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This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aP nther Press (formerly The Beacon) by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 22, Issue 62 www.fi usm.com Monday, February 8, 2010 Miss FIU crowned, Thomas addresses rumors of awarded scholarship his return to the NBA PAGE 7 PAGE 11

SPOTLIGHT NURSING’S NEW HOME AT THE BAY PAGE 4 Students Student Organization Council presents new Participation Point System to members in hopes to relieve complaints. lend Haitian AT THE BAY PAGE 4 Author Stanley Hordes shares with students the secret lives of Crypto- Jews and their migration to the refugees a Caribbean. EDITORIAL PAGE 6 For this year’s elections to be a success, SGC-MMC must act fast to helping hand learn from last year’s mistakes.

OPINION PAGE 6 MEENA RUPANI American pundits continue to dom- Staff Writer inate the airwaves and slowly alter American politics for the worse. The College of Law Human Rights and Immi- OPINION PAGE 6 gration Clinic began holding training sessions on how to help Haitians receive Temporary Protected Status in the U.S. following the devas- tation from the earthquake. The student attorneys in charge of the training sessions are Stuart Hartstone and Thomas Iran’s nuclear program is slowly Juliano. Both students, along with the guidance developing. How can the West deal from Professor Troy Elder, have been coordi- with this possible threat? BURKE HILL/THE BEACON nating and speaking at all the training sessions Nursing students practice reviving a mannequin undergoing cardiac arrest in the new Simulation LIFE! PAGE 7 so far. Center at the new College of Nursing and Health Sciences building. The Beacon interviews – Krave: The At the sessions, Hartstone and Juliano walk new R&B girl group is set to release students through a brief history of TPS, go their fi rst album in September. through the necessary forms and, lastly, discuss SPORTS PAGE 12 College of Nursing debuts the fees required to submit the forms. “It is a good feeling to know that us law students are able to assist Haitians in their time of need,” Hartstone said. Health Sciences building According to Hartstone, TPS is defi ned as allowing eligible nationals to work and live in Women’s basketball defeats visiting GABRIEL ARRARÁS party certification program rainwater and helps insu- the U.S. for the next 18 months with the possi- North Texas to extend win streak Asst. News Director and the nationally accepted late the corridor below while bility of renewal. The end of the 18-month period to three as the team looks to fi nish will be July 2011; at that time, the possibility of season strong. benchmark for the design, absorbing the heat of the The University cele- construction and operation sun’s rays. an extension will be assessed. brated the inauguration of the of sustainable green building “This new building will “It is estimated that 100-200,000 Haitians are UPCOMING EVENTS new College of Nursing and and development practices. not only be one of the most eligible for TPS and most are residing in South Yogarden, Feb. 8, 1-6 p.m. Come relax Health Sciences Building Among the myriad of advanced and dynamic Florida or New York. The deadline for them to with the Yoga Club at the FIU Garden located with a day-long event held “eco-features” that the nursing and health care apply is July 21, 2010. It may take up to 90 days between Baseball Stadium and nature to approve or deny them for TPS,” Hartstone preserve. Feb. 4. CNHS building includes education and research facil- The $34 million, 115,000 is the city of Miami’s first ities in the region, but also said. BBC town hall meeting, Feb. 9, 2-4 After reviewing the basics of TPS, Hartstone p.m. President Rosenberg and administra- square foot CNHS building “green roof,” which is visible serves as [a] successful tors answer your questions. Free at the Wolfe is the first ever LEED-certi- from the lobbies of the third, example of the Universi- then went through the basic requirements of Theatre at BBC. fied building in the Universi- fourth and fifth floors. The ty’s growing commitment to receiving TPS. Wednesday Target After Hours , Feb. ty’s history. LEED, or Lead- green roof has low mainte- environmental awareness and “The fi rst few necessary requirements are the 10, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy “Artworks!” at the Frost ership in Energy and Envi- nance grass and vegetation most signifi cant. These include physical pres- Art Museum. ronmental Design, is a third- which is sustained by natural CNHS, page 3 ence, being a Haitian national and having no – More events can be found in our Monday criminal history,” Hartstone said. and Friday issues of Life!. SGC-MMC ELECTIONS He explained that physical presence means that they must have been present in the U.S. prior WEATHER to Jan. 12 which was the date of the earthquake. Being a Haitian national is defi ned as at least MONDAY Meetings no longer required Mostly Sunny having one parent who is from Haiti, being born LOW: 62 HIGH: 73 FRANCISCO MARADIAGA Facebook group promoting tory candidates meeting” for in Haiti is not a requirement for TPS. TUESDAY Staff Writer the 2010 elections saying that all general elections to go “Lastly, criminal history is probably the Partly Cloudy the meetings were mandatory. over codes and answer any most important requirement, this means that LOW: 65 HIGH: 77 Two informational meet- “If you are not in atten- questions. The codes also the person must have no felony charges or two WEDNESDAY ings for candidates wishing dance, you will not be eligible stipulate that these meetings or more misdemeanors in the U.S.,” Hartstone Few Showers said. LOW: 55 HIGH: 74 to run in this year’s student to run for a position,“ Flores should be held following the government elections are no said in the message on deadline for registration, this The next step in the training session was a longer mandatory. Facebook. time around they would come walkthrough of the two most signifi cant forms CONTACTS However, attendance to The mandatory status a week before that deadline. needed for submission. Juliano then took over Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 the meetings by prospective has now been downgraded “We apologize greatly,” and helped students understand both forms. chris.necuze@fi usm.com candidates, held on Feb. 10 to “strongly encouraged,” Flores told Student Media. “The two forms that need to be submitted MMC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 together to apply for TPS are the I-821 which news@fi usm.com and 11 at 5 p.m. in the Graham according to the e-mail. Applications to run for BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 Center, Room 150, is “strongly The change came because of senator, president and vice gives the person TPS and the I-765 which gives bbc@fi usm.com encouraged” by Elections a mistake in the scheduling. president are available both the person permission for employment in the Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 Commissioner Christy Flores. According to Elections online and in the SGA offi ce, United States,” Juliano explained. tips@fi usm.com Code, the Student Elections GC 211. Applications are due Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 Last week Flores sent out advertising@fi usm.com a message to members of the Board must host a “manda- Feb. 18 by 5 p.m. HAITI, page 3 2 The Beacon – Monday, February 8, 2010 NEWS www.fi usm.com

NEW BUILDING AROMA FAFSA simplifi es form

ELSIE PUIG freshmen and questions about the FAFSA, Ashwarya Ram, Staff Writer legal residency for applicants sophomore in chemistry and who have lived in the same theatre, needed help from her College students do not household for fi ve years or older brother and sister to fi ll have to work up a sweat more. out the tedious application. anymore when it comes time In the new application, “My brother and my sister to fi ll out the Free Application families can also retrieve pretty much fi lled it out for for Federal Student Aid. their tax return information me, but now it is a lot better: The new user-friendly directly from the Internal like fi lling out a survey with application has eliminated 22 Revenue Service onto their straightforward questions, no questions and 17 web screens. FAFSA application, allowing big vocabulary,” said Ram. The changes, which took the applicant to skip over “A 15-year-old can fi ll it effect Jan. 1, were unveiled redundant questions and in out.” Jan. 5 by U.S. Education effect reduce errors increase, Valines said that although Secretary Arne Duncan and according to Valines. the new form will not Dr. Jill Biden in a local Wash- Valines predicts the effects increase the applicant pool, ington, D.C. high school. of that will be seen in the it will increase the number of The Department of Educa- 2011-2012 school year since students who do it correctly, tion streamlined the applica- families are now beginning and in effect lessen the time it tion form by programming the to fi le their taxes and the FIU takes to process the informa- software to skip questions that deadline for FAFSA is March tion and disburse the fi nancial do not apply to the student. It 1. aid to students. will tailor questions based “FAFSA was a barrier that Revisions to the FAFSA on the applicant’s previous deterred many students from is one of the provisions responses, eliminating any applying for federal aid; the included in the Student Aid irrelevant questions. simplifi cations will make it and Fiscal Responsibility “It is a lot more intelli- easier for students to apply,” Act, which passed Congress gent,” said Francisco Valines, said Gregory Cendana, presi- in September, and awaits fi nancial aid director at FIU. dent of United States Student approval in the Senate. “If you are a male over 26 it Association, a national FIU has several upcoming won’t ask you about selective student advocacy organiza- events to help students fi ll out service, if you are a veteran, tion that lobbies for higher their FAFSA application. it won’t ask you if you are a education reform. On Feb. 19 at 11 a.m.- 3 dependant.” According to USSA, p.m. in the GC Pit there will Other changes include approximately 4 million be counselors and assistants allowing low-income students aid-eligible students did not available to help with the to skip questions concerning apply to FAFSA, linking application, and on Feb. 24, their family’s material assets, that to the complexity of the there will be another infor- eliminating questions about application. mation session in the Student drug convictions for incoming Before the changes to Plaza outside of GC.

PHOTOS BY BURKE HILL/THE BEACON TOP: President Mark Rosenberg talks to faculty and students before the dedication Global Learning for Global Citizenship ceremonies were held, on Feb. 4 at the new College of Nursing and Health Sci- ences building.

BOTTOM: Samanda Vasquez, physical therapy major, guides visitors through the new College of Nursing and Health Sciences building on Feb. 4. The building is the fi rst LEED certifi ed building for the University.

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CNHS, page 1 scenarios. said Nicho Diana, a nursing Engagement, savored every outfield, and look what has been “It’s all about getting as close student in his second year. moment of the inaugural accomplished in such a relatively preservation,” said Dr. Divina to a real world treatment scenario “It’s a shame I only get to be celebration. short amount of time, 40 years,” Grossman, dean of the College of as possible to make the students here for one semester, but this “It is the last day I can call Rosenberg said. “Just think about Nursing and Health Sciences. more confident in their abili- one semester, that I’m one month myself dean and I will enjoy it what we can do together in the The CNHS building also ties so that when they go out to into, is awesome,” he added. immensely,” Grossman told the next 40 years.” features light detecting sensors the actual workforce, this won’t The CNHS building also crowd. After the presentation, those on both the interior and exterior. be a shock to them,” said Mary features a “student-centric” Grossman will be replaced by in attendance were treated to a These sensors will tie into the Sudasassi, a spokesperson for design with dedicated group and Dr. Sharon Pontius, former asso- tour of the building. Visitors were building’s lighting system and FIU. individual study areas, as well as ciate dean of academic affairs, able to see students in action in help regulate power usage. The “Rehab Center” includes social gathering spots. who starts the position of interim a number of different scenarios, At the educational core of eight different labs, ranging from “I think it’s a big improve- dean effective Feb. 5. including one of the mannequins the new CNHS building are the neuromusculoskeletal lab to a ment compared to the old nursing After her remarks, Grossman undergoing cardiac arrest. third floor Simulation Center and speech and language skills lab. building,” Diana said. introduced FIU President Mark These scenarios are actu- the fourth floor Rehabilitation “Whatever you would find Grossman began the opening Rosenberg, who greeted the ally classes where students work Center. at a rehab center or therapeutic remarks of the ceremony by crowd jokingly. accordingly while a teacher The “Sim Center” includes facility, you will find here. Once acknowledging all of the gifts “At some point we will all runs the simulation via laptop eight simulation rooms, three again, students have the oppor- and donations that made the need a nurse,” Rosenberg said. control, allowing the teacher to control rooms, two debriefing tunity to learn on the equipment construction of the CNHS “So, we know why you are all control the fates of these lifelike rooms and a basic nursing lab. that the professionals are actu- building possible; as well as here.” mannequins. The simulation mannequins ally using out there in the work- the several FIU alumni in atten- Rosenberg called the story of “Hopefully this gives FIU a housed in the center are fully force,” Sudasassi said. dance, including five members the CNHS a great example of the name for physical therapy, occu- capable of simulating what a “There are a lot of high-tech from the first graduating class of FIU story. pational therapy and nursing,” patient experiences in events modern features that are really the College of Nursing. “Many of you can remember said Samanda Vasquez, a first such as cardiac arrests, allergic going to make a huge impact on Grossman, who was recently when this plot of land, indeed year physical therapy student reactions as well as other medical the new students coming in here,” promoted to vice president of this campus, was nothing but an who was acting as a tour guide. Fee waivers, do’s and do not’s explained in sessions

HAITI, page 1 question may be a red fl ag and the applica- are able to get their fees waived. “FIU will be holding more sessions. tion could be rejected,” Hartstone said. According to Hartstone and Juliano, Catholic Legal Services and legal aid are According to Juliano, the other forms “However, it is important to be honest, they must show proof that their income is helping Haitians fi ll out the forms prop- needed are the G-28 that will give the fraud is the worst thing you can do in the below the federal poverty guideline or that erly and as law students with legal training notice of appearance and also fee waiver immigration world.” they have a disability or medical condition we are important to the process,” Hartstone applications. The fees were then discussed at the in order to get their fees waived. said. “The I-821 form is [a] minefi eld of session. Hartstone explained how important it is “Many lawyers are scheming to charge booby traps”, Hartstone said. Juliano explained that for a person to help Haitians receive TPS and remind for fi lling out these TPS applications. It is “We want these applications to have between the ages of 14-65 years, the total them that these services are meant to be absurd to ask money from people that have as many ‘no’s’ as possible. A ‘yes’ to any application fee would be $470 unless they free. nothing at the moment,” Hartstone said.

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Increased participation COME ONE, COME ALL part of new point system

KATHERINE PORRAS of Leaders or the Sisterhood Retreat. Contributing Writer According to Georges, Special Projects and Blue & Gold Spirit Points will also be manda- After many complaints from student orga- tory this semester. nizations at Biscayne Bay Campus, the Student “We want the organizations to not only be Organizations Council has decided to make active in SOC but throughout the entire FIU changes to the Participation Point System. campus,” stated Georges. “[Club members] “We were receiving a lot of complaints from can participate in events hosted by the Student clubs that felt the point system was not inclu- Programming Council, pep rallies, Student sive,” said Didier Georges, president of SOC. Government Council events, sport games, or “The clubs felt that they were doing all these any shows.” things and not receiving any credit for it.” Club members this semester will also be Georges also said that another problem with able receive extra points for collaborating with the previous point system was that it lacked another organization. uniformity with the Modesto Maidique Campus’ “We want to encourage you guys to work point system. together,” Georges said. “You can host a special “With our new point system we hope to have project and collaborate with another club and more uniformity with [MMC],” Georges said. possibly double up your points.” “Right now by raising the maximum amount Georges ended the meeting with a thorough of points earned from 17 to 50 we are getting discussion of the new feature called the Over- closer. [MMC] has a 75 points maximum and achiever Category. we’re trying to get closer.” “It is designed so that club members who Christopher Sequera, vice president of the fulfi ll all requirements and earn all extra credit BBC Science Club, says the new points are points possible can still earn some more,” easier and more useful, making the system more Georges said. effi cient and easier to understand. The SOC has not said how much money “Before we were not getting points for a lot each organization will receive per point. of things we did. Now we are,” Sequera said. “We cannot say right now because we do not The meeting, held on Jan. 28, began with know what the budget will be like,” Georges Georges encouraging the various club represen- said. tatives present. Representatives present said they understood “Go for it guys,” he said. “This is to help the issue with the budget. you guys out and to get your organization out Zahra Arbabi aski, president of the Muslim there.” Student Association said, “It’s understandable, LESTER ESCOTO/THE BEACON He also pointed out that this semester will they do not know what the budget next semester have more requirements and involvement with will be like.” Left to right: Marie Wray, senior, Alia Silvera senior and Bernishka Hanna, junior, the Center for Leadership and Service is required. Questions regarding the Point System dance and tell jokes to promote the Pan-African Celebration event held on Friday There are also extra points being awarded for can be directed to the Campus Life Offi ce at Feb. 5. participation in programs such as the Academy 305-919-5804. Symposium reveals the complex Old tensions do little world of secret Jewish communities to stop Cuban band “People still have a fear of being of a Crypto-Jew in Cuba who LAURA DE LA FE something other than what they confessed during the Spanish CHRISTINE ARMARIO perform here in March. Staff Writer appear to be.’’ Inquisition. Associated Press Writer When Formell formed the group in Mr. Behar, who “I decided to do this, because 1969, the Castro regime was kicking Students at the refused to give his full we are all trying to fi gure out One by one, musicians from the of a campaign to produce 10 million Biscayne Bay Campus name, was a member of a who we are. I wanted to try to renowned Cuban salsa band Los Van tons of sugar. A popular slogan was were given a historical Crypto-Jewish family in strip the veneer of stereotypes Van made their way past immigra- “Los diez millones van,” or “The 10 tour of the Jewish migra- the Americas. and show the fabric of Jewish tion offi cials at Miami International million go.” Picking up on the phrase, tion to the Caribbean “My family left for history is far from what people Airport and into the bright lights and the group was named “Los Van Van,” islands during a sympo- Cuba from Turkey, and think,” he said. cameras of the Spanish-language basically, “The Go Gos.” sium entitled “Secret HORDES when they got there they In search of the identities media. “I would say virtually every timba Jews of the Caribbean” on Feb. said they were from Salamanca of their descendants, Dr. Seth “I didn’t come to do anything group owes an inspiration debt to 4. [Spain] so they wouldn’t be Kunin from the University of political,” bassist Juan Formell said. Los Van Van,” said Chris Johnson, Stanley Hordes, a professor at persecuted,” Behar said. Durham in England is working “We came to play music.” a producer for radio station KXLU, the Latin American and Iberian According to Hordes, Crypto- along with Hordes, co-founder Los Van Van are the latest in a home of the long standing Latin Institute of the University of New Jews live in fear and would of the Society for Crypto Judaic string of Cuban bands to visit the music program “Alma del Barrio” in Mexico, spoke at the symposium baptize their children in Chris- Studies. United States under the Obama Los Angeles. and shared an island-by-island tian churches then give them a ‘’I have the daunting task of administration — and the most Cuban-American radio stations look at the records of Crypto- ritual cleansing at home to wash trying to fi nd documentation on controversial. Many characterize have avoided playing music from Jews (secret Jews) in each of the off the baptism. people who tried not to leave any the group as having a cozy relation- groups from the island in the past, Spanish-speaking islands. The symposium was sponsored tracks behind,’’ Hordes said. ship with the Castro government, but that has begun to change. About “I want to show who we are by the President Navon Program According to Hordes, making them an emblem for conser- six months ago, Al Fuentes, program- as a community and how far we for the Study of Sephardic and researchers have estimated that vative exiles of a fi ve-decade long ming director for Spanish Broad- have gotten today,” he said. Oriental Jewry which provides about 20 percent of Hispanic dictatorship. casting Systems in Miami, began According to Hordes several training and offers lectures and men have a certain DNA code Aside from Los Van Van, La playing songs from Los Van Van and people still secretly practice their seminars about Oriental and associated with people of Jewish Charanga Habanera and Buena Fe, other Cuban artists on his morning faith in these areas. Sephardic Jewish Studies and descent. a pop duo, each made recent appear- show. “I thought this all died out Alpha Kappa Delta, the soci- Both Hordes and Kunin are ances to sold-out crowds in Miami. “People have been scared to offend hundreds of years ago, and then ology honor society. uncovering the history of the The Septeto Nacional visited in parents, like my father,” Fuentes said. people started coming to me Hordes, the author of the Crypto-Jews in the Caribbean, November. Folk singer Carlos “I think we need to realize there is a to relate how their friends and book, Identities of Crypto-Jews specifi cally in the islands of Varela met with politicians and sang new generation that grew up in Cuba neighbors were secretly prac- in the Caribbean- A Histor- Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola in Washington. Legendary singer with that music, and the people that ticing Jewish customs,” he said. ical Perspective, read testimony and Jamaica. Omara Portuondo is scheduled to are here now make the decision.” www.fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – Monday, February 8, 2010 5 Holy day off ers free water, crucial message

JASMYN ELLIOTT the water bottles were symbolic of Husayn BBC Managing Editor due to the fact that Husayn and his family died thirsty. An Islamic holy day presented itself The event was scheduled to run from as an opportunity to spread a life lesson to 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., but the 200 water bottles students along with something to quench and the pamphlets did not last for long. their thirst. “I am glad – even though [the water In honor of the day of Ashura, members and the pamphlets] were gone in an hour,” of the Biscayne Bay Campus Muslim Arbabi aski said. Students Association handed out free The display also included a mural water bottles and pamphlets detailing the depicting Husayn’s martyrdom and a story of Imam al-Husayn’s stand against display board with further information, Yazid, the corrupt caliphate of Medina, on which drew attention to several passersby. Feb. 5. “I really like the painting,” said Maria According to the story, Husayn was N. Reynaga, a sophomore international the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. relations major. When Yazid demanded that those under Several people were also moved by his rule pledge allegiance to him, Husayn the message. According to Arbabi aski, refused, citing that he could not pay alle- several people came back after reading giance to an open sinner. Upon recog- the summary on the water bottle and nizing the danger of his stance, Husayn expressed enthusiasm behind the under- and his family fl ed to Mecca. During their lying message of standing up for one’s journey through the desert, an opposing beliefs, like Dawn Paris, a senior jour- army met Husayn and his family. During nalism major. the struggle they were defeated, making “I was very impressed when I read the Husayn into a martyr. label on the water bottle since it meant a While Muslims honor the day of Ashura lot to me,” said Paris. “I support those who by designating it as a day of mourning, fi ght against `downpressors,’ the oppres- the MSA honored this day by spreading sion of the lower class by the hierarchy.” the underlying importance of Husayn’s Several students asked Arbabi aski the PHOTOS BY SERGIO MOTEALEGRE/THE BEACON stance. According to Zahra Arbabi aski, “catch” behind receiving a free bottle of Husayn’s legacy is crucial to Islam. water TOP: A banner depicting the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn and his family was on display. “If it wasn’t for Imam Husayn standing “Just take it, read it, learn a lesson – BOTTOM LEFT: Victoria Aguila, a junior in journalism (left), receives a bottle of water from up to the tyrant of the time, then possibly that’s the catch,” Arbabi aski said. Zahra Arbab aski, president of the MSA (right), at the entrance to Academic I on Feb. 5. no one would know about Islam today,” Arbabi aski also noted that each year, BOTTOM RIGHT: The bottles that were handed out tell the story of the Islamic hero Husayn, as she said. on the day of Ashura, it rains. Above her, well as the meaning of the holy day Ashura. According to Arbabi aski, handing out the clouds rumbled.

The Frost Art Museum | Florida International University 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33199 thefrost.fiu.edu | 305.348.2890 Image courtesy of The Children’s Cancer Fund, an affiliate of The Jackson Memorial Foundation TARGET WEDNESDAY AFTER HOURS Where curiously creative minds meet. ArtWorks! February 10, 2010 / 6-9pm

The Frost Art Museum presents ArtWorks!, an exhibition devoted to healing arts. The ArtWorks! art therapy exhibition showcases students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the art therapy program and will also feature art by cancer patients participating in the Arts in Medicine Program sponsored by the Children’s Cancer Fund, an affiliate of The Jackson Memorial Foundation. On view The Fantastic World of José Gurvich; In Body and Soul: The Performance Art of María Teresa Hincapié and Women’s Work / Men’s Work: Labor and Gender in America.

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• • ••• •• • •• • ••• ••••• ••• • •••••••••••••••••• The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University 10975 SW 17th Street | Miami, Florida | 33199 http://thefrost.fiu.edu | 305.348.2890 Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Contact Us David Barrios Opinion Editor david.barrios@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 6 www.fi usm.com Monday, February 8, 2010 Iran buys time by dragging out talks As elections approach, ROMNEY MANASSA SGC-MMC must start early Staff Writer Just a week and a half ago, one of the The nuclear troubles are further to fi x last year’s problems 21st century’s most intractable problems As the Student Government council at would’ve come to an end. But as past events complicated by the social and political Modesto Maidique Campus begins preparations have cruelly established, Iran and the West for the 2010 elections, trends that were visible – namely the U.S. – once again remain at an unrest that has continued since Iran’s in last year’s controversial elections could once impasse with regards to nuclear programs. again cause many problems. The latest attempt to end the deadlock rigged elections last summer. In order to rid this year’s elections from sought a rather pragmatic solution: Iran would similar troubles, SGC-MMC needs to remain export most of its stocks of enriched uranium enriched uranium only on its territory and in as usual. Some hint at an even larger plot: the mindful of the past and be open to change for to the West and receive it back within a year, exchange for research fuel. threat of U.N. sanctions becomes an alterna- the future. as fuel rods for its nuclear reactor. Furthermore, the uranium would be tive as Iran drags its feet on an agreement. SGC-MMC is off to a slow start in devising On paper, it seemed to be an ingenious turned in a piecemeal, and not within any China and Russia, which can veto such their strategy to improve the current elections move, since Iran has long claimed that its tight timetable, leaving enough material in a measure, seem increasingly reluctant to system. In late January, SGC-MMC fi nally nuclear work is for peaceful-civilian energy Iranian hands to continue the project. Essen- approve any sanctions. Iran may be drag- confi rmed an elections commissioner; Christy use. The western powers would do the work tially, the counterproposal rejected the entire ging out the negotiations in hopes of wearing Flores. Flores was only confi rmed by the senate of converting the uranium into fuel while point of the scheme, which was to put the them out from the process and ensuring no two weeks ago, well into the summer-to-summer keeping it out of Iran’s hands to prevent the controversial nuclear work on hiatus. harsher measures are taken. term of the student elections board. making of a bomb. Furthermore, the fuel Adding to the confusion, Iran took a more Of course, all of this is just conjecture. Also, with only seven weeks left till the elec- rods, once returned, would be diffi cult to conciliatory tone earlier this week, with Pres- Iran has shown little consistency and much tions, the board itself has yet to be confi rmed. process into bomb-making quality. ident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claiming that secrecy in its intentions. The nuclear trou- According to SGC-MMC Press Secretary Ben Not only did the plan offer an osten- “there is no problem” with sending nuclear bles are further complicated by the social Badger, it could be up to two weeks before the sibly good-will deal to spare Iran the cost fuel to the West. and political unrest that has continued since board is confi rmed by the senate. and trouble of energy production, but it also “If we allow them to take it, there is no Iran’s rigged elections last summer. The board should have been confi rmed bought crucial time for allowing the talks problem,” he stated in a recent interview. Protests remain sporadic but wide-scale; well in advance, at least by the end of the Fall to continue without secretive enrichment Despite the more agreeable tone, neither even government offi cials have expressed semester. If it does not act quickly, SGC-MMC work looming over them. It was presented Ahmadinejad nor Iranian diplomats specifi ed opposition to Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah runs the risk of not having a board established to the Iranians last fall by the International whether they were in favor of the IAEA plan, Khameini, who are widely seen as infl uential by the application deadline of Feb. 18. Atomic Energy Agency, with the backing of the Iranian counterproposal, or another offer fi gures behind the nuclear program. Elections Commissioner Flores, while the U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France and altogether. Regardless, Washington offi cials Such unprecedented resistance has showing some promise in reforming the system, Germany. have asserted that their proposal was not rene- produced a wildcard: Will the strife make has been unclear in several instances regarding As before, Iran remained obstinate. It gotiable. Consequently, neither side seems the regime even more paranoid, and likely to meetings and their importance to prospective rejected the offer verbally, although it has likely to accept the other’s compromise. continue with the project? Or will it divide candidates who are mandated to attend them. yet to do so offi cially, leaving negotiators Iran’s ambiguity and diplomatic fl ip-fl op- the regime enough to stall it? A series of four messages were sent starting unsure as to its true intentions. To complicate ping has aroused the suspicion of analysts and Woe to the offi cials who must fi gure this Feb. 2 from the offi cial elections Facebook group matters, the Iranians proposed a seemingly diplomats who conclude that Iran is simply out while the clock ticks. in regards to the scheduling of these meetings. half-hearted alternative, offering to trade its trying to buy time as it continues its business Both the dates and importance of the meetings were then changed in subsequent messages. In the messages, Flores not only changed the America needs patriots not biased pundits dates of the meetings from Feb. 3 and 4 to the current Feb. 10 and 11, but also was clear that CHRISTOPHER DIAZ fl ames. And, that’s what pundits do: they exac- for what seems to be eons. the meetings held were mandatory for all those Contributing Writer erbate and fuel animosity and even hatred. But these pundits have slowly become the who wanted to be a candidate in this year’s Pundits of course aren’t only found among modern equivalent to the “yellow journalism” election. Pundits are on the rise and have become the GOP. Keith Olberman, a television host, over a century ago, except that the Pulitzer’s “If you are not in attendance, you will not be the screaming heads that defi ne the political has resorted to direct insults. He has called and Hearst’s have been replaced by the Olber- eligible to run for a position,” Flores said. landscape for lazy Americans; for those who Senator Liberman a “senatorial prostitute” and man’s and Beck’s. On Feb. 5, SGC-MMC Press Secretary Ben don’t have the time or inclination to follow Chris Wallace a “monkey posing as a news- And, what of Chris Matthews? During the Badger sent a fourth message clarifying that the politics with enough detail. caster.” To what good does this serve? Sure, it New Hampshire primaries in 2008, Matthews meetings were no longer mandatory but were For the past two decades, although may make Olberman feel better but for those compared Obama’s victory with great enthu- rather “strongly encouraged.” Congress has become increasingly polarized watching it in all likelihood concretes their siasm to a military victory by Col. T.E. Communications regarding elections should and partisan, experts have continued to claim opinion that people who are not on the left Lawrence during World War I. Journalistic be clear, unambiguous and succinct. Changing that the majority of people in this country are cannot be reasoned. It promotes stereotypes. integrity goes out the window. the dates, times and circumstances of these somewhere close to the center of the ideolog- Both Beck and Olberman have made There are those out there who give thor- meetings is confusing and can lead to a miscom- ical spectrum. Pundits, wielding their ener- some good points. Beck has warned against ough and fact-based opinions, such as Fareed munication that may result in qualifi ed candi- gized and over-the-top biases, have helped the infl uence of lobbying in Washington Zakaria. Yet men like Zakaria are much less dates being disqualifi ed. galvanize people at either end of the spectrum and he chided offi cials for their corruption. pundits than analysts. When candidates’ entire eligibility rests and prevent the very thing we need in this Olberman spent an incredible amount of time We need to shift away from pundits, which on whether or not they attend a meeting, and country: the ability to work together. deconstructing the Patriot Act, warning us of are being so absorbed in their biases that most with $11 million of student funds at stake, The Glenn Beck, a popular right-wing pundit its ramifi cations and its obvious disregard for of what they do is rail against opponents like Beacon’s editorial board cannot take errors like has made quite a few sensationalist claims. the Constitution. Both Beck and Olberman rabid dogs. Their mannerisms, methods and this lightly. They include that our country is “headed will be, however, dismissed by those on the tone, all serve to both entertain and divide. Furthermore, had these mandatory meet- toward socialism ... totalitarianism,” claiming other side of the ideological fence. We need objective and insightful opinions on ings gone forward, and candidates disqualifi ed that President Obama’s so called “czars” are Now is not a time for good ideas to be our very serious problems, which are quite for not attending them, The Beacon feels that “wicked, crazy, evil people.” This is despite ignored simply because the speaker comes complex and don’t have easy solutions. it would have been in violation of the elections the fact that the czar system has existed in from one party or another. The economy is We need people to work together. While code. Washington politics even during the previous in the worst state since the Great Depression. we may not all agree on every point, I think According to the code, while the board is administration. During a time when Obama Meanwhile, there are two wars being waged; we do agree on wanting to make this country required to hold a mandatory candidate meeting has been depicted as none less than the Joker the health care industry needs major reforms. better. We won’t get there by calling people prior to the commencement of campaigning, or as a Nazi, Beck seems to want to fan the It’s the same problems that we’ve been facing heretics. it is also clear that “this meeting shall be held following the deadline for registration,” which in this case is Feb. 18. After last year’s abysmal turnout (roughly EDITORIAL POLICY DISCLAIMER OPINIONPIECE QUOTATIONATION fi ve percent of students), and a voting system Editorials are the unifi ed voice The opinions presented within “I love the women’s movement, espe- of the editorial board, which is this page do not represent the malfunction which required a reversion to paper composed of the editor in chief, cially when walking behind it. This idea views of The Beacon Editorial ballots, this year’s elections board must learn the management, and the editors 8.4 that I don’t like women is absurd. This Board. These views are separate lessons of the past and correct them for what is of each of the fi ve sections. The is Miss America. And if there’s a Mr. from editorials and refl ect indi- shaping out to be a very-much contested race. Beacon welcomes any letters Amount, in millions, of Ameri- America out there, it’s me.” regarding or in response to vidual perspectives of contribut- This editorial is the fi rst in a two-part series, cans currently out of work due to its editorials, send them to ing writers and/or members of the current recession according to Rush Limbaugh the second of which will be published Feb. 10. opinion@fi usm.com the University community. a new U.S. government report. on Women’s Movement in America Contact Us Ashlyn Toledo Life! Editor ashlyn.toledo@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 7 www.fi usm.com Monday, February 8, 2010 Miss FIU Women compete for scholarships on the road to Miss America CHRIS ADAMS/THE BEACON EACON EACON B B HE HE /T /T ARCIA ARCIA G G LEX LEX A

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On Feb. 5, 14 contestants competed to be the next Miss FIU in the Graham Center Ballrooms. [TOP] Stephanie Jimenez was crowned the 2010 Miss FIU by former Miss FIU Stephanie Caressa Gonzalez and first cial Miss America crown, Lozano (left) and Lauren Perez, executive director of Miss FIU (right). Contestants presented runner-up was Cristina official Miss America sash; their talents, exhibited lifestyle and fi tness in the swimsuit competition and answered on-stage Bosmenier. official Miss America pin, questions in the evening gown competition. Stephanie Jimenez was the a floral bouquet; $350 gift big winner of the night. In certificate and earrings cour- is part of the Miss America corporation that is solely run addition to winning the title tesy of Regalia Magnificent AMANDA BATCHELOR Organization, which is the by dedicated volunteers.” of Miss FIU, she also won Apparel; $50 gift certificate ANASTASIA MOHAMMED largest provider of scholar- The 2010 Miss FIU prizes for most photogenic courtesy of Koko & Palenki; Beacon Staff ships for young women in the Committee was full of enthu- and best interview. a three-month gym member- United States. siasm and commitment to the “I still can’t believe it, I’m ship courtesy of Planet It was an eventful night at “The Miss America cause and Christine Ale, the on cloud nine,” Jimenez said. Fitness; $150 toward her the 2010 Miss FIU Scholar- Pageant, along with the state stage design and production For her Overall Interview talent costume for the pageant ship Pageant, hosted by the pageants and local prelim- chair, was happy to have an Award and Most Photogenic courtesy of the Miss FIU 2009 Miss FIU Stephanie inaries, provide contes- opportunity to support this Award, she won an official Committee and $400 toward Lozano and comedian Robby tants with the opportunity to cause. Miss America Trophy, a $50 her gown for Miss Florida Valls. Fourteen contestants enhance their professional “It is a great opportunity gift certificate courtesy of courtesy of the Student competed for the title that and educational goals,” to see women on campus Koko & Palenki and a floral Government Association. would reward them with a said Lauren Perez, execu- empowered and making an bouquet. This isn’t the only pageant scholarship and a spot in the tive director of the Miss FIU impact. I want to be their For winning the title of that this 19-year-old has Miss America Pageant. Pageant. “The Miss America support system.” Miss FIU 2010, Jimenez got The Miss FIU Pageant Organization is a non-profit Second runner-up was a $1,250 scholarship; an offi- PAGEANT, page 9 THE BEACON INTERVIEWS: KRAVE Local hip-hop trio prepares to release fi rst album in September

JANET CAREAGA them. Staff Writer Although in the dictionary crave is defined as desire, they thought the word There is new music on the East Coast to mean respect, confidence and unity that people are craving, and it’s right with everybody. Then they “funked it here in Miami’s hottest clubs. up” by changing the “c” to a “k.” The Beacon recently had a chance to The three petite women have been speak with the ladies of Krave, an all- compared to the ‘90s trio TLC because female hip-hop trio from Atlanta who are their members also include two singers the latest buzz in the music industry. and a rapper. Chanel Ross, Jasmine “Jaz” Kearse “It is an honor to be compared to them and Shanquilla “Shan Q” Robinson are but those are big shoes to fill,” Ross said. the three members of the song and dance “We are trying to make our own lane.” group. According to Krave, they are different They describe their music as “ghetto from other girl groups because of the pop.” Robinson called it universal party way they were developed. music. “Devyne taught us that this is a 24/7

They just want to involve everyone in job. It’s about the performance, the look, COURTESY OF KRAVE the Krave movement. Krave was discov- the music,” Kearse said. “We are here to ered by music mogul and CEO of Upfront bring entertainment back.” Ladies of Krave from left to right: Jasmine Kearse, Shanquilla Robinson and Chanel Ross Megatainment, Devyne Stephens. Krave has worked with popular artists Stephens has worked with artists like like Pit Bull, Akon and Nelly. Krave is currently finishing their college touring in the works as well. Akon, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey “It is a great privilege to work with first album that is set to come out “We worked hard to get where we and P. Diddy. them,” Robinson said. “It is a pleasure to by September. They will soon begin are and we are going to work harder to Stephens came up with the name have these people on our record that we shooting their music video for their first get to the top,” Kearse said. “We really Krave because the women wanted some- idolize and make our songs even better. single, “Girls Go Crazy,” featuring Flo work hard because we want people to thing fresh and funky that would describe We’re in a good situation.” Rida, and there is some high school and like us.” 8 The Beacon –Monday, February 8, 2010 LIFE! www.fi usm.com

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The Perricone’s Marketplace sells many of the featured ingredients as well as deli to make science accessible to all sandwiches and gourmet desserts. JAMES RADZIEWICZ izes Carl Sagan’s words, which convey Asst. Life! Editor the astrophysicist’s whimsical passion Budget-conscious diners for the pursuit of science: “A still more A Web site is gaining popularity by glorious dawn awaits; not a sunrise, but turning some of the most well-known a galaxy-rise; a morning fi lled with 400 and respected minds of science into the billion suns.” savor Pasta Th ursdays Internet’s newest singing sensations. Concepts of science are, at times, The topic of scientifi c phenomena written off by those who dislike math- LEONCIO ALVAREZ comes so cheap, so I left my big bills at home may not evoke the idea of popular ematical formulas, expansive concepts Staff Writer and made my way downtown. music for most. However, John Boswell, and an abundance of raw data and facts. Perricone’s is nestled adjacent to Allen creator of symphonyofscience.com, made This song attempts to evoke the beauty Eating leftover chicken fi ngers doesn’t Morris Brickell Park where trees with the this connection. and wonder that lies at the heart of the seem so appetizing after the amazing meal I brightest green lead the way to the restaurant. In 2009, Boswell decided to combine scientifi c quest for knowledge and under- had Thursday night at Perricone’s Marketplace Once inside, a quaint marketplace awaits with his passions for science and electronic standing, rather than teach it. and Cafe, but at least I can head back next everything you would expect from an Italian music with a music video project. “Mathematics sounds ‘scary’ and week, and maybe every week, for their very market. The deli serves a variety of sand- This fi rst video, “A Glorious Dawn,” formulas sound ‘dry,’ but it is what they affordable pasta special. Along with Perri- wiches including a creamy curry chicken salad featured the late geniuses Carl Sagan tell us that is so riveting,” said Univer- cone’s, I declare Pasta Thursdays. sandwich, and an Angry Sicilian: fi ve different and Dr. Stephen Hawking. This duo sity physics Professor James Webb. “I I had been to Perricone’s before and knew meats including prosciutto and capicolla with seems an unlikely pairing for a catchy think any attempt to popularize science that I would not be disappointed when leaving. provolone cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, roasted song, but Boswell’s use of Auto-Tune is wonderful and should be pursued.” Hands down, this delightful Italian eatery peppers and sprinkled with aged balsamic has them spouting concepts of modern Boswell seemed successful in begin- serves some of the tastiest, stay-on-your-mind vinegar. science in rhythm with electronic back- ning to bridge this divide between the food in Miami. From the baked brie appetizer All the delicious desserts on the menu come ground music. “mind” and “heart” of science. served in a puff pastry drizzled with a warm from the bakery also inside the market where Most scenes and words are drawn from “A Glorious Dawn” received a strong apricot glaze to the pistachio-crusted double different chocolates are all lined up ready to the acclaimed PBS series “Cosmos,” reception, especially on YouTube, where rack of lamb to the chocolate sushi, every- take home after your meal. An array of frozen which Boswell credits as a large infl u- multiple versions, including subtitles in thing on the menu is deserving of a taste. But treats like hazelnut, coffee and coconut gelatos ence on his work. other languages and remixes for the song on Thursdays, the tables are fi lled with pasta are the fi nal part of the bakery right before Interspersed with discussions of have reached combined totals of more orders. Normally the price for a pasta dish can one of many seating areas. A grand selection wormholes, questions about the universe range from around $14 to $19, but all pasta and the human brain, Boswell immortal- SYMPHONY, page 9 dishes become just $10; fi ne dining rarely PERRICONE’S, page 9

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PAGEANT, page 7 DJ messed up a few of the contestant’s patience and positive attitude.” by working with organizations such as music during the talent portion, which Talents varied from singing to dancing Best Buddies, the Center for Disability participated in. She competed in various caused some of them a few extra moments to performing monologues. Services, SGA, Special Olympics and pageants throughout her years and has on stage in silence. The contestants got scored from one to faculty and administration,” she said. “It held the titles of Miss Hialeah USA and Contestant Ellen Durham had to try her ten in each category, which included life- is a cause very near to my heart.” Miss Kendall USA. color guard routine three times before her style and fitness, a 10-minute interview She says she would also like to be After speaking with many people in music didn’t stall and finally kept going. they had in private with the judges, the active at FIU events and is planning to the audience, it seemed Jimenez also got To make matters worse, the talents on-stage interview question, talent and train and prepare very well for the Miss the vote for best dressed for the evening, portion was one of the highest percent- the evening gown. Florida America Pageant in July in hopes because of her two-piece, white, sequined ages of their overall score. Now that Jimenez has won the title of representing the University to the best talent costume and her floor length, flowy, “I think Ellen handed it very well,” of Miss FIU 2010, she is anxious to get of her ability. white evening gown. said Maria Sabando, a junior and inter- started. “Who knows if I could win and go on It wasn’t all glitz and glamour during national business major. “She smiled “I hope to really advocate my platform, to Miss America?” Jimenez said. this pageant for everyone, however. The the whole time which demonstrates her which is helping people with disabilities, Music, science collide in Web videos Pasta night ends

SYMPHONY, page 8 Unbroken Thread” saw Symphony Having collaborated with such moving in a new direction. The celebrated personalities like Herbie ever-quotable Sagan is now joined Hancock and Dr. Timothy Leary, on a sweet note than 4 million hits since its release by David Attenborough and famed her work has ear ned its own popu- six months ago. biologist Jane Goodall. Jumping larity. She currently teaches at PERRICONE’S, page 8 ered it; after fi nishing my pasta The popularity of this fi rst video from the previous topics involving Brevard Community College in I took a spoon and drank the prompted Boswell to expand on space and the universe, “Thread” Cocoa, Fla. Information on her of wines is available as well sauce like a soup – and no, the idea, and the Symphony of discusses the idea of evolution and books and music may be found at and an assortment of cheeses I’m not ashamed. You’d do the Science project was created. Since the similarities of development in www.fi orella.com. can be bought for pairing. same. I promise. its foundation, three more music the animal kingdom. Terenzi is not the only local The restaurant’s wine cellar Chicken can be replaced by videos have been released, with These videos have drawn praise professor interested in blending changes every week so diners salmon on my plate any day. I the most recent being launched from music critics, news sources a passion for science with music. can have a unique experience tried some of the whole wheat last month. The songs combine and even Sagan’s own son, Nick Webb, in addition to being a music each time. penne with salmon, pine nuts audio samplings, documentary Sagan. enthusiast, enjoys making his own. My party was sat in a patio- and broccoli and I must say I video and pictures that capture the “John Boswell is … a mad His endeavors have included a like area in a lush garden did not miss chicken at all. I natural beauty that science seeks to genius,” said the younger Sagan song about the James Webb Space environment. could have done with a little discover and share. about the fi rst video. “[I] love it. Telescope, a playful number about Above us was a balcony more salmon, but the pink Symphony’s second video, “We Dad would have loved it, too.” the assumptions people have where a pianist and bassist sauce really gave the dish great Are All Connected,” expanded “I think people who like science made of him and the telescope’s were exchanging jazz riffs for fl avor. to other great minds of science to will like them a lot, and others may namesake. the ears. Upon ordering we For dessert we shared some explore the link humans share with fi nd them sort of fascinating,” Webb Webb made another video, were given bread and a bowl of nocciola – the hazelnut gelato the universe. This offering drew on agreed. featuring students from FIU, extol- diced tomatoes in what seemed – and bought some Amaretti the works and interviews of Richard Though Symphony of Science ling his enjoyment of his work in to be a mix between pico de cookies in the market for the car Feynman, Neil deGrasse Tyson and is the most recent effort to combine the science fi eld called “I Can’t gallo and an Italian bruschetta. ride home. At $15 per person, I a nostalgic hook by none other than science and music and is currently Believe They Pay Me for This.” I ordered the fi occhi gorgon- think it would have been hard Bill Nye the “Science Guy.” enjoying popularity on the Internet, Webb’s other songs and infor- zola and the waiter smiled and to fi nd such great food at such “Our Place in the Cosmos,” it is by no means the fi rst attempt to mation can be found at myspace. said, “Great choice, that’s my a low price. Boswell’s third video, combined create music with ideas of science. com/astrojimwebb. favorite.” This dish might be Next time I think I will Sagan’s image with contempo- Dr. Fiorella Terenzi, an Italian In a world where the height of my favorite too. The perfect try the homemade gnocchi or raries Richard Dawkins and Michio astrophysicist, has used her own Internet entertainment seems to combination of salty and the spinach and ricotta cheese Kaku. This song uses a slower, unique approach to sharing the be watching a child get his fi nger sweet are given by pears and ravioli. It doesn’t really matter, electronic funk style combined beauty found in science. Collecting bitten by his baby brother, symphon- four cheeses stuffed inside big there are plenty of Thursdays with synthesized piano with beau- radio waves sent across the universe, yofscience.com and other science purse-shaped pasta (fi occhi), to come at Perricone’s. tiful imagery from satellites and Terenzi converts these readings into appreciators seek to offer viewers a fl oating in what can be called The Beacon does not accept various documentaries. sounds which she then uses in her little more mental stimulation. a gorgonzola and walnut soup. free goods or services in Last month’s song “The own electronic music. At least that’s what I consid- exchange for positive reviews.

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BARRY WILNER is not going to get us there.” Associated Press The owners opted out of the current agree- ment in 2008, claiming the players’ 60 percent With the Super Bowl now in the rear share of revenues was too high. Goodell said view mirror, the NFL likely will enter its fi rst Friday that since the 2006 agreement was season since 1993 without a salary cap. What struck, the NFL generated $3.6 billion in effect an uncapped year will have on the 32 additional revenue, and $2.6 billion of that teams is uncertain. went to the players. “I don’t think anybody wants to see a work “The owners are actually $200 million stoppage,” commissioner Roger Goodell said worse off than they were in 2006,” Goodell Friday at his annual Super Bowl-week news said. “So the system is not working for at conference. “There are no benefi ts to that. If least one side of the equation. And that’s the it comes to anything like that, we would all point. You have to have a system that works have failed.” for everybody here.” Failure is not a familiar word in the NFL, On other issues, the commissioner said: which has enjoyed soaring television ratings • There’s more work to do on the in a season fi lled with intriguing story lines. issue of concussions, but the league has made But a lack of progress on a new collective progress in player awareness and changing bargaining agreement casts a shadow over the culture. the nation’s most popular and prosperous “We want to make sure people understand sport. that they are serious injuries, and make sure “We have to sit at the table and we have that we deal with them in a conservative and BILL KOSTROUN/ASSOCIATED PRESS to get an agreement that works for every- medical fashion,” Goodell said. Goodell has overseen some of the NFL’s best years, but a number of problems loom for body,” Goodell said. “And that’s what people • Extending the season will be part the league’s commisioner. expect. They expect solutions, and I think it’s of the discussion when talks with the union our responsibility to sit down at that table and resume. Goodell favors adding one or two • Cleveland Browns wide receiver Orleans reached Sunday’s Super Bowl against work out the issues. I think there’s been a lot games to replace exhibition games. Donte’ Stallworth will be reinstated after the Indianapolis by beating Minnesota 31-28. of dialogue, but we need productivity.” “I consistently hear from players and Super Bowl from his suspension for killing a • Attendance at Jacksonville Jaguars’ Goodell bristled about a statement union fans that the quality of our preseason is not pedestrian while driving drunk last March in home games remains a concern, and with chief DeMaurice Smith made Thursday. up to NFL standards and that we need to fi x the Miami area. crowds of around 40,000, “you can’t continue Smith estimated the chance of a lockout next that,” he said. “This is one way of doing that, “I met with him when I was down here to have an NFL franchise.” Goodell said the year was “14” on a scale of 1 to 10. and what I believe is an effective way.” in South Florida approximately a month league wants to keep a team in St. Louis, “I couldn’t make that prediction, and • The NFL is still eyeing a return to ago,” Goodell said. “I think he’s in a better where the Rams may be sold, and wants to I sure hope he’s wrong, and I sure hope it Mexico; the Cardinals and 49ers held the place than he was. I think he recognizes what return to Los Angeles. doesn’t become a self-fulfi lling prophecy,” league’s fi rst regular-season game outside the he did and the horrifi c nature and the unfor- • The cold-weather Super Bowl bid Goodell said. United States in Mexico in 2005. tunate outcome, and I think he’s prepared for the new Meadowlands stadium in 2014 “Right now we don’t need a lot of focus “We would like to expand the number himself to get back in and play.” remains under consideration. on that. We need to take advantage of the of games we’re playing internationally,” • The overtime system is unlikely to “There are real benefi ts to the league opportunity we have right now to structure an Goodell said. “The restructured season, actu- be changed. considering this,” he said. “Playing in the agreement and sit down and negotiate. That’s ally, is one of the ways to do that. By adding “We saw overtime in two games this elements is central to the way the game of how this is going to get done, and we will two more regular-season games, it gives us a postseason, and they were two of the most football is played. I think being able to do that have an agreement. It’s just a matter of when, little more fl exibility to be able to reach our exciting games we’ve had,” Goodell said. and celebrate the game of football in the No. but talking about options like work stoppages international audience.” Arizona beat Green Bay 51-45, and New 1 market could have tremendous benefi ts.” With late season surge, Russo deserves another chance

DELGADO, page 12 to turn the program around. turnaround. level. It appeared as if Russo had run out of The team has already matched their With young players like Michelle The Golden Panthers had built a 15- gas, run out of ideas, run out of answers. win total for last season, and the victory Gonzalez taking a leadership role at guard point lead with a few minutes remaining. It Before the start of this season, it didn’t at FAU has sparked victories against both and Carmen Miloglav traveling across appeared that FIU would leave Boca Raton look like any change was in sight. Louisiana and North Texas. the globe to bring her hard-working style having breezed their way to a road win. Russo’s legacy at FIU was in jeopardy The Panthers now have a three-game of play to Miami, Russo still has a lot to But then the Owls caught fire, and relent- and it was unclear whether she would be winning streak, building momentum as talent to work with and develop. lessly fought back. The Panthers crumbled, able to recover in time to save it. they enter the later stages of the season. This year has earned Russo another and the Owls tied it in the closing seconds But Russo isn’t “back.” Not yet, chance to turn the ship around. to send the game to overtime. REBOUNDING EFFORT anyway. And proves to her doubters and As the overtime period started, the fans She still has a long way to go before she naysayers that her work at FIU is far from After winning the Sun Belt Conference gathered at FAU Arena could taste it; they can regain the status she had earned at FIU over. tournament in 2002 and earning a bid for knew their squad had the momentum and during the ‘80s and ‘90s. the NCAA Tournament, the team has not that FIU was on the edge, all that was But it is by no means an unattainable returned since. needed was a little push. After the 2003-04 season, FIU finished But Michelle Gonzalez took over, below .500 for the first time since 1980. scoring all of the Golden Panthers’ 10 And it all culminated last season, as the points in the overtime period and deliv- team finished dead last in Sun Belt play ering them from the brink, surviving the with a 6-24 record. thriller in Boca with a 77-75 victory. What had happened? What had changed? This season has had high points and There were rumblings around fan circles low points for Russo’s squad, but without as to whether FIU should look elsewhere a doubt it has signaled a noticeable

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: UNT 68, FIU 66 North Texas downs FIU as late run closes game

JONATHAN RAMOS inbound a full court pass with 2.2 seconds Sports Director left, which was not completed. “When J.C. [Otero] came up to set the Something about FIU gives North Texas screen, he set the screen on the wrong trouble. side,” Thomas said of the Gary shot. “But That something was present when FIU that’s neither here nor there. [UNT] did a defeated the Mean Green in Denton on good job at the end of the game.” Dec. 20. In many ways, the game came down It also showed itself when the Golden to free throws, where the Mean Green Panthers made a 15-1 run in the second knocked down 15-of-27 attempts while half of Saturday’s game to take a 63-56 FIU hit on 8-of-16 tries from the charity lead. stripe. Unfortunately for FIU (7-19, 4-9 Sun “I thought we did a good job in taking Belt), the Mean Green figured it out and care of the basketball, but I thought the 27 finished the game on a 12-3 run to leave free throws they shot to our 16 was prob- the U.S. Century Bank Arena with a 68-66 ably the difference in the game,” Thomas win on Feb. 6. said. “They did a good job, a much better “Our kids fought hard and we just got job, of getting to the foul line.” to keep getting better at the little things,” The Golden Panthers, eighth in the said FIU coach Isiah Thomas. “It’s not the SBC in free throw percentage, struggled to small things that hurt you in the end of the get to the line and to convert on the few game; it’s the small things that hurt you opportunities they had in the close game. at the beginning of the game. We have a “We missed a couple of free throws tendency to focus on the last three or four we should have made,” said FIU forward minutes of the game, but the things where Marvin Roberts. “If we would have you probably lost the game in were the knocked down a few free throws and a first three minutes of the game.” couple of key baskets, we would have won With North Texas (15-8, 8-5 SBC) the game easily.” leading 67-63 down the stretch, FIU guard Roberts led the team in scoring with Stephon Weaver knocked down a three- 16 points on 5-for-15 shooting from the pointer to bring FIU to within one point. field. With 18 seconds left in the game, the UNT was led by Tristan Thomas, who Golden Panthers looked for a go ahead dropped 19 points to lead the Mean Green basket which resulted in a Phil Gary Jr. and got to the foul line on 11 instances. three-point miss. FIU lost its third consecutive game after UNT forward George Odufuwa snatched a blowout win over UALR on Jan. 23. the rebound and got fouled, making one- “Every team makes runs,” Roberts said. VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON of-two attempts at the stripe. “They hit us unexpectedly, instead of us The Golden Panthers at one point owned a seven point lead in the late minutes, but could ThThe Golden omas Panthers doesthen tried to notcapitalizing address on it.” not close in their 68-66 loss to the North Texas Mean Green on Feb. 6. NBA rumors; ‘happy’ here

JONATHAN RAMOS Sports Director

Amid rumors that he could become the next coach, general manager, and presi- dent of the Los Angeles Clip- As always, pers, Isiah Thomas would Writers (All Sections) The Beacon not disclose if he has spoken Our Editors are looking for am- to the Clippers about joining is looking their organization. Thomas, bitious writers who enjoy pur- however, was adamant that he to recruit suing stories, getting the facts is “very happy” at FIU. – and who have a mid range “We’ve got a great ambitious, to high writing skill level. recruiting class coming in next self-driven year, one of the best recruiting classes in the school’s history,” and talented Thomas said after FIU lost Copy Editors (At the Bay, Sports) to North Texas on Saturday. writers, The Beacon is looking for “My 2011 class, I hope that’s photographers even better. I think we got a persons with high knowledge chance to build something and graphic of grammar, more specifi cally really special here. I like being artists to join within AP style, and who in between the four lines and I have a knack for writing witty love coaching.” our staff. headlines. Foxsports.com fi rst VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON FILE PHOTO reported that Thomas could join the Clippers a few days Just 26 games under his belt as a college basketball coach, ago, a story that the Clippers Thomas has reportedly received interest from NBA teams. Page Designers (At the Bay) denied on espnlosangeles. Submit your com. After the UNT game, not go into detail. April, one that will pay him The Beacon is looking for FIU team spokesman Paul “I like what I’m doing roughly $1.3 million. application persons who have an eye for Dodson said that Thomas has now,” Thomas said. “I don’t “We’ve got good recruits in GC 210 or design; although experience not been in contact with the think you look any further coming in 2010 and we’ve got with Photoshop and InDesign Clippers either. than that. I love the challenge good recruits coming in 2011 WUC 124. The Clippers organiza- that’s in front of me and we’re and, knock on wood, we’ll isn’t required, it is preferred. tion was not available for on the right track.” have good recruits coming in comment. Thomas is 7-19 in his fi rst 2012. If we can get the school When asked if he would season coaching the Golden behind us and get the support consider coaching in the NBA Panthers. He signed a fi ve- and keep building, I think we in the future, Thomas would year contract with FIU last can do good things here.” Contact Us Jonathan Ramos Sports Director Jonathan.Ramos@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 12 www.fi usm.com Monday, February 8, 2010

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: FIU 72, UNT 55 CAREY’S BREAKOUT Junior dominates with career-best performance

STEPHANIE GABRIEL Asst. Sports Director

After picking up two straight road wins, Elisa Carey traveled back to Miami with the FIU women’s basketball team, but decided to leave herself on cruise control. The junior dominated North Texas on Saturday with a career-high 26 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, allowing the Golden Panthers to cruise past the Mean Green, 72-55, at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. The forward, who has now scored in double fi gures in four straight games, seemed close to unstoppable as she calmly sank 10-of-10 shots from the free throw line and 8-of-10 from the fl oor. EACON

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Carey was effective early on as she scored P the fi rst four points of the game. The rest of the Golden Panthers (11-13, 6-7 Sun Belt) followed as the team ran out to a 12-5 lead in the fi rst fi ve ABOVE: Freshman guard Carmen minutes of the game. Miloglav [left] attempts to drive by The Mean Green, however, gave FIU a fi ght a North Texas defender Brittney later in the fi rst half when they decreased the lead to James [right] en route to the just one point, 24-23, after Raquel Cuffi e knocked basket. Miloglav had a team-highs down two free throws with 3:22 remaining. in assists [6] and steals [3] to go After the teams exchanged layups, North Texas along with two points in a gritty was able to come within one point again after performance. Miloglav has made Brittney James, who scored a team-high 13 points, herself known for her physical play hit a three with 55 seconds remaining in the half. throughout the regular season and FIU guard Cherisse Buddy was there to respond is making a case to be a force by again as she hit a jumper and was fouled by Cuffi e. the time the Sun Belt tournament The senior converted the three-point play to make rolls around in March. the score 32-28 at the half. “We have eight players who can all be the fi rst LEFT: Fanni Hutlassa [right] passes fi ve,” said Gonzalez. “If they come off the bench North Texas guard Niq’ky Hughes and do what they need to do when the starters [left] as she contributed fi ve points, can’t, that’s great. Fanni [Hutlassa] did her job and including a crucial three-pointer so did Cherisse, that’s what we need.” early in the second half, to the North Texas started the second half with a Golden Panthers’ winning effort. three-point shot by Denetra Kellum to once Hutlassa was shot 20 percent from again come within one point of tying the game, the fi eld. however, Carey converted a jumper followed by two three-point shots by Fanni Hutlassa and Bosilj to increase the Golden Panther lead to seven. The Mean Green came no closer than two points the rest of the way and went down by as much as 17 in the fi nal minutes. FIU shot 45.5 percent for the game compared to Coach Russo’s legacy not yet set 40 percent for the Mean Green (6-18, 3-10 SBC). The Golden Panthers won the battle in the paint It’s impossible to describe else in between. various NCAA Division II tour- with 26 points compared to 18 for North Texas Cindy Russo’s coaching career naments in her first decade and while also out-rebounding the opponent 36 to 23. in one sentence. FAST START then when FIU made the transi- The win marks the third consecutive for FIU But last weekend, in tion to Division I, regular trips and also notes their fi rst conference sweep of the The team got out to that poetic manner that COMMENTARY to the NCAA Tournament were season. a quick start, creating we often see in sports, the norm. “We fi nally found out how to come back in an early lead and her entire tenure at FIU Russo, who was honing in a game when we slow down,” said FIU guard making their presence was summed up in a on 500 career coaching victo- Carmen Miloglav who dished out six assists in the known, silencing the basketball game at Boca ries, appeared to be riding high game. “We have good chemistry now and we’re Boca crowd as FAU Raton when her Golden and was building herself one of playing better. I’m comfortable now because the had trouble finding an Panthers battled arch the most impressive coaching team allows me to be like that.” answer to the offensive rival Florida Atlantic. JOEL DELGADO careers in college basketball. The Golden Panthers hope to keep on cruising outburst. As that game But at the turn of the century, as they head to Alabama next week to take on Troy unfolded, it was hard not to see Russo’s career had a similar something changed. and South Alabama. the parallels, the story within start. It would have been smart “I think that this team is playing together and TURNING POINT a story and a metaphor for a for fans to buy their postseason that’s why the wins are coming,” continued Milo- career that has had bright spots, tickets and plane tickets early. glav. “Everyone is scared of us now because we rough patches and everything Russo was taking her team to DELGADO, page 10 are getting better.”