16 win against Buffalo on ment,” Dolphins coach Tony to do this again and not get any Sunday. Sparano said Monday. outcome out of it,” Ginn said. “It was different,” Ginn The thrill of a breakout “To where now, you know you said. “It was more of an game was long overdue for got a chance.” enjoyment.” Ginn. But it was just one game Those around him are real- Most days with Miami in 1 1/2 mediocre seasons. izing that, too. have been otherwise. It was a game where the Ginn often speaks with Ginn’s career with the cornerback covering him, friends and family after games, Dolphins began with boos on Terrence McGee, was playing sometimes struggling to get a draft day, and Miami’s much- with a sore knee. And a game hold of them by phone. mocked decision to take him where the opponent’s defen- After his big game against ninth overall made him the sive scheme stacked the line. Buffalo, things were different. face of last year’s 1-15 mess. of the circumstances, Miami is And he’s hoping to keep it that VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON A day after his fi rst 100-yard pleased Ginn fi nally arrived. way. CAN I KICK IT: Sophmore midfi elder Marcos Balladares evades a defender during game in the NFL, Ginn is now “A lot of people were say- “Sunday,” Ginn said, “I a game this season. FIU ends the season on a four game homestand. the shining example of the sud- ing, ‘Where’s Ted? Where’s heard from everybody.” Volleyball gets ranking in RPI

JONATHAN ALPERT Louisiana-Lafayette (6-16) at 7 p.m. FIU was ranked 18th in this weeks Asst. Sports Director Even though FIU’s record is much RPI. better than ULM and Louisiana- The Golden Panthers have the The volleyball team continues Lafyette, Coach Tomic isn’t taking highest Ratings percentage index their impressive season playing fi ve them lightly. ranking in the Sun Belt Conference, straight conference games at FIU “We accomplished a lot but we which boasts fi ve teams ranked in Arena beginning with New Orleans understand that we are one loss away the top 61. This is the third RPI rank- (14-8) tonight at 7 p.m. FIU (20-4) from being a third seed in the con- ing this season; the next one comes leads the Sun-belt Conference East ference tournament as opposed to a out Nov. 11. The RPI is used by the Division with a 10-1 record and has one or two seed. Our goal is to be the NCAA selection committee to help won eight straight games. number one seed and have the best re- seed teams in the NCAA tournament. The upcoming stretch of home cord in the conference,” she said. “I’m happy with the RPI rank- games is important because FIU’s FIU’s schedule gets tougher as ing but I think we deserve to be in seeding for the conference tourna- they look to avenge a loss earlier in the the [American Volleyball Coaches ment and the NCAA tournament will season when Middle-Tennesee (19-4) Association] Top 25,” Tomic said. refl ect heavily on the stretch run of visits FIU arena on Friday Nov. 7 at 7 “We deserve it because the way the season. p.m. FIU and MTSU have been bat- we’ve played, we scheduled a tough “We understand we hold our tling for the top spot in the Sun Belt preseason. The teams we beat are do- destiny in our own hands, we’re not Eastern Division all season. ing pretty well. I think our team has depending on other teams… we’re As of today, FIU is holding on to a gotten better and better every week, in fi rst place,” head coach Danijela one game lead over MTSU. look at the statistics. We deserve to be Tomic said. “If we take care of busi- Trailing close behind in the Sun there.” ness here at home than we will ac- Belt Eastern Division is Western With their recent found suc- complish what we set out to do at the Kentucky (17-9), who visits FIU on cess, Coach Tomic is doing her best beginning of the season. We approach Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. FIU wraps up confer- to make sure the team does not lose every game like it’s the most impor- ence play hosting FAU on Nov. 15 at focus. tant game of the season and our re- 7 p.m. at FIU Arena, and in between “I spoke to the team this morning, cord shows that.” travel to Fort Myers to take on Florida and I told them the worst thing we can FIU will look to preserve their Gulf Coast on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. do is become complacent,” she said. undefeated record at home on “The success has to motivate us to VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON RANKED Saturday at p.m. facing University work even harder and get better and ROUTINE: Natalia Vergun makes a play for the Golden Panthers, who of Louisiana-Monroe (1-24) and Helping FIU’s bid for a high con- our team understands that This is our have won 20 games in 24 attempts this season. continue on Sunday at 7 p.m. facing ference and NCAA tournament seed, time.” JOIN OUR STAFF!

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The Beacon – 8 www.ﬁ usm.com October 31, 2008 DEFENSIVE TEST Golden Panthers’ defense face nation’s best rushing attack

ANDREW JULIAN attack. Sports Director The corner play has been outstanding, and Anthony Gaitor leads the Sun Belt in passes de- The Golden Panthers (3-4, 2-1 Sun Belt fended with 10, and Robert Mitchell is one of the Conference) are coming off a bye week where top tackling defensive backs in the Sun Belt with the focus was on two things; healing up, and stop- 48 stops. ping the run. For FIU to be successful in this game, the of- The Golden Panthers last game came against fense must be able to move the ball and that all Troy on Oct. 18, when they fell to the Trojans 33- begins with Paul McCall. 23. FIU committed 10 penalties and three turn- The junior quarterback has continued to im- overs in the contest, which snapped their three prove, and with a week off between games he game winning streak. will have opportunity to build on what was per- This will be a diffi cult match-up for FIU, vis- haps the best performance of his college career. iting the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (4-3. McCall was 22-of-33 for 266 yards and two 3-0), which leads the nation in rushing yards per touchdowns and one interception. game at 311.7. ULL also ranks seventh in total The FIU running game will have to get on offense nationally, and leads the Sun Belt in that track too. As Julian Reams continues to nurse an category. injured calf, Daunte Owens and A’mod Ned will The rushing attack is led by a two headed have to continue to shoulder the load. monster in the backfi eld of senior running back At Troy, Owens carried 14 times for 69 yards, Tyrell Fenroy, and the nation’s leading rushing and caught two passes for an additional 21 yards. quarterback Mickael Desormeaux. Fenroy aver- The Golden Panthers must get their major ages 138.5 yards per game, making him fourth in playmakers involved, particularly T.Y. Hilton and the country. Desormeaux is the only quarterback Greg Ellingson on the outside. These have been in the country averaging over 100 yards rushing the most consistent receivers this year for FIU, per game, and he leads the Sun Belt in comple- and will have plenty of opportunity to do so, as tion percentage, 62.6 percent, and ranks second will the running backs. in the league in passer effi ciency. Louisiana-Lafayette ranks near the bottom of It’s no secret that the Ragin’ Cajuns are going the Sun Belt defensively, and FIU will have the to try to establish the run, and if any team in the opportunity to move the ball. ULL ranks seventh Sun Belt is equipped to load up the box and play out of eight teams in the SBC defending the run, three-deep against ULL trying to stop the run, it’s allowing 222 yards per game. The Ragin’ Cajun FIU. pass defense is allowing 218 yards per game, The Golden Panthers have the personnel to sixth in the Sun Belt, and has a minus 5 turnover defend the spread option attack of ULL, and will margin for the season. have the opportunity to send several contenders BEACON PREDICTION for post-season league honors to try to stop the rushing attack. FIU and ULL will start slowly, with the FIU Scott Bryant leads the charge up front. The defense slowing ULL down early, coming out junior linebacker leads FIU with 59 tackles, and with a high energy level, and FIU has started playing on the outside, is going to be one of the slowly on the road this season. Both teams will players called upon to try to control the option on trade big plays throughout what will be a high the edge. scoring contest. ULL’s playing at home will ul- Because FIU has such a strong secondary, timately be the difference in a close contest that they’ll have the opportunity to present eight-man will feature lots of fi reworks. Final score: ULL fronts to ULL, to try to slow down the running 33, FIU 31.

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Donnie Avery- Wide Reciever, St. Louis the Steelers offense. Pittsburgh has thrown the Chiefs: If you need an emergency start at quar- COMMENTARY First round pick O! Rams: I preached about Avery last week, and ball deep to Washington at least three times a terback, don’t be scared to start Thigpen. where art thou? Tom Brady, I was right on point. He is the number one re- game, and usually convert on at least one play Even though he is on a bad team, he has a pair Joseph Addai, Randy Moss, ceiver on the Rams with a quarterback who has of over 40 yards. Washington has been praised of viable weapons in tight end Tony Gonzalez Terrell Owens; All didn’t found new life in Marc Bulger and a healthy by head coach Mike Tomlin and his speed will and Wide Reciever Dwayne Bowe. pan out. Luckily, your teams running back in Steven Jackson. continue to be utilized successfully. He might not win your team a title, but he is not in the duldrums hover- Coming off two monster weeks, Donnie Lance Moore- Wide Reciever, New good if your stuck with an injury or bye week. ing around .500. Avery is being snatched up in leagues, but he is Orleans Saints: Moore might have been Ted Ginn Jr.- Wide Reciever, Miami Week 9 of the NFL sea- JONATHAN still available in most leagues. The Rams take on dropped in your league with number one receiv- Dolphins: Will the real Ted Ginn Jr. please stand son is the beginning of the ALPERT Arizona, the Jets, and 49ers over the next three er Marques Colston returning from injury; big up? last fourth of the fantasy weeks and they are in the bottom half of fantasy mistake. Moore has earned the trust of QB Drew Dolfans are hoping last week’s 175 yard per- football season. Most of points surrendered to wide receivers. The rookie Brees, who loves spreading the ball around to formance was not an anomaly, and Ginn might the solid waiver wire pickups are gone, and the wide receiver proves his worth as the ﬁ rst wide different receivers. have turned the corner. players I told you to pick up last week are prob- receiver taken in this years draft out of the uni- Everybody on the Saints offense is a viable Chad Pennington dosent play to Ginn’s ably gone too. versity of Houston. start, and Moore is a guy that is probably avail- strengths as a receiver, the long ball, but he will The hard part is trusting them enough to start Nate Washignton- Wide Reciever, able, as opposed to Devery Henderson, whose be more involved in the offense after proving those high risk players and bench your top pick. Pittsburgh Steelers: With a touchdown his last big play ability has had owners salivating over himself a viable threat. Miami plays Denver and Sometimes, it’s worth taking the chance, be- three weeks, Washignton has become the pre- his status all year. Seattle, both weak defensively, and Ginn should cause starting these guys can propel your team miere deep threat for Ben Roethislberger and Tyler Thigpen- Quaterback, Kasas City ﬁ nd his way into the end zone. to victory.