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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]. Weekend A Forum for Free Student Expression at Florida International University Vol. 22, Issue 43 www.fi usm.com Friday, November 20, 2009 Students burn a few calories Sacha Baren Cohen is back with for a free turkey Bruno – Is It Worth It? PAGE 3 PAGE 6

SPOTLIGHT AT THE BAY PAGE 3 Police get Students learned about violence against women, how to identify it, and even how to fi ght it. new leads OPINION PAGE 4 FIU vs UF on missing

Hulu subscription should be op- student case tional, not mandatory. JULIA CARDENUTO OPINION PAGE 4 News Director

FIU Police reported on Tuesday that student Tom Daniels, who has been missing since Nov. 2, called 911 three days after he disappeared, according to the University. Cabralitics: Don’t let the Constitution get in the way: try Essentials for the big game Daniels, a law student, was reported missing Nov. terrorist in Cuba. 11, nine days after he was last seen. 75 until you reach exit 76/387 Service is selling round trip He called Miami Beach Police LIFE! PAGE 6 CHRIS GREEN Staff Writer (Newberry Rd./Rte. 26). Take tickets to the event for $50, Department on Nov. 5 and was the exit and turn right to head which includes bus fare transported by fi re rescuers to Mount FIU students planning to east on Newberry Road until leaving at 3 p.m. on Friday Sinai Medical Center. However, the attend the upcoming game you reach Gale Lemerand and heading back to Miami hospital stated that there is no record versus the University of Drive. Turn right on Gale at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. of Daniels being treated or regis- DANIELS Lemerand Drive and you will As far as a place to stay, tered there, according to FIU Police Neon Nights: Take a walk on the Florida on Nov. 21 should wild side while checking out know certain regulations and fi nd the stadium on your left. Gainesville is far from short Chief Bill King. the works of Wynwood’s Design information regarding the UF Expect to spend about 5 1/2 on lodging. According to “It could be viewed as unusual that they didn't have District. stadium and its surrounding hours on the road. www.hotel-guides.us, there any contact with him or treated or registered him, but the assumptions may be that he just walked out once SPORTS PAGE 8 area. Parking is limited at the are 35 hotels and motels in Driving directions to Ben stadium, so plan to arrive and around the UF campus, he got there,” King told Student Media. Hill Griffi n Stadium are as early as the spots are on a with per-night rates beginning FIU Police is investigating the case and working follows: Take the Florida fi rst-come fi rst-serve basis. as low as $64.95. In addition, with Miami Beach Police Department, who was in Turnpike north until it runs Another transportation numerous campgrounds can contact with Daniels on Nov. 5. into I-75. Take the I-75 exit option is a bus from Miami King also said that Daniels has exchanged e-mails with a law professor a couple of days after he was Transfer point guard sets tempo and continue northward on I- to Gainesville. Miami Bus FOOTBALL, page 2 to catapult men’s basketball to last seen. fi rst win. King told Student Media that people have called claiming possible sightings of Daniels. Some of Daniels' relatives who are in Miami are UPCOMING EVENTS Walk points out safety risks looking for him and have checked many locations; Organic Hip Hop, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Enjoy a they have been in contact with some people who vegetarian feast with admission to this “thought that they saw Tommy within the past couple event, honoring hip hop pioneers, politi- cians, media and community leaders. JORGE VALENS they walked along. of days,” King said. King told Student Media that offi cers asked people Believe, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Catch a show Asst. News Director “We had great involvement from SGA,” King by Arboles Libres, the happiest clap while said in an interview with Student Media. “Students who were with Daniels before he disappeared why it you dance Miami band playing at Sweat The Student Government Council at Modesto point out things that we may not be aware of and took them nine days to report the case. Records. Maidique Campus conducted its annual Panther then it helps students and SGA see what we’re “We would have liked to have heard more infor- Bike Collective Meeting, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. Safety Walk, an assessment of various security confronted with as far as public safety.” mation earlier and if we had that information, perhaps Learn how to repair, maintain and build a he would have been located earlier because we would bicycle at this free event at the Firefl y! issues around Modesto Maidique Campus. Parking and Transportation representative, The walk, headed by SGC-MMC vice president, Lazaro Rodriguez, was also present to address any have entered him in the system much sooner,” he told – Check out more events in our Life! issues regarding parking. Student Media. Calendar on page 5. Mykaelle Figueiredo, sought to address the security concerns SGC-MMC had with areas on campus, as During the walk, one of the problems King and The people said they thought Daniels would show well as discover new ones. others pointed out was poor lighting in some parts up, and they were looking for him on their own as WEATHER Both FIU Police Chief Bill King and Emergency of campus. well, according to King. FRIDAY Management Director Dorothy Miller participated It is not the fi rst time that FIU Police investigates Partly Cloudy in the walk, addressing questions and concerns as SAFETY WALK, page 2 missing person cases. LOW: 72 HIGH: 83 “We never had a person who has been gone this SATURDAY long after they were reported missing. It is not unusual Scattered Showers on a college campus, but typically the person does LOW: 73 HIGH: 83 Author starts fi nal Nazi hunt show up,” King said. “We are just looking at any leads SUNDAY Scattered Showers that would take us to him.” LOW: 71 HIGH: 82 DAVID BARRIOS for the investigation and prosecu- discuss his work and his newest He said that University President Mark Rosenberg Staff Writer tion of former Nazi war criminals book, Operation: Last Chance, and Rosa Jones, vice president of Student Affairs, worldwide. which discusses his work have also been in contact with Daniels’ family. CONTACTS The systematic murder of six “Many times, when I meet throughout the decades. Daniels is the FIJI house director and a third-year Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 law student. chris.necuze@fi usm.com million people during World War people, the reaction is ‘You mean According to Zuroff, between MMC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 II has fueled the life of Dr. Efraim to say that there are Nazi war April 1, 2008 and March 31, Daniels is 6-foot-5. He was last seen at Cici's Pizza, news@fi usm.com Zuroff. criminals that are still alive? You 2009, 85 new cases against Nazi near the University’s Modesto Maidique Campus. He BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 A native son of Brooklyn, mean there is someone still to war criminals have been opened was entered into both the National Crime Information bbc@fi usm.com New York, Zuroff, 61, is now the chase?’” Zuroff said. in seven countries. He also stated Center and the Federal Citizen Information Center as Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 tips@fi usm.com director of the Simon Wiesen- Zuroff spoke to a crowd of that during that same period there a missing person on Nov. 11. Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 thal Center in Jerusalem and has hundreds on Nov. 17 in the Paul Any information about Daniels should be given to advertising@fi usm.com spent the last 30 years pushing Cejas Architecture Building to ZUROFF, page 2 FIU Police. They can be reached at 305-348-2626. 2 The Beacon – Friday, November 20, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com Preparing for ‘Th e Swamp’ Consultant to assess FOOTBALL, page 1 “The Swamp,” does not allow fans to leave and then re-enter the stadium once their ticket has campus’ dim-lit areas be found as well as additional lodging in nearby been torn. Should a medical emergency arise, you locations outside of Gainesville. must check in at one of the fi ve fi rst-aid offi ces at Some regulations at the UF stadium include: the stadium. He added that they were “expensive to Attendees are not permitted to bring their own Opening kickoff for the event is scheduled for SAFETY WALK, page 1 maintain” and that the University was “locked alcohol or beverages to the game, or to possess 12:30 p.m. Photography is permitted inside the Some areas were the outdoor courtyard in to it” as their removal would be hard to alcohol in an open container in or around the stadium. behind Graham Center, by the fountain, and bring about and would cause criticism. stadium. In addition, the stadium is smoke-free. Pre-sale tickets are available online at gator- the west side of Primera Casa where students King said that the amount of money spent All violators will be removed from the stadium. zone.com/football, or by phone at 352-375- often walk to and from Lakeview North and on the call boxes to maintain, repair and Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium, also referred to as GOUF or 800-34-GATOR. South. replace them if necessary, is “not really that “As a female, I see that as a huge safety cost effective.” issue,” Miller said, overlooking the poorly lit He also mentioned that the amount of offi - Zuroff discusses new book, GC courtyard. cers patrolling campus fall victim to a dimin- However, an area of primary concern for ishing budget. Figueiredo was the area behind the Ryder He said that despite the department’s Business Building and the path leading up to current staffi ng problem, he feels that the most notable prosecutions the Kissing Bridge. amount of offi cers employed by the Univer- Figueiredo described this area as the sity is “adequate.” “worst part in campus” in regards to lighting. During the safety walk, King mentioned King announced to the group that the that there is an average of four offi cers patrol- University would soon be hiring a consultant ling campus at all times. to assess the lighting situation. In the recently released 2009-10 Campus A representative from Facilities Manage- Crime Report, burglary and motor vehicle ment was not in attendance to address specifi c theft cases on campus have dropped slightly, lighting concerns. from 121 cases in 2007 to 117 in 2008. Among the other topics discussed along Figueiredo said that the Panther Safety the walk, which began in GC and spanned Walk went well, and she plans to follow up on almost the entire campus, were the effec- all the issues that were discussed.

BURKE HILL/THE BEACON tiveness of call boxes and offi cer patrols on She added she thinks it is good that the STILL HUNTING: Efraim Zuroff (left) came to FIU to speak about his new book and his campus. University is bringing in a consultant to lifelong work as a Nazi hunter. He recently launched “Operation: Last Chance” in hopes King said that the University Police address the lighting issue on campus. of capturing the last remaining Nazi war criminals, who are now in their 80s and 90s. Department does not receive many calls from “We’re only students and we can only see the various emergency call boxes placed what we see, a consultant can much better say ZUROFF, page 1 still alive. Financial rewards “We found out that he was around campus. King attributes this trend to what we really need,” Figueiredo said. are offered to people who can living in Argentina and we the prevalence of cell phone use on campus. Students with any concerns regarding secu- were over 700 investigations offer information that can lead exposed him there and had him “There was a time when cell phones were rity issues on campus can contact FIU Police at into Nazi war criminals in to prosecution and punishment extradited in Croatia. It became basically not in existence,” King said. “While 305-348-2626 or can leave a comment on the progress. of the war criminals. a precedent. It changes the the [call boxes] are still very useful for us as a SGC-MMC Web site at www.fi u.edu/~sga. Thousands of former Zuroff discussed some of whole discussion among the way for a person to contact us, cell phones are Nazis and Nazi collabora- the most notable cases he’s public about this topic,” Zuroff the most effective way.” tors immigrated to the United worked on, including the search said. He added that this led to States, the Soviet Union and for Sandor Kepiro, Dinko Šakić the push for “Operation: Last other nations following the and Joseph Mengele. Chance.” war by pretending to be civil- After an American infor- Zuroff also spoke about his ians or soldiers without noting mant told authorities that hunt for Aribert Heim, a former their actions in the dozens of Mengele was arrested and Nazi doctor who operated camps established during the released in Vienna in 1946, on Jewish prisoners without Holocaust. suspicions were raised once anesthesia. Zuroff acknowledges that again about the whereabouts “At a certain point, we most of the escapees he is of the former head physician at thought we had him. We were currently searching for are in Auschwitz-Birkenau. told that he lives on a very large their 80s and 90s. “I was the person asked to island called Chiloe in Chile. “We realized that time is fi nd him,” Zuroff said. About nine months ago, there running out and that we have It was later discovered that was a report from The New to be more proactive in our Mengele had died in Brazil in York Times that Heim died in search,” Zuroff said. 1979. Cairo,” Zuroff said. That is why Zuroff and Šakić, a Croatian, was According to the reports, his offi ce in the Wiesenthal commander of the Jasenovac sent by Heim’s son, Heim had Center started “Operation: concentration camp during the converted to Islam and been Last Chance,” a fi nal attempt war and ordered the hanging of buried in a mass grave. at searching for and prose- 20 Jewish internees after they “Six months he said he had cuting those escapees who are attempted escape in 1944. not seen his father and had no contact with him. Then he claims he was in close contact,” Zuroff said. Zuroff questions the truth of this report and has not closed EDITORIAL BOARD INFORMATION the case. “I think it great to bring EDITOR IN CHIEF The Beacon offi ce is located in somebody that is an expert on CHRISTOPHER NECUZE the Graham Center, room 210, at the the subject and to make things Modesto Maidique campus. Questions PRODUCTION MANAGER regarding display advertising and bill- aware to the FIU community of CHRISTOPHER ADAMS ing should be directed to the Advertis- what’s happening and the effort ing Manager at 305-348-2709. Mailing that is being made to bring NEWS DIRECTOR address: Graham Center, room 210, these Nazis into justice,” said JULIA CARDENUTO Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is 305- 348-2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is Daleth Amorim, FIU alum. BBC MANAGING EDITOR 305-919-4722. Offi ce hours are 9 a.m. After a standing ovation PAMELA DUQUE – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. from the audience, Zuroff LIFE! EDITOR E-mail: Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online signed copies of his book for CHRIS CABRAL at: www.fi usm.com The Beacon is published on the attendees. SPORTS DIRECTOR Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays “It would be outrageous SERGIO BONILLA during the Fall and Spring semesters to ignore these people just OPINION EDITOR and once a week during Summer B. One because they succeed in IRIS FEBRES copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for evading justice. The passage PHOTO EDITOR the content of ads. Ad content is the sole of time in no way diminishes ALEX GARCIA responsibility of the company or vendor. the guilt of the killers. Old COPY CHIEF age should not afford protec-

PAULA GARCIA tion to people who committed murder,” Zuroff said. Contact Us Pamela Duque BBC Managing Editor pamela.duque@fi usm.com AT THE BAY The Beacon – 3 www.fi usm.com Friday, November 20, 2009 Campus observes full day to eliminate violence

her experience as a student jour- Students learn to prevent nalist covering domestic violence in Puerto Rico. Disturbed by her fi ndings, abuse against women Alvarez wrote Lo Que No Dije (What I Didn’t Say) at age 16. The book was published when she ASHLEY SALAMANCA Student and Scholar Services, the was 19, making her the youngest Staff Writer BBC Student Government Council, published author in Puerto Rico. and the I-Week Committee, started “I was astonished to see that Some women at the Biscayne with poetry readings about violence 55 to 57 percent of all victims Bay Campus learned how to recog- against women by members of On of domestic violence reported to nize violence against them, how to Point Poetry, a student club on police were between 12 and 24 prevent it, and even how to fi ght it campus. years old in Puerto Rico,” she – literally. Ana Pierre-Louis, On Point said. “In Miami-Dade County, it is The United Nations’ “Interna- Poetry president and senior hospi- almost the same. Sixty-two percent tional Day for the Elimination of tality major, was happy to be part of victims are between 12 and 29 Violence Against Women”, which of the day’s events. years old.” is annually observed on Nov. 25 She read one of her poems, Alvarez said she wants students to bring awareness to the violence which was based on her admiration to learn how to prevent violent and oppression that women face for her mother’s strength. behaviors from occurring in a rela- worldwide, was observed at BBC “We always try to be a part of tionship, specifi cally with dating on Nov. 18. anything going on at school, and violence. This is the fi rst year that the In Florida, dating violence University observes the day, which needs to fulfi ll three characteristics was originally ratifi ed at the United In Miami-Dade in order to allow a victim to fi le for Nations’ General Assembly on an injunction for protection against Dec. 17, 1999. This date marks the County, 62 percent of the offender: the couple must have anniversary of the murder of three victims are between 12 been in a relationship for at least sisters in the Dominican Republic and 29 years old. six months at the time of the crime, in 1960. there must have been a romantic The Mirabal sisters, polit- Ada Alvarez, graduate student interest between the couple, and TOMAS LOPEZ-MELIS/THE BEACON ical activists against the Trujillo SJMC proof that the relationship wasn’t a regime, were brutally murdered one-time occurrence, such as a one- SPEAKING UP: Ana Pierre-Louis, On Point Poetry Club president while on their way to visit their night-stand, according to Alvarez. and senior hospitality major, recites a poem in honor of women’s imprisoned husbands, who were “Based on the law, you can ask struggles for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence also outspoken activists for human we’ve participated in the past when for an injunction, but it becomes Against Women at the Peace Pole on Nov. 18. rights. it was ‘Take Back the Night,’” diffi cult because there needs to be The observance on campus Pierre-Louis said. “This is a topic proof that there was a relationship ling and manipulative, and stalking One of the exercises he showed replaced “Take Back the Night”, that a lot of our poets have written before you can get any protection,” an event held in April during about already.” are warning signs to look out for in the women was how to fi ght against Alvarez said. a relationship. a possible attacker by twisting the previous years as part of Sexual Students also took part in “Take She told the audience that one Assault Awareness Month. It Back the Night,” a chant with After Alvarez’s presentation, attacker’s arm and pressing on a out of four college students has about eight women went to the aero- pressure point in the middle of the was held every year since 2005, lyrics about women who are not been involved in a violent relation- but it didn’t draw much atten- controlled by fear and speak up bics room in the Recreation Center palm of the hand, below the bone ship, and one out of two females to learn how to defend themselves of the middle fi nger. tion because it would take place against violence. has fallen victim to stalking. at night, according to Rebecca The chant took place at the against a violent aggressor that “It is always good to know how She told students how to recog- may try to forcibly grab, choke, or to defend yourself,” Geffrard told Joseph, senior psychology major Peace Pole, located between the nize signs of violent and abusive and part of the Women’s Center at Wolfe University Center and the even stab them. the participating women. “Even if behavior in a partner. The defense exercise was led by it’s not professional, it is always the University. Marine Science Building. In addition to physical abuse, The day-long events at BBC, The day also included a presenta- Nicholson Geffrard, a law enforce- good to know how to defend your- she explained that throwing ment offi cer from the University’s self and your family.” which were co-sponsored by the tion by guest speaker Ada Alvarez, objects, being emotionally control- Women’s Center, International a graduate student who spoke about Police Department. Recreation Center gives away turkeys to fastest runners

SABRENA JOHNSON faculty and staff by encouraging a healthy to cross the finish line will also receive a Center come out and participate,” said Staff Writer lifestyle,” he said. “It’s also a good way to Thanksgiving basket along with the free Millon. “It’s a really nice event.” invite people from the outside community turkey, Torrey said. Students will run, walk and trot off to BBC.” The event is free and open to the general For more information, contact the pounds to get ready for the holiday season. The first 10 runners from each division public. Recreation Center at 305-919-5678. But they will also run for a Thanksgiving to cross the finish line will receive a free “A lot of the members of the Recreation turkey. turkey. The Recreation Center will have its “Even though it’s the day before Thanks- 22nd annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 25 at giving, we always have a big turnout,” the Biscayne Bay Campus. The competi- said Jennifer Millon, also a recreation tion will start at 3 p.m. outside the School specialist. of Hospitality and Tourism Management Formal registration is not required. building and is open to all students. Participants can just show up the day of Both students and non-students can sign the race and sign the race waiver. They up for the event. will receive numbers to wear on their T- There will be two divisions for the shirts, which is how the winners will be competition. A group of competitors can identified. run, and the other can walk to the finish “There are no special qualifications to line. The prize: a turkey. participate, and we will accommodate all The Recreation Center has hosted this special needs,” Torrey said. event at BBC for the past 22 years to The 3K walk/run, which equals about encourage students to exercise, according 1.86 miles, will start at the HTM patio. to Jonathan Torrey, recreation specialist. The participants will run or walk alongside “The purpose of the event is to promote the bay, then return down the same path health and fitness to the FIU students, back to the HTM building. The first person Contact Us Iris Febres Opinion Editor opinion@fi usm.com OPINION The Beacon – 4 www.fi usm.com Friday, November 20, 2009 Changes abound for Hulu CABRALITICS Trying terrorist in U.S. TV site tramples on civil rights considers In an alarming turn of events, the according to ABC News. Obama administration has decided to “We made this mistake once forgetting try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh before in 1993,” Giuliani said on Fox Mohammed in civilian News Sunday, referring to court in New York City. COLUMNIST the 1993 World Trade Center free service In an egregious affront to attack and giving rights to HULU America’s safety and out the accused. “We didn’t read JUSTIN JANS of a shameless reverence the intentions correctly. And Contributing Writer for the “Constitution,” the then we ended up with three accused will be given a trial more attacks on American I am a TV show junkie. I am in the very country where he soldiers and the attack of addicted to primetime shows such committed his crimes, rather CHRIS CABRAL Sept. 11.” We gave terrorists as “House,” “Bones,” “CSI,” than in a military tribunal in a fair trial and Al-Qaeda felt “Fringe” and anything else that is Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. compelled to attack us again. on around the 8 to 11 p.m. time The Supreme Court ruled such That’s why Republicans are slot on network television. tribunals unconstitutional in 2008. so terrifi ed. Rep. John Shadegg of College takes up a lot of my The decision to try Mohammed in a Arizona, a Republican, issued a time, with studying and extra- the company that co-owns Hulu, canceled shows that people can criminal court rather than through less warning to the mayor of New York: curricular activities. So, when- announced considering imple- rediscover. Just recently I found constitutional means is not without its “How are you gonna feel when it’s ever I miss an episode, I turn to menting a fee system for the video this show called “The Pretender” critics. your daughter that’s kidnapped at the Internet and visit a nice site Web site. Many viewers fear that from 1996. They also have old “This demonstrates conclusively school by a terrorist?” said Shadegg, called Hulu to catch up. the once-free Hulu will become movies, such as Dracula and that we are going back to a pre- who apparently knows terrorists get When Hulu was launched subscription-only, and they will Ronin. 9/11 mentality,” said Liz Cheney, their ideas from watching 24. in 2008, an amazing idea was be charged to view content. Of course, they have the former vice president Dick Cheney’s Sadly, those in the Justice Depart- struck. A media triumvirate If Hulu goes this route they licenses for a limited time, but daughter, on Fox News. So true. This ment don’t. decided to give viewers access to are most likely going to lose if they moved to an optional is not the fi rst time America has made “We need not cower in the face of shows already online, but bring many viewers. subscription system, those who such a mistake. this enemy,” said Attorney General them together to one place. Best People expect content to be pay could be allowed to have In the past, terrorists such as Eric Holder at a recent congres- of all, it’s free and shows only delivered to them for free, albeit access to movies for a longer Timothy McVeigh were given the sional hearing. Of course, no one at limited commercials. with limited commercials, espe- period of time. right to an attorney, due process the hearing asked him how he would This is one of the things that cially since networks place If Hulu wants to make money, and perhaps most jarringly, a trial feel if Mohammed escaped from a attracted me to the site: the fact episodes on their own sites. what it should do is make by a jury. In a strange and outdated New York courthouse, fl ew to Wash- that I only need to watch fi ve or The only reason people turn subscribing optional. American tradition, criminals were ington D.C., broke into an elementary six 30-second commercials, and to Hulu is due to the fact that the Jack Horner, spokesman for convicted using evidence and witness school and kidnapped all three of his can watch more of a show at a episodes are better in quality and News Corp. said: “A free online testimony, rather than simply held in children. time. they load much faster compared video site supported by ads is still prison indefi nitely, or fl ung across the As Sarah Palin so astutely pointed They also include behind-the- to other sites. Additionally, the model that will resonate most border into Canada by catapult. out to ABC News, this trial “will be scenes clips and interviews with Hulu makes it possible to access with its largest group of users.” Now President Obama wants an insult to the victims of 9/11, as the actors of popular programs. multiple series at once. If someone chooses to pay, to return to this so called “judicial Mohammed will... spew his hateful This extra content is provided by News Corp.’s Chief Digital then they would view ad-free process.” As most Republicans know, rhetoric in the same neighborhood in the contracted networks. Offi cer Jonathan Miller described videos and other benefi ts like trying criminals using “evidence” or which he ruthlessly cut down the lives Just as with cable television, the situation best. behind-the-scenes vignettes. “lawyer’s arguments” is completely of so many Americans.” we pay for access, while the shows “You have to fi gure out what Whatever they do, Hulu must outdated. Forward thinking countries She is so right. Let’s leave the are paid for by advertisements. are the right bundles that people remember their main audience, like North Korea and Saudi Arabia hateful rhetoric where it belongs, in a But for Hulu, we pay for an buy and what’s contained in that which are those who mainly abandoned that years ago. Abiding land where they aren’t so concerned Internet connection, and ads pay bundle,” Miller said, in a Daily watch their shows on TV, and by the constitution just makes terror- with human rights: Cuba. for the episodes we watch. Finance article. only watch those episodes they ists angry. Or else terrorists will kidnap your Unfortunately News Corp., Hulu also includes retro and miss on the Internet. Even Rudy Guiliani says so, daughter. Miami DMVs in dire need of some Virginian infl uence

MICHAEL FARNHAM would be enough to mask any blemish I’d step to a front desk and tell an attendant the two percent of Virginians rate DMV Contributing Writer encounter on its roads. But then my trip to purpose of my visit. I would be assigned a services as meeting or exceeding their the DMV happened. number and I would wait – sitting down. expectations.” While standing in line at a Department of The offi ce was not really an offi ce – Inside, I remember seeing people taking There needs to be an “all-in-one” DMV Motor Vehicles in Miami, I kept wondering it was a cubicle. The bonus was the line, their drivers tests, signing over titles – somewhere in Florida, and there needs to be why an offi ce located in the middle of a huge about 35 people long. And as I was standing everything that has to do with owning a car. more than one person working behind the city would be so understaffed. I can’t be the in it, I looked ahead and saw only one mere Then my number would be called and I’d glass at this said DMV. only one who fi nds this exasperating. attendant within this excuse for an offi ce. walk to one of the many attended windows Heck, according to statistics from the Before I moved to Miami, I had been On top of this, I found out from this one and get done what I came to get done. U.S. Bureau of Labor, 11.2 percent of Flori- warned about some things I would have to sole attendant that she could not register my According to an article from OpenLeft. da’s workforce is unemployed. Put some of adjust to, such as traffi c, which was deemed car after all, and that I needed to go to a com, Virginia has been “a leader in modern- them behind the window. fi fth worst in the U.S. by a Texas A&M different offi ce to get my Florida driver’s izing the DMV.” Waiting periods, the site This amount of ineffi ciency within such study. Another Miami warning was the license fi rst. Then I had to return with it and claims, had an average length of 8.3 minutes an important offi ce is beyond asinine, and drivers: atrocious is the single best way to $450 cash. in 2008. it is unacceptable that in one of the biggest describe the driving down here. Why couldn’t I do all of that in the same And apparently, customer service is states in the union, there exists such a Fortunately, the beaches of Miami offi ce? At a Virginia DMV, I can walk in, pretty nice too. The article states, “Ninety- mess.

DISCLAIMER QUOTATIONATION OPINIONPIECE WINNERLOSER The opinions presented within “We are on a path ... where I would antici- Apparently, people like hear- “You betcha” Sarah Palin this page do not represent the ing about their own inevitable wrote a book – but did it live pate that Guantánamo will be closed next deaths as the Mayan-inspired up to the hype? Apparently views of The Beacon Editorial 550 Board. These views are separate year. ... A lot of this is going to depend on apocalyptic movie, 2012, not. Despite high anticipation, took in $230 million globally, the former vice-presidential from editorials and refl ect indi- cooperation from Congress.” The fi ve-day sales, in millions, record of beating out musical maritime candidate’s first memoir, Go- vidual perspectives of contribut- “Call of Duty 2: Modern Warfare,” beat- favorite Pirate Radio and ing Rogue: An American Life, ing writers and/or members of President Barack Obama, ing the summer blockbuster The Dark the film adaptation of Roald was released to mixed reviews the University community. on the closure of Guantánamo Bay Knight and Grand Theft Auto IV. Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. this week. Contact Us Christopher Cabral Life! Editor chris.cabral@fi usm.com LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fi usm.com Friday, November 20, 2009

NEON NIGHTS INTELLIGENT DESIGN The Design District’s monthly art walk gives beach-goers an early start

riving to the Wynwood trifi ed colors and an obses- Art & Design Walk was born. to discussing their works with crab,” I replied sheepishly. DDesign District to attend sion with all things passionate The galleries remain open the observers. The artist smiled modestly, the monthly Art & Design Walk and pleasurable. While many between 7 and 10 p.m. so, after One painting in particular was and cupid struck his arrow in is an event itself: of the artists are Miami a few hours of pretending to be a bright and colorful underwater me once again. Not everyone blighted buildings COLUMNIST natives, galleries like the able to afford such works of art, scene with a little mustached may fi nd art exciting, but as the proudly bear the stamp Art Fusion gallery or the you’ll be minutes away from all crab in the corner – presumably success behind the Art & Design of psychedelic graffi ti, Spinello gallery feature the nightclubs and bars that are the artists’ trademark. Walk proves, beauty will always fi re hydrants become a variety of culture and just starting to warm up. I began to mock the crab: get a response. undone and spew water art from all over Latin Attending the Art Walk is a “Bonjour, petit monsieur! Ca va into the streets, and America. sure way to get a head start on bien les poissons?” “Neon Nights” is a weekly just around the corner We always dress to the night scene while everyone At that point, a handsome column focusing on Miami night- a pair of rich old ladies impress when we attend, is at home wondering what the man with slick-backed hair and life. Look for it every Friday in BOBBY JOE wearing heavy jewelry and anyone can get away hell they are going to wear or beautiful eyes approached me. The Beacon and on BRACY examine a brightly- with dressing like a pop who in God’s name they are “Do you like my painting?” FIUSM.com. colored painting inside a white- star because, really, you’re just going to ride with. “It’s fun. It makes me feel walled gallery. being artsy. At 10 p.m., my friends and I good to see such Across the street, a guy is Years ago when the Art & realized that the night was still a happy dancing with an expressive, Design Walk fi rst began, it was young and we suddenly felt possibly drug-induced, fervor to risky to wander these roads in re-energized. the music of the two-piece band this part of town from gallery to The Vagabond, White situated outside. gallery without a big group. Room, Electric Pickle The surrealism of this neigh- Now, thanks to the successful (formerly known as Circa 28) borhood only makes it seem promotion of the Design Destrict and Karu&Y are all just 10 natural that this would be the – and the free alcohol being minutes away, and getting nexus of artistic energy in served at most galleries – these there right after the art walk Miami. streets are fi lled with people will make you feel as if Every second Saturday of looking for an early jump on you’re VIP with the ease of the month, the Design District their night out. David Lombardi, parking and full attention of buzzes with color, red wine and a local investor, started a similar the bar staff. beautiful people. The galleries art walk a couple years ago and The next Art & Design here show off works of art called it “Roving Fridays.” Walk is going to be on Dec. by local artists, and the art is When his Wynwood art walk 12. Be sure to look your best distinct in Miami style with merged with a similar event in and engage the artists: they all the thick bold lines, elec- the Design District, the current are usually friendly and open

THIS WEEKEND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009

SPC PRESENTS: BRUNO CRANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE LAUGHING GAS COMEDY IMROV ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA 20TH ACOUSTIC NIGHT MIAMI HEAT VS. NEW ORLEANS ALLEYCAT BICYCLE RACE WHEN: 11 p.m. ANNIVERSARY WHEN: 9 p.m. HORNETS Race to shop and feed the homeless HOW MUCH: $14 HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Playhouse WHERE: John Martin’s Pub, 253 Miracle HOW MUCH: $10 Mile WHERE: Government Center BIKE COLLECTIVE MEETING THE RAMBLE AT FAIRCHILD DOWNTOWN MIAMI RIVERWALK FESTIVAL WHEN: 5 p.m. Music of George Gershwin and others WHEN: 6 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free at this event. WHERE: GC 140 HOW MUCH: $10-$350 WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: American Airlines Arena DOUG STANHOPE HOW MUCH: $25 Stand up comedy tonight! WHERE: German American Social Club, 11919 SW 56 St INANNA AND THE HULUPPU TREE Biggest annual 3-day Fairchild fest. Live music, ethnic cuisine, and face Learn how to build, maintain and repair Check out this play of a heroic young with food, plants, music and crafts! painting! bicycles with this group. goddess BELIEVE WHEN: 5 p.m. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m. WHEN: 2 p.m. HOW MUCH: Free HOW MUCH: $20 HOW MUCH: 10 a.m. HOW MUCH: $15 WHERE: The Firefl y, NW 20th St. WHERE: Fairchild Tropical Gardens WHERE: Miami River Promenade at WHERE: The Playground Theatre One Miami ORGANIC HIP HOP: KEY NOTE LEGALLY BLONDE GARDEN POP WHEN: 7 p.m. CEREMONY AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC HOW MUCH: $18 Free vegetarian meal and hip-hop WHERE: Culture Room, 3045 N pioneers! Local bands: Arboles Libres, Flower Yes, Federal Highway Cream. Let it rock your weekend. WHEN: 8 p.m. SHAKE IT UP HOW MUCH: Free Shakespeare inspired monologues and WHERE: Sweat Records open bar! WHEN: 2 p.m. Andy Warhol and local artist work. Offi cial end of tour welcome home HOW MUCH: $67 - $23 WHEN: 9 a.m. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. party for this Miami band. COCONUT GROVE BLOCK PARTY HOW MUCH: $15 WHERE: Broward Center Au-Rene HOW MUCH: Free WHEN: 7 p.m. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: AE District, 3852 N. Miami Ave Theatre, 01 Southwest Fifth Avenue WHERE: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red HOW MUCH: $10 w/canned foods HOW MUCH: $10 HOW MUCH: Free Road WHERE: African Cultural Arts Center, WHERE: Studio 1415 WHERE: Commodore Plaza, between 616 NW 22nd Ave Main Highway and Grand Ave -Compiled by Mariana Ochoa. Got an event you want featured? Send an email to mariana. ochoa@fi usm.com 6 The Beacon – Friday, November 20, 2009 LIFE! www.fi usm.com

IS IT WORTH IT? Hilarity ensues with star-studded mock documentary starring Cohen

runo is one of those movies -Bruno convinces former presiden- Bruno is a great success if only Bthat pushes the boundaries of tial candidate Ron Paul to interview with because Cohen fi nds new things to accepted societal standards and decency. him only to try to seduce him and release say with earlier methods, but there’s a Nothing is to be expected except a sex tape. feeling that this fi lm is too large. Ques- that Sasha Baron Cohen, in the COMMENTARY -Bruno tries to produce and tions abound as to how many celebrities title role, will fi nd grotesque host a television show in Holly- were really set up or how many were just and awkward scenarios to put wood. The highlights: his inter- in on the joke. his subjects through – and that view with Harrison Ford who What is there to say? If Borat was you will be in tears of laughter tells Bruno to “f**k off,” crit- about raising questions about American for 82 minutes. icizing Jamie Lynn-Spears’s stereotypes, xenophobia and attempts at Continuing in the same vein fetus along with the close-up of hospitality following the World Trade JOIN OUR STAFF! as his earlier fi lm Borat, Cohen, DAVID BARRIOS a talking penis swinging around Center attacks, Bruno is about raising along with documentary fi lm- on screen. questions about the fi xation of celebrity The BEACON maker Larry Charles, launches an assault -Bruno goes to a swingers party after in America and the lack of tolerance that on America in a faux-documentary form. he decides to become straight, taking persists in many areas of this country. is always looking for talented Ironically, it becomes a documentary in his example from Tom Cruise, Kevin Cohen does not play with satire or and reliable individuals to the process. Spacey and John Travolta. subtleties. He doesn’t bring up resolu- The plot – and yes, believe it or not, The plot is paper thin, the laughs are tions to the issues. He is trying to bring join the staff. there is a plot – is about Bruno, an openly huge, and the funny thing is that, out of the issues to light and laugh at them. gay Austrian fashionista and television the scenes I’ve listed, these aren’t even It reminds me of a quote from Sunset host who is fi red from his show after close to the best moments in the fi lm. Blvd director, Billy Wilder: “If you’re If you have an interest in disrupting part of Milan Fashion Week. There are other moments throughout going to tell people the truth, be funny or As a result, his lover leaves him and when the fi lm approaches levels of they’ll kill you.” writing, photography or even he is soon blacklisted from the fashion phenomenal hilarity. That is Cohen’s power. Shaving all grammar, don’t be shy. scene. So, Bruno embarks to America The issue at hand is originality. When of his bodily hair and wearing the most with his loyal assistant, Lutz (Gustaf Borat was released in 2006, the brilliance outrageous clothing imaginable, he is Stop by one of our offi ces Hammarstan) to become “the biggest of the fi lm was the knowledge that most, great for a laugh and, just maybe, an Austrian superstar since Hitler.” if not all, of the people in the fi lm were interesting conversation about tolerance located in GC 210 and WUC Cohen sets up subjects into tremen- not in on the joke. as you walk out of the theater toward 124. dous pranks, presenting himself as a Cohen was not a great celebrity but your car. documentary fi lmmaker. The people rather a cult, crowd favorite among fans “Is It Worth It?” is a weekly feature involved and examined may or may not who knew the character who had origi- rating the relative quality of fi lms be the victim. nated on Da Ali G Show. There is some- screened by SPC. “Bruno” is playing in Here are some key moments thing to be said about the sincerity of the GC 140 Friday at 5 and 8 p.m. throughout the fi lm: responses in that fi lm. www.fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – Friday, November 20, 2009 7

VOLLEYBALL Bench players solidify last season’s biggest concern

THOMAS COLLAZO longer concerned about the bench and top spot in the Sun Belt for the Contributing Writer and role players. second straight year. “I wouldn’t hesitate to put them Libero Nina Colon was a starter The Golden Panthers volleyball in if the moment arises,” Tomic said. last season but is now rotating with team dominated the conference last “We practice with Team A and Team B freshman libero Chanel Araujo. season and showed no signs of stop- and they practice against each other, Colon’s defense and Gonzalez’s ping heading into the playoffs. making our bench players almost as offense is what encourages Tomic Then in the first round of the strong as our starters.” to give the two players more playing playoffs, they were shut out on their Last season Tomic was not confi- time. home court against University of dent of the team’s depth. “Sabrina and Nina are two hard- New Orleans 3-0. “They weren’t strong enough to working players that strive to be Three-time All-American Yarimar play,” she said. better, and I’m confident with them,” Rosa had nine kills when she aver- In 2008, the Golden Panthers were Tomic said. aged over 19 in the season. Outside No. 1 team in the Sun Belt Confer- But exiting the SBC tournament hitter Sabrina Gonzalez blames a ence with a 15-2 record. would mean two consecutive upsets lack of focus. The team broke school records of for the Golden Panthers. “We didn’t play to our highest the most wins in a regular season (28) Colon said that without a strong level and we didn’t play as a team,” and highest-winning streak (12). bench, the team can’t get very far in Gonzalez said. “We had four or five After the disheartening early exit the playoffs. freshmen playing and it was a lack of from the tournament, the team was “The team is only as strong as the

VICTORIA LYNCH/BEACON FILE PHOTO experience in the spotlight.” eager for another shot to win an SBC weakest player,” Colon said. “If you As the team participates in the championship. don’t have a strong bench you don’t BENCHMARK: Libero Nina Colon is one of the role players 2009 Sun Belt Conference tourna- The 2009 season included a 17- have a strong team.” Tomic says will help the team advance in the SBC tourney. ment, Coach Danijela Tomic is no 0 in the conference, 28-2 overall, Tebow’s physical Squad protects ‘house’ with rout nature diffi cult WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, page 8 just demonstrated how good I can This is our house and it always will be in both places,” Gonzalez said. be. Today we illustrated how good to prepare for “When I get in those four lines it means everything. It’s why I’m here we really are. and I’m doing what I like to do and FOOTBALL, page 8 and combine those two to I’m doing what I have to do.” Michelle Gonzalez, point guard give you those reps. The part The Dolphins opened the second women’s basketball big bodies that aren’t only that puts him over the top is half on a three-point shot by Abril big but athletic and explo- the intangibles with him as a Peeples and came even closer to (3-for-6) shooting from behind the Concluding the game, the FIU sive. Sometimes the spread leader.” the lead, at the 15:34 mark, when arc, finalizing the score at 67-41. players formed a huddle to celebrate offense carries a tag with it. It FIU will also have to Drameka Griggs drove in for a layup “Especially in the second half, while chanting, “This is our house.” spreads you out with fi nesse account for the best scoring to make the score 39-32. I think we managed the game very “This is our house and it always ball, but they are a very phys- defense in the nation, as Jacksonville would come no closer well,” said Coach Cindy Russo. “I’m will be,” Gonzalez said when asked ical football team.” the Gators barely allow 10 than seven points the remainder of also impressed with their physical about the chant. “Today we illus- That imposing offense points per contest. Coming the game, and FIU closed it out on stamina because those two teams trated how good we really are.” is led by Tebow, the SEC’s off a six-sack game against a 28-7 run that included 50 percent just wore each other out.” all time leader in rushing South Carolina, Florida’s touchdowns. veteran group is led by line- ALL-TIME GREAT backer Brandon Spikes and cornerback Joe Haden. Tebow’s storied career FIU will counter that includes two national cham- with a running back rota- pionships and a Heisman tion that has progressed with trophy to his name. The 245- the season. Running back pound senior boasts the best Kendall Berry has amassed quarterback rating (169.4) in fi ve touchdowns over the SEC history. The skills of the last two games in comple- dual threat legend are impos- ment of Owens. sible to emulate on the prac- “We’re going to do things tice fi eld. that we are better at,” Owens “Do you have that exact said. “We respect our oppo- body type out there? No,” nents, but we are not afraid Cristobal said. “You prob- of anybody. We’re going out ably have to get a Mac truck to play our game.” and an engine motorcycle

GAME NOTES

• This is the first time the Golden Panthers football team will face the No. 1 team in the nation. • Cornerback O’Darris D’Haiti will play after an ankle injury sidelined him vs. North Texas last week. • The game will be broadcast live on Radiate FM at 88.1, 95.3 and 96.9 and wrgp.org. Listen live to play-by-play calls from Chris Towers and color commentary by Chris Sanchez. Contact Us Sergio Bonilla Sports Director sergio.bonilla@fi usm.com SPORTS The Beacon – 8 www.fi usm.com Friday, November 20, 2009 WRESTLING THE ‘CHOMPIONS’ Running back plays against former teammate turned Heisman winner

JONATHAN RAMOS opportunity to play the No. 1 team in the Asst. Sports Director country,” said Golden Panthers coach Mario Cristobal. “You always want to measure your- Golden Panthers running back Daunte self against the very best. The excitement is Owens and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow high among our players and a lot of guys led Nease High School to a state title in 2005. have come to FIU to be able to play among Owens, who shared a relationship off the those big games and on that big stage.” fi eld with Tebow as well, says the champion- BEEN THERE ship they won together was his best memory of their time as teammates. For FIU, a visit to Gainesville will not be “He led the team down the fi eld with the fi rst time it has entered a hostile atmo- clutch runs and clutch passes,” Owens said sphere against a Southeastern Conference of Tebow in the state championship. “Me and team. The Golden Panthers played at No. 2 him played well and we came out with the Alabama on Sept. 12, a game they lost 40- win.” 14 but led at one point in the second quarter. When the Golden Panthers face the FIU (3-7, 3-4 Sun Belt) will look to use that Gators at Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium tomorrow experience to their advantage. at 12:30 p.m., Owens will be in the oppo- “I think it helps because it’s a stadium site locker room looking to stop Tebow from that’s extremely loud,” Cristobal said. “It’s a winning a championship. This time, Owens big place and they’ve seen it on TV growing and the Golden Panthers will attempt to put a up. It’s a dream game and dream opportu- dent in Florida’s national title hopes with an nity for a lot of guys; you don’t usually get to upset victory. play the No. 1 team in the country.” But the gargantuan task of beating Florida (10-0, 8-0 SEC) will feature some Florida, the No. 1 ranked team in the Bowl of the best athletes in college football; it Championship Series standings, is arguably resembles Alabama’s personnel. the toughest test the Golden Panthers have “They’re similar and they are different. faced in their brief history. The defending They’re similar in their athleticism and national champion Gators have won 20 their size,” Cristobal said. “They have VICTORIA LYNCH/BEACON FILE PHOTO straight games. done a phenomenal job of recruiting the REUNION: Former Nease High School running back Daunte Owens faces former team- “Huge week for our program with the FOOTBALL, page 7 mate and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on Nov. 21 at Gainesville, Fla. MEN’S BASKETBALL: FIU 88, FLORIDA MEMORIAL 82 Point guard leads team, Th omas to fi rst victory of 2009 season

JOEY CRUZ ball.” The Golden Panthers managed to hold off a Staff Writer The Golden Panthers had 21 turnovers, and late run by the Lions to preserve the win. This is Gary led the team with eight of his own. But the fourth consecutive game the defense allows Having known Phil Gary Jr. since he was 11 he was a pivotal offensive asset to the team as at least 80 points. The offense’s 88 points was years old, Coach Isiah Thomas certainly knows no other player scored 20 points in the offen- a season-high. what the starting point guard is capable of. sive affair. The U.S. Century Bank Arena held an Approximately nine years later, Thomas is “We need him to do that every game,” said emphatic crowd of 2,726 against the Lions, the mentoring and coaching Gary Jr., who scored a forward Marvin Roberts. fi fth largest number in the arena’s history, and career-high 27 points to help Thomas achieve In addition to Gary Jr., forward J.C. Otero Roberts said Thomas certainly played a part in his fi rst win as an NCAA head coach against was second in command with 16 points, and motivating fans to come out to the game. Florida Memorial. led the team in rebounds with 14. “The crowd was great, and Coach Thomas “This win was defi nitely for Coach Thomas,” Meanwhile, Florida Memorial guard defi nitely helped,” Roberts said. said Gary Jr. in the post-game conference. George Gray was on fi re for the Lions with 13 Thomas was extremely calm this game, FIU (1-3) was certainly sweating against points leading the Lions to an 8-point lead late even though the game was neck and neck until the crosstown opponent but managed to pull in the fi rst half. Early in the second half though, the end of the second half. VICTORIA LYNCH/THE BEACON away with the 88-82 win over the Lions (0-2). Gray left the game with a broken fi nger after “I think it all depends on the situation of the DEBUT WIN: Guard Stephon Weaver drives “He was in attack mode,” Thomas said. catching a ball in transition, running into game,” Thomas said. “My job is to calm them vs. FMU in the 88-82 home opener win. “Even though he was a little careless with the Marlon Bright. down when they are playing up tight.” WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: FIU 67, JU 41 Off ense shares the wealth as team limits turnovers

STEPHANIE GABRIEL knee injury. Krajacic scored 10 points each, The Golden Panthers jumped 33-22, after a 20-9 run that Staff Writer Junior point guard Michelle as did senior Marquita Adley out to an 11-2 run in the first included four shots from behind Gonzalez led the attack with 20 who also grabbed 15 boards to four minutes of the game and in the arc for the Golden Panthers, The Golden Panthers women’s points, while senior Ashley Trau- record her third consecutive that short time, Krajacic blocked two by Gonzalez along with one basketball team chose to work gott contributed 14. double double of the season. three shots, hit two free throws, each for Hutlassa and Traugott. together. “We’ve been working on the FIU (2-1) knocked down and went in for a layup. “It was a lot of fun. It was a In their home opener against chemistry and the communica- eight shots from behind the arc In response, the Dolphins little hard without Monika Bosilj Jacksonville on Nov. 17, all five tion all summer,” said Gonzalez. and went 25-for-54 from the scored nine unanswered points but I just got my mind set and starters recorded double figures “We talk to each other and our field with a season-low 16 turn- to tie the game after a Taneskei said I have to be a point guard to down the Dolphins 67-41, coaches all of the time in order overs for the game while holding Richardson jumper with 9:58 and I have to be a shooter so I even without the help of leading to get better.” Jacksonville (0-2) to 30 percent remaining in the first half. scorer Monika Bosilj due to a Fanni Hutlassa and Maja shooting on the night. FIU then closed out the half, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, page 7