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Geopolitical summit Times writer speaks to University students Nicolas saravia his latest book: Our view of the world international relations junior. Staff Writer and our response to globalization. Despite its internal issues, the [email protected] He explained that that progress author believes that America still plays is halted in America because of the a major role in world politics. The University hosted Thomas “broken” political system. “We believe the US has done a lot Friedman, a New York Times foreign However, he believes that despite of dumb things, but it is still the tent affairs columnist, to speak on Feb. 13 differences between the two main polit- pole of the world,” said Friedman. “If about America’s challenges and his ical parties, the country is “nowhere we weren’t talking about post-911, we latest book “That Used to be Us.” as near as divided as we watch it on would be talking about how we are in The lecture was part of the Geopo- the middle of an [information tech- litical Summit “Rediscovering nology] revolution that takes the world America,” which was held in the from connected to hyper-connected.” Graham Center Ballrooms to discuss The author recalled that when he issues that currently face the nation We cannot fix our wrote “The World is Flat,” the world’s and the world. bigget cities were well connected to “We cannot fix our problems if we problems if we each other, but small towns were still don’t ask what world we are living in. don’t ask what out of the grid. That is not how we start our day politi- However, he said that this has cally,” said Friedman, to a large audi- world we are living changed, as people in places like ence of students, faculty and commu- in. Daraa, a Syrian town of 97,000 nity members. Thomas Friedman, people near the Jordan border, can Friedman, a three-time Pulitzer Columnist record situations of the recent uprise Prize winner, has worked at The New New York Times and post them online for the world to York Times since 1981, where he has see. covered events such as the First Pales- “In the next five years, we will live tinian Intifada and the 1982 Lebanon in a planet where everyone has a cell- War. phone,” he said. He is also the writer of the best- cable.” Friedman commented on social selling non fiction books “The World “I think he’s right. The system media, advising young enthusiasts Alfonso Yec/The Beacon is Flat” and “Hot, Flat, and Crowded.” is unwilling to compromise. There that even though their “lives may be Thomas Friedman, New York Times foreign affairs columnist, Freidman focused his lecture on two is no sense of unity in the political spoke at the Modesto Maidique Campus on US political issues. of the country’s challenges described in system,” said Carolina Mendoza, an SEE SUMMIT, PAGE 2 Biology Town Hall Meeting Lecture makes science simple Rosenberg to speak Mariella Roque cancer, nutrition and stem-cell research. Staff Writer “Science cafes are not [usually] held by students [email protected] and here [the students are] doing this on their own,” to BBC community said Anya Goldina, professor of Science Café. “We The loaded jargon of science has often driven actually brought the concept of Science Café into a Lauren rovira In the meetings, students are people away from trying to understand its content. class.” Asst. News Director allowed to pose questions to Rosen- The Science Café lecture series that started last The Science Café was an idea derived from the [email protected] berg with a number of University Saturday is seeking to make this a situation of the Café Scientifique, a grassroots movement started issues. past. in 1998 in the United Kingdom. The idea was to University President Mark In a previous meeting on April A year-long course by FIU’s Quantifying Biology create an informal setting that would bring together Rosenberg is holding a town hall 6, 2011, Rosenberg said, “My in the Classroom program, The Science Café held experts in science and technology and the general meeting at the Biscayne Bay Campus expectations were exceeded here its first of four open lectures on Feb. 11 at the Coral public. today to address the concerns of the because we got excellent questions, Gables Museum. University community. the students stuck with it for the full It featured the topic of stem-cell research and Taking place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 two and half hours, and they dug disease therapy. p.m., the meeting will be held in the in.” Each session, according to QBIC Secretary Wolfe University Center room 221. “The president not only Sophie Bhaijee, is geared to “help students learn The aim [of Science Café] is to put In the past, town hall meetings answered our questions, but there to talk about science in terms that will make the have centered on the growth of the was a great turn out of student and general public understand.” science back in culture and culture back University and the requirements faculty questions towards the pres- The three students planning the event were Areej in science necessary to continue expanding. ident and other administration,” Bukhari, Alana Van Dervort and Myrlyn Verdelus. Areej Bukhari, The meeting will cover no Denise Halpin, SGC-BBC presi- “The aim [of Science Café] is to put science Biology Student specific topic, and instead will dent said then. back in culture and culture back in science,” said provide a forum for students to Shortly thereafter, Rosenberg Bukhari, a biology student in the course. voice their questions, concerns unveiled the University’s Worlds When choosing the discussion topics, the class The program has spread all over the world and and opinions. Any campus related Ahead Strategic Plan. distributed surveys to communities around the was adopted in 2007 by FIU’s QBIC, a four-year ideas that students may have will be In an email to the University University. The survey consisted of a section where program providing “a more in-depth approach to the considered at the meeting. regarding the town hall meeting one could rate, on a scale of one to five, the interest biological studies.” This time around the meeting is on April 14 where the plan was one has in a certain science-related theme. At the lecture, a scientist delivers a brief speech sponsored by the Student Govern- presented, Rosenberg said, “I A total of 210 people were interviewed. ment Council at Biscayne Bay The top four topics were alternative energy, SEE CAFE, PAGE 2 Campus. SEE MEETING, PAGE 2

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US government responds to Buju Banton’s appeal challenges America faces today The U.S. government says plenty of evidence supports SUMMIT, PAGE 1 a federal jury’s conviction of Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges. digital, politics is still analog.” Banton is appealing the February 2011 conviction. He also talked about the youth’s new Defense attorney David O. Markus says his client was challenges in the changing job market, I think he’s right. The system is unwilling to relentlessly pursued by a government informant, resulting and what the new employers look for. in improper entrapment. “It is not enough to be a radiologist. compromise. There is no sense of unity in the Federal prosecutors filed their response Friday in You have to bring something extra as a political system. Atlanta’s 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. non-routine worker,” he said. “I had to The prosecutors say Banton’s words and actions, in find a job. You have to invent one.” Carolina Mendoza, tape-recorded conversations and a videotaped meeting in Another aspect of the job market Junior a Sarasota warehouse where Banton tasted some cocaine, tackled by the lecture is the increase in International Relations major revealed that the singer “eagerly brokered” a drug deal competition. Friedman explained that between a friend and undercover government agents. this also affects his profession, because of an increase in writers. “The country is full of people that book, with University faculty such as NATIONAL Despite America’s challenges, the didn’t get the word. Enormous energy John Stack, dean of the College of Arts writer is optimist. from the ground up, this country is full of & Sciences; Shlomi Dinar, professor of Ga. man claims he was insane in For Friedman, part of that optimism people who are just too dumb to quit.” international relations; Jose Gabilondo, preschool shooting relies on the persistence of America’s Following the lecture, a teach-in professor of law; and Alan Gummerson, The victim was a Harvard-educated businessman people. was held to discuss Friedman’s latest professor of economics. who was shot to death minutes after he dropped his son off at a suburban Atlanta day care center. The alleged killer was a successful engineer and father of three who Students choose to hear about stem lived in an affluent subdivision. Hemy Neuman faces life in prison if he’s convicted of the November 2010 shooting death of Russell Sneider- man. His trial begins Monday. Defense attorneys argue cell research for first Science Cafe Neuman, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was incapable of telling the difference between right and CAFE, PAGE 1 FIU students. that could be treated through wrong when he pulled the trigger. “We were going to be stem-cell research. on a modern or widely discussing stem cells in “Dr. Lensch was a great WORLD discussed issue and the my bio-medical class,” For a very long speaker,” Goldina said. attendants would be open to said biology major Victoria time, we, as people, “We’re very lucky.” Italian court convicts 2 in an extensive conversation. Campdesuner. “My have had this When questioned about asbestos-linked deaths This session’s speaker professor suggested in notion of fixing our what the “next major break- was Mathew William coming.” through” would be in treat- An Italian court Monday convicted two men of parts…when they are Lensch, an instructor of At the event, Lensch ment using stem cells, negligence in some 2,000 asbestos-related deaths diseased. pediatrics from the Harvard used a PowerPoint presenta- Lensch named diseases blamed on contamination from a construction com- Mathew William Lensch, Stem Cell Institute. tion and several charts and “where one type of cell is pany, sentencing each of them to 16 years in prison and Faculty Director of Education “[Lensch] is thoughtful, graphs to explain what a missing” like Parkinson’s ordering them to pay millions in what officials called Harvard Stem Cell Institute impassioned and wholly stem cell was and the impli- rather than those “that are a historic case. devoted to the pursuit cations of using it in the more complex, where there Italian Health Minister Renato Balduzzi hailed of scientific inquiry,” scientific field. are a lot of different things the verdict by the three-judge Turin court as “without Van Dervort said. “He’s He also discussed the going on.” exaggeration, truly historic,” noting that it came after known among his Harvard history of stem-cell research when they are diseased,” “A lot of people from the a long battle for justice. colleagues as a tireless and named a myriad of Lensch said. community came out,” Van “It’s a great day, but that doesn’t mean the battle mentor.” scientists who have made Following his presen- Dervort said. “I’m really against asbestos is over,” he told Sky TG24 TV, stress- A number of members of advancements in the field. tation, the audience raised happy with how it went.” ing that it is a worldwide problem. the Miami community, both “For a very long time, questions regarding stem The time and location for – Compiled by Lauren Rovira young and elderly, attended we, as people, have had this cells, varying from stem-cell the last three Science Cafés the event, including other notion of fixing our parts… regeneration to the diseases have not yet been decided. Engagement encouraged MEETING, PAGE 1 students are taking away from the University. E-BOARD AND PRODUCTION STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION At this meeting, Rosenberg explained to would like to thank so many of you who have the audience that he was seeking to improve Editor in Chief Asst. Opinion Editor Modesto Maidique Campus: worked hard on our 5-year Worlds Ahead University-wide student services. Alexandra Camejo Brooklyn Middleton GC 210, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Strategic Plan.” In an interview following the meeting, (305) 348-2709 “For those of you who have been less President Rosenberg told Student Media, “We BBC Managing Editor Photo Editor [email protected] involved in its development,” he said, “this want to provide more of the classes students Jonathan Szydlo Kristi Camara Biscayne Bay Campus: town hall meeting is an opportunity to start need – that’s critical. 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Softball mixed signals Panthers split matchup against Illinois and UAB Anthony Guivas fittingly concluded with a Brie Staff Writer Rojas three-run homer, giving [email protected] FIU an 8-0 lead and exercising the mercy rule. On the final day of the Dawson completed her second COMBAT Classic, the Panthers career shutout, allowing four hits were looking for their first win in six innings pitched to get the of the year and they found it as win. they beat Illinois with a lofty 8- UAB 6, FIU 4 0 score. Mariah Dawson, who pitched FIU had another game 15 just the day before, started again minutes later against UAB on Sunday. But unlike her first in which they lost 6-4, drop- start of the year, she didn’t have ping their record to 1-4 on year her best stuff. Dawson battled and concluding the COMBAT through and kept Illinois off the Classic. Jenn Gniadek (0-2) only board the entire day. pitched one and a third inning While the score may show a allowing two hits and four walks dominant offensive showing, that and four runs (two unearned) in was not the case in the start of the the loss. game. FIU was not able to record COMBAT CARDS a hit for the first three innings. That all changed in the fourth Louisville, who defeated FIU inning. 4-2 on Feb. 11, went home as With two outs in the fourth, winners of the COMBAT Classic. Jessy Alfonso reached base on a The Cardinals, who are now fielder’s choice and it was then ranked 24th in the nation, went followed up with an Erika Arcuri undefeated in the tournament, Jonathan Segal/The Beacon single and an Ashley McClain winning all five games. walk. With the bases loaded and Megan Horne (left) takes a swing during FIU’s doubleheader against Louisville and UMass on Feb. 11. UP NEXT centerfielder Beth Peller at the plate, Illinois pitcher Jackie Guy 4-0. walked two batters, following inning. The Panthers will now look walked Peller, giving FIU an Illinois threatened in the sixth, that up by accidentally hitting Finally, in the bottom of the toward this upcoming Friday initial 1-0 lead. but it was due more to Dawson’s Jami Schkade with a pitch. With sixth inning, FIU struck the deci- when they take on the University The bases were still loaded command on the mound than two out and the bases juiced, sive blow when Arcuri singled of Illinois at Chicago (2-3) at 5 when second baseman Brie Rojas with their bats. Dawson was able to regain her and was driven in by a McClain p.m. and then a nightcap against cashed in with a bases-clearing In that sixth inning, Dawson composure and have Stephanie double. That double was then Providence (0-0) at a 7 p.m. start double, enhancing FIU’s lead to got two quick outs but then she Cuevas ground out to end the followed by a Peller single and time. Roundup Tennis team swept; basketball hits road for UALR Fiusm Sports Staff Ben 6-4,6-2. Her win came Guttormsen and Johnson [email protected] after FIU had fallen down all lost, giving the Owl’s a 2-0 early. New Mexico 4-1 victory. The weekend didn’t State went on and took In the final day of go quite as well as coach the following two singles competition, the Panthers Melissa Applebaum- matches to secure the took on Santa Clara ( #73 Dall’au and her team victory 4-1. in the nation) and lost would have liked it. At The next day the compe- 4-3. the Lady Raider Shootout tition didn’t get any easier, To make matters worse, in Lubbock, Texas, the as the Panthers faced off after the match, the team Panthers fell to 1-9 on against the Rice Owls, was stranded in Dallas, the season after getting who were ranked number Texas due to inclement swept 0-3 in the three day 69 in the nation coming weather and couldn’t tournament. into the match. fly back until Monday On Friday, FIU fell Once again, they afternoon. behind early to New started out slow, losing Mexico State after losing two consecutive double -JACKSON WOLEK in doubles 2-0. Karyn matches as the team of Women’s Guttormsen and Giulietta Sarah McLean and Rita Basketball Boha lost their set 8- Maisak lost 8-4, and 4 to Manon Sylvain and Giulietta Boha and Magali The Panthers have Denise Van Der Ben of Holt fell 8-2. had their ups and downs NMSU, and Lisa Johnson However, Maisak was this season, but if there and Magali Holt lost 8-3 able to tie the match at 1- is a light shining through to Ginet Pinero and Ros- 1, securing her fourth win it is that they could be Polly Nguyen. in a row in singles compe- peaking at the right time. In singles, the Panthers tition defeating Domi- After picking up two solid didn’t fare much better, nique Harmath 6-1, 7-5. victories in their past two as Rita Maisak was the The momentum of Maisaks matchups over North Texas Beacon File Photo lone one to win a match, win could not help carry defeating Denise Van Der FIU though, as McLean, SEE ROUNDUP, PAGE 4 Sopohmore Giulietta Boha lost to Natalia Salum of New Mexico State on Feb. 10 (6-4, 6-1). 4 The Beacon –Wednesday, February 15, 2012 SPORTS www.fiusm.com

FEB. 16 FEB. 18 FEB. 23 FEB. 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL UALR ASU TROY USA 7:00 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. UPCOMING GAMES THURS. SAT. THURS. SAT.

men’s basketball Late rally falls short at home against Denver Malcolm shields The Panthers began the second Staff Writer half using the full court press. [email protected] Combined with a 16-7 run, the Panthers trimmed the deficit to The frustration for the Panthers’ 45-30. Allen and Wright began to head coach Isiah Thomas was evident attack the rim to get the Panthers in the first half against Denver on back into the game. An Allen three- Feb. 11. With 5:58 remaining in the pointer trimmed the Pioneers lead first half, FIU trailed 25-9. Thomas to 50-38 with 10:42 remaining in benched all five of his starters. the second half. Turnovers and poor shooting The Pioneers struggled to knock by FIU, coupled by the efficient down shots from the field in the shooting by the Pioneers, paced second half. A three-pointer by Denver to a 38-14 lead at the break. Wright cut the deficit to eight with Fueled by the scoring of seniors eight minutes remaining. Jeremy Allen and DeJuan Wright, With less than seven minutes the Panthers made a push to cut the remaining, another Allen three cut deficit to three late in the second the deficit to 58-52. The closest half. In the final five minutes, FIU got to tying the game was at Denver’s 7-0 run ended the Panthers 58-55 with 5:26 remaining. But comeback, as the Pioneers held on Brett Olson’s 19 points and Chris for a 77-63 victory at U.S. Century Udofia’s 17 points sparked the Bank Arena. Pioneers with a late charge to close Allen finished with a career-high out the game. 29 points and four steals. Wright “They were the better team,” followed with 15 points and nine Allen said. Allen also eclipsed the rebounds. 1,000 career-point mark on a layup “We dug ourselves in a hole in in the second half. the first half,” Thomas said. “Our Off the bench, Cameron Bell starters put us in a deep hole.” provided a spark for the Panthers Denver’s (18-8, 8-5 SBC) ball off the bench. “I’m just trying to movement in half-court sets led to get out there and make a differ- open shots. The benefactors were ence,” Bell said. He finished with Brian Stafford and Chase Hallam. 12 points and eight rebounds. Each led the Pioneers with nine For the entire second half, Phil points at the break. Combined, both Taylor and Dominique Ferguson sat shot five-of-eight from behind the on the bench. “They have to play arch. better,” Thomas said “Some nights Offensively, FIU (7-17, 4-8 SBC) they look good, some times they continued to turn the ball over and don’t.” settle for poor shots in half-court Thomas stated that it could be a sets. The Panthers finished shooting possibility that Deric Hill may start in place of Taylor for the Panthers’ Jonathan Segal/The Beacon 33.3 percent from the field at the break. Denver finished shooting 50 next game against UALR on Feb. Jeremy Allen scored 27 of his career-high 29 points in the second half against the Pioneers on Feb. 11. percent from the field at halftime. 16. Panthers hope to grab second seed in division ROUNDUP, PAGE 3 is sixth in points per the emergence of game in the confer- Diamond Ashmore to and Denver, who are ence at 15.8. provide Finda Mansare both in the top three Gault and her with rest during games in the Western Divi- teammates will have will only strengthen sion, the Panthers to find a way to slow the Panthers as they will now look to keep down FIU’s sensa- move toward the Sun their winning ways tional sophomore, Belt Tournament in against the Divison Jerica Coley. March. leader, University of Coley comes into With a win over the Arkansas Little Rock. this matchup averaging Trojans, the Panthers UALR comes into 24.1 points per game, could vault over South this matchup winning still second in the Alabama for third in three of their last five nation. Although her the Eastern Division games, most recently numbers have dipped because they defeated losing to Middle in recent weeks, it is the Cougars earlier on Tennessee on Feb. not because of lack in the year. 12, 59-51. But now of trying. It is simply The Panthers will the Trojans will be because the Panthers need help though if heading back home are finding other ways they hope to reach after a two game road to get the ball in the second place in the trip to take on the net. East because they are Panthers. This past week currently two games The Trojans have saw three Panthers back of rival Florida one of the best shooting reach double figures Atlantic with just guards in the Sun Belt, in scoring, something four games left in the Taylor Gault. The they hadn’t done in season. Kristi Camara/The Beacon young freshman from their previous seven Conway, Arkansas games. Coupled with -BRANDON WISE Sasha Melnikova drives to the basket during FIU’s matchup with North Texas on Feb.9. Contact Us Esra Erdogan Life! Editor [email protected] LIFE! The Beacon – 5 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, February 15, 2012

arts beat fight for the right Chinese art comes to Frost ‘Not a leap, but a step nonetheless’ Alfredo Aparicio there’s still a lot left to do,” shared Staff Writer Gabriella Lopez, a junior English [email protected] and drama double major. “We are getting there and it’s helpful for We have all heard that “Life, everyone that’s against it.” liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” Lopez, who first learned about is mentioned in the U.S. Declaration Proposition 8 through the NOH8 of Independence, but for same-sex celebrity campaign, thought it was couples, the pursuit of happiness has great to see that something was being been a difficult one. Now, there is a done to not get it passed. “I thought it ray of hope. was ridiculous,” said Lopez. On Feb. 7, for the ninth circuit, For Noel Rodriguez, a junior the United States Court of Appeals English major, the passing of Prop- ruled Proposition 8, which bans osition 8 put a damper on election night back in 2008. Alexia Escalante/The Beacon same-sex marriages in California as unconstitutional by saying it serves “It was a bittersweet moment for The Frost Art museum displays Tianjin sculptures and paintings capturing China’s tradition in this exhibit. no purpose other than to “lessen the me because, while it was a positive status and human dignity of gays.” experience seeing Obama elected, Marcy Diaz the United States has been going on Professor Gretchen Scharnagl of Not a leap, but a step nonetheless. the fact that the rights of people were Staff Writer for some time,” said President Liu the drawing department said, “The “It was such a great feeling to know being taken away in our country was [email protected] Shuhan of the Tianjin University of craft of calligraphy in itself is very diffi- it wasn’t approved, but I don’t think Commerce. “We only hope that time cult to master because of the mediums the fight is over. It’s a huge step but SEE GAY RIGHTS, PAGE 6 For more than a year, 30 Chinese allows us to further promote trust and that the artist needs to use. They have artists have been striving to perfect further strengthen our already sturdy to start from scratch and if they make their creations in time for the Patricia bonds.” the slightest mistake, it makes every & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s Tianjin The degree program does not stop stroke on that painting even more Arts in Miami event. once students receive their diplomas. important and meaningful.” This year, the event will be open “This program will create new job However, watercolor paintings and on February 10 to the 16, from 5 p.m. opportunities here and in Tianjin. By abstract art did make the occasional to 6:30 p.m. From two-foot sculptures working together, we will succeed in colorful and bright statement. to wall-sized manuscripts, all of the achieving mutual success,” said Presi- Surprisingly, photo-realistic oil art pieces were presented to solidify dent Mark Rosenberg. paintings, like Xu Congyi’s painting, and celebrate the University’s Tianjin Both art directors presented each “Flowery Age: Maiden,” created a Center in the People’s Republic of other with pieces from their own art stir among professors and art-goers. China. collections. The painting displays a young Chinese The Tianjin Center was established A colorful piece by Pip Brant, girl dressed in traditional clothing in 2003 by the partnership between associate professor, was presented to and standing in front of an intricate the University and the Tianjin Univer- President Shuhan and a portrait of two wooden window panel. sity of Commerce. Since then, the two eagles by Liu Chunshui, vice director No matter the art medium, universities have worked together to of the Tiajin Art Institute, was given to professors from Tianjin University guide students through the field of President Rosenberg. showed their mastery within the art global hospitality and tourism through Although these two works were community. degree and study abroad programs. exchanged gifts at the event, there Each piece had an objective of not Chinese culture is a major theme that were many beautiful works mounted only showing an artist’s own indi- inspired everything, from the artwork on the museum walls that caught vidual style but the Chinese commu- to the catered treats. equal amounts of attention. nity as a whole. Nonetheless, the subject of collab- Traditional Chinese calligraphy This event expresses not only the Jeff Chiu/AP Images oration was more prominent. and ink art were the dominant styles importance of Chinese culture and “Cooperation between China and of the collection. arts, but universal communication. California residents fighting for rights rejoice due to results of Prop. 8. Top 5: Music events to look forward to

Bruce Springsteen: Clas- sic rock and roll lives on. Springsteen’s tour makes a Radiohead: The group of praised stop at Tampa Florida, so for Coldplay: British Indie rock group experimental rock gurus will be his aficionados here at FIU, a kicking off their world tour here in led by front man Chris Martin come little road trip is in order this to the states this June. The band is Miami at the AAA, late February. year. The show is already sold out. promoting their new album Mylo 1 2 3 Xyloto.

Here are five of the most Red Hot Chili Peppers: Originally anticipated musical events of the meant to play back at the end of spring and summer season. Vote January, but postponed to early April, for next week’s Top 5 on fans are anxiously awaiting to see the www.facebook.com/fiusmlife gutsy funk rock group perform at Ultra Music Festival: you can this April. A Red Hot Chili Peppers leave your guitars at home, this

Compiled By: Vanessa Paredes concert is anything but predictable, fest consist of pure mind-numbing the band has even been seen playing electronic music. The three-day 4 completely nude on stage. 5 event is in the heart of South Beach. 6 The Beacon – Wednesday, February 15, 2012 LIFE! www.fiusm.com

Radiate Reviews Proposition 8 a step toward gay rights GAY RIGHTS, PAGE 5 component of religion in Proposition 8 that feed and becoming more active.” Rolling in the should be separate and the lawyers against “Our generation is obviously more discouraging.” it broke down every single argument that open to it, but I think that in the past 15 However, the small victory in Cali- was said.” years, Americans have become more open fornia has given him hope, even if the road to gay marriage,” shared Gianni Cruz, a sweep, Adele to the Supreme Court is still spotty at best. freshman, international relations major. “I “It’s set a precedent for other cases am pro civil rights and everyone should be that will go before the court. If that one It’s encourag- able to marry no matter what.” was ruled unconstitutional then it’s easier Rodriguez is also aware of the positive gets the gold for similar cases to be ruled the same way ing to see that we attitudes forming around the subject of gay “Whitney, we will honor you the best way we as well. Yet, the current Supreme Court is marriage and gay rights in general. know how: with song.” very conservative, so their decision worries are making prog- “I think a lot of campaigns like ‘It Gets Host LL Cool J said those words solemnly as the me. Better’ have opened more eyes, but I think Grammys now stood as part of a makeshift dedica- I would like it to apply to the entire ress, and it’s a the immediate effect is acceptance, not so tion platform for singer Whitney Houston. nation because our state [Florida] is much productivity. Once you accept and With the unexpected passing nowhere near as close to others, nor do we slow process, but know what’s wrong in the community, it Columnist of Whitney Houston, shock waves have a good democratic stance to push it will push you to be active in the commu- were dispersed throughout the forward.” it’s happening... nity,” said Rodriguez. “There’s a lot more Anthony Vasall, a junior, chemistry grass-roots effort for politicians to put their music industry on the eve of the Anthony Vasall 2012 Grammys. You would be hard- major, recognizes the decision as a posi- words into action than before.” pressed to imagine that the award tive one but admits the danger isn’t over. Junior, chemistry major Like Rodriguez, Vasall wants his polit- gala would not interject segments “It’s encouraging to see that we are making ical representation to be more respectful dedicated to the prestigious and progress, and it’s a slow process, but it’s “I couldn’t have been more shocked at and accepting than it has been thus far. Michael eventually maligned career of happening and it feels good to see. At California’s decision to pass Proposition 8, “I read afterward that Rick Santorum Hernandez Whitney Houston. LL Cool J went the same time, there are groups working especially after having read articles stating had said ‘The rights of Americans have for a heartfelt approach and opened to refute that decision and it’s a crucial that westerners were more liberal. been stripped’ and it’s definitely a personal with a prayer in her memory. Other artists, such as moment for progress.” It was disappointing to see the side of hurdle to get through. You can see it’s his Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars, made mention to the Vasall also commented that the decision the U.S. that’s supposed to bring equality personal bias. late Whitney Houston. As her death made its indel- recognizes the separation of church and and social liberation was passing this,” said For the most part, I don’t really feel ible mark throughout the show, we were reminded state that the U.S. was built upon. “I think Adriana Cavero, a senior, education major. that much for the republican candidates; what the Grammys were all about— watching three it’s unconstitutional. I think it is ridiculous Cavero sees the decision as a genera- it’s hard to support someone who doesn’t hours’ worth of elitist praise from rich artists to because we are normal people. We go to tional shift between the present generation respect you.” fellow rich artists. the bank and go grocery shopping and we and the past ones. “I have always called “I wish the support was more massive, Last year’s unprecedented win by Arcade Fire have families. It is a great stride to making this generation ‘Generation Cool.’ From but I am grateful for what we have. People for Album of the Year caused a certain shift in how everyone equal.” what I have seen here on campus, people are starting to realize that it’s okay and it future Grammys could possibly play out. This year’s Rodriguez said, “There’s a huge are re-evaluating what they’re being spoon can happen,” said Lopez. version of Arcade Fire with Bon Iver, who received four nominations and won the title of Best Alterna- tive Album and Best New Artist, is not as climactic A few local bands steal the spotlight as last year’s Best Alternative Album win, but it still earns points for the hipster underground—if by MAYDAY, PAGE 8 Let me put this out there, as a 25 year band dropped the mic and stepped out of underground you mean being on countless top ten old who only got the tail end of Biggie the spotlight as the crowd made their way album lists and every other music magazine cover. throughout the 35 minute long set, and Tupac’s careers, it’s pretty impressive to the food truck that was on site for Mac A flustered but prepared Justin Vernon thanked his regardless of what their musical prefer- seeing a crowd mixed with 40 year olds in and Cheese Hamburgers, and reluctantly hometown, his parents and remarked on how hard ences might have been. business suits, 30 year olds in Timberlands headed home, myself included. it was to accept his award: “When I started to make Mayday took The Stage next. Having and dreads, and twenty-something year All in all, Bardot was a bust, although songs, I did it for the inherent reward of making evolved into a six piece rap alt-rock fusion olds watching in amazement as the afore- Abdecaf has some unrealized potential, if he songs, so I’m a little bit uncomfortable up here.” band from an original two MCs, their stage mentioned aged groups flawlessly spit out just realizes that venues such as Badouché It was also hard because he unabashedly railed presence radiated onto the crowd, who Biggie verses. aren’t appropriate if you’re trying to attract against the Grammys before his nomination and couldn’t help but throw their hoods up and After the bottle of Jack that was being a crowd that has an interest in music, while receiving this award must have felt cathartic and ignore the ‘no smoking indoors’ policy of passed around by Mayday was drained, and The Stage redeemed the night with Parable humbling. That humbling attitude finally hit Adele The Stage. after being on stage for over an hour, the vs. Mac Soto and Mayday killing it. when she won her sixth Grammy of the night for Album of The Year—she was choking up when she was given a moment to share a few words. Other winners included Kanye West and Jay-Z for Best Rap Performance, the controversial Chris Brown UPCOMING eVENTS for Best R&B Performance and Foo Fighters for Rock Song and Rock Album. Dave Grohl expressed himself genuinely: “To me, this award means a lot because it shows that WEDNESDAY 16 THURSDAY the human element of making music is what’s most 15 important. Singing into a microphone, learning to play an instrument and learning to do your craft— Time management seeds of success Myers-Briggs Type Federalist Soci- that’s the most important thing for people to do.” and study skills speaker campus Indicator: Your ety Debate: United For the most part, the Grammys run the gamut of for engineering life leadership Personality type States Role in In- headliners. development (part 1) The evening consisted of Rihanna gyrating on students ternational Law stage, a mediocre Coldplay performance, a reunion WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. series WHEN: 12-3 p.m. WHEN: 12-2 p.m. of The Beach Boys— pioneers of those indie-rock HOW MUCH: Free to WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: MMC GL 141E HOW MUCH: Free melodies and harmonies we hear today—Maroon students WHERE: MMC GC WHERE: MMC RBD 100 5, , Bruce Springsteen and E WHERE: MMC GC 305 Ballrooms Keyboard Arts Street Band. For every pound of superfluous spec- Series: Ratmir tacle, including Nicki Minaj who was desperately Job Search Strat- Dream Machine Contemporary Martinovic egies Workshop drawing the ire of the Catholic church, their perfor- Asian and Ameri- mance was ounces of simple musicianship and tact Roll-Out WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. for Business on stage. Adele performed for the first time since WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. can Composi- HOW MUCH: Free and Students last October, Jennifer Hudson performed with a HOW MUCH: Free tions” Chen-Hui open to the public WHEN: 3:30-4:30 p.m. special dedication for Whitney Houston and Sir WHERE: MMC Librar Jen and Jacob WHERE: Herbert & HOW MUCH: Free Paul McCartney closed the night with the Abbey Breezeway David Sudol Nicole Wertheim Per- WHERE: MMC CBC 121 Road Medley. WHEN: 8-9:30 p.m. forming Arts Center, Despite their overproduced numbers and manu- HOW MUCH: Free factured artists, the Grammys showed glimmers of career fair Concert Hall poignancy. In the end, even if it’s but a glimmer, spring 2012 and open to the there is still richness in music—past and present. WHEN: 11a.m.-3 p.m. public to have your event featured HOW MUCH: Free WHERE: CARTA email: Radiate Reviews is a weekly music review WHERE: BBC WUC Miami Beach Urban column. Look for it every Wednesday this Spring. Ballrooms Studios [email protected] Contact Us Neda Ghomeshi Opinion Editor [email protected] OPINION The Beacon – 7 www.fiusm.com Wednesday, February 15, 2012

class dismissed Retroactive tuition payment offers fix Friedman: average is officially over On Feb. 13, FIU’s Geopolitical Summit hosted Thomas n California, a group of students Mark Yudof, who was presented with notion that such a system is inher- Friedman and his own self-procalaimed, “frustrated opti- have found a way to make this idea on Feb. 9. ently unfair. For those students who mism,” about America’s domestic climate. studentI loans obsolete. Such a system could indeed be acquire higher-paying jobs, I would Friedman’s lecture touched upon core issues of the According to a Huffington Post great for FIU, especially with our argue that they, of all graduates, present and near future and the much-needed impetus to, in article written tuition on the rise. could afford this percentage much the most simplest of terms, “be better.” by Tyler King- As of now, the estimated annual more easily than their lower-earning Columnist The Beacon agrees with this notion and notes that as an kade, students at tuition for an in-state student is counterparts. international university, his assertions that we are a hyper- the University of $5,678.02 and $18,077.02, for an For example, a college graduate connected, increasingly globalized society is not just a California River- out-of-state student, according to with a salary of $50,000 would feel theory but each students’ reality. side have devised the FIU’s admissions website, which a $5,000 annual payment much more Friedman gave a four-pronged approach to how a method in which would make an average four-year than their fellow graduate who earns Americans must act in order to match the intense global paying tuition will college career at FIU cost anywhere a salary of $100,000. However, a competition. take care of itself. from $22,712.08 to $72,308.08. college grad earning $50,000 only The Beacon thinks the advice is timeless and also S p e c i f i c a l l y, paying $2,500 per year would be completely aligned with FIU’s commitment to cultivating these students much more manageable. students who are global competitive players. Jasmyn Elliott proposed that five The only thing I would change Friedman said that Americans must think like an immi- percent of every is the time period in which this five grant, an artisan, amazon.com, and lastly like a waitress paycheck from the university’s grad- percent cut is taken. The idea of paying for a from Perkins Pancake House in Minneapolis. uates will go toward paying off their Instead of having a set repay- In regard to thinking like an immigrant, Friedman argued tuition for 20 years, with adjust- college education ment period of 20 years for every that we are all truly immigrants to the new hyper-connected ments made if the student is from out student, it should cease as soon as retroactively is exactly the society in which we live. Imploring the crowd to realize of the state or if the graduate works their tuition is paid off. solution we may be there is “no legacy spot,” after graduation, he urged his audi- for the public sector. In this case, graduates with higher ence to always “be hungry.” They reason that such a system looking for. paying jobs may be at an advantage Secondly, to think like an artisan, Friedman stated you would eliminate the need to pay up- in that their tuition would be paid must be so proud of your work that you always want to carve front for an education and for student off faster since they would indeed be your initials into your product at the end of each day. loans. paying more, given that their tuition His third piece of advice, to think like amazon.com, is The idea of paying for a college is relatively low. to to consistently reinvent yourself and to constantly, “be in education retroactively may seem In the article, several naysayers Tuition costs will not be on beta.” This advice is spot on; students and graduates should radical to some, but to me, it is exactly argued that an income-adjusted repay- the decline any time soon, and we never become complacent in their identity or their career the solution we may be looking for. ment system is unfair to students with must come up with innovative solu- paths. Instead of paying out-of-pocket, a degree that could help them acquire tions that will help ease the strain. His final note, to think like “a waitress at Perkins students could pay their tuition costs a higher-paying job, who may pay Otherwise, more and more qualified Pancakes House” stems from a personal anecdote of a time in the same way that they pay their “too much” should this become a real students will either major in debt or where when a waitress brought his friend his side of fruit, contribution to Social Security: policy. not go to college at all. she said simply, “I gave you more fruit.” He followed this without a second thought. Furthermore, there is the argu- “Class Dismissed” is a weekly story with an immediate exclamation, “be entrepreneurial.” If nothing else, this solution could ment that post-graduate employment column critiquing education in Students and recent graduates should emulate Fried- “make sure that the middle class isn’t guaranteed. America. man’s approach. continues to have access to higher Although the latter concern is Furthermore, The Beacon completely agrees that as education,” as said by UC President valid, I have to disagree with the Email [email protected] Friedman states, “average” is “officially over.”

Letter to the Editor Student has right to oppose school’s religious innuendo I am writing in response to performed by Trinity College, those In fact, Jessica has shown sively at any other conservative famous atheist Christopher Hitch- the Feb. 10 opinion article enti- individuals stating that they had no tremendous strength, bravery, and orthodoxies (than Christianity), reli- en’s book, “God is Not Great: How tled “Student’s religious intoler- religious preference have increased maturity throughout the situation. gious or not,” rather perplexing. Religion Poisons Everything,” ance fueled by selfishness, scorn,” from 8.2 percent of the population She has been attacked by her Christianity accounts for a hefty where he sets forth his own argu- written by Alex Sorondo. in 1990, to 14.1 percent in 2001, to State Representative, Peter Palumbo, 77.8 percent of the U.S. population, ments against the major monothe- I was appalled to see the disdain 15.0 percent in 2008. who called her “an evil little thing.” so it only makes sense that most of istic religions as well as Eastern reli- he applied to Jessica Ahlquist’s However, you are certainly She has received so many death the religious controversies which gions such as Confucianism (I will efforts at removing an illegal prayer mistaken in indicating that Ms. threats that she has to be escorted to secularists fight against are produced warn, however, that assuming his banner from her public school. Ahlquist’s efforts (or those of her school by police. by the group composed of the most opinions speak for all secularists or Mr. Sorondo seems to suggest secular brethren) were the efforts High school bullying is awful numbers. I can’t help but wonder if atheists is a great fallacy; opinions that Jessica was simply jumping on of an immature, young teen who enough without actively making critics of the Ahlquist lawsuit would within the secularist movement vary the bandwagon of “an increasingly was “sheltered from the toils and yourself stand out. Only a person change their opinions if the prayer so greatly that organizing the move- fervent trend with secular youth demands of adult responsibilities… with great maturity, strength, and had begun with invocation of, ment is often described as “herding of reflexively attacking religious yet to realize the benefits of modera- patience could weather this storm “Great Allah,” “Wonderful Monte- cats”). gestures.” tion, respect, and patience.” of negativity while still maintaining zuma,” or “Powerful Chthulu.” -Melissa Zwilling, Chemistry You are right that secularism I fail to see how you can her right to remain religion-free. If you are worried that the Graduate student and atheism is a growing trend: adequately make that assessment I find your assertion that “the majority of vocal secularists are To read this “Letter to the according to the American Reli- from reading a single article in The well-spoken young contrarian will picking on Christianity, then I Editor” in its full text, visit FIUSM. gious Identification Survey (2008) New York Times. rarely wag their finger so aggres- encourage you to pick up a copy of com.

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Contact Us Jonathan Szydlo BBC Managing Editor [email protected] THE The Beacon – 8 t ay Wednesday, February 15, 2012 A www.fiusm.com B BEAT STREET Don’t waste time at Bardot, and head over to The Stage When going out to watch are reserved for bottle popping music, there’s nothing worse customers who will be arriving than arriving at a show and the at 1 a.m. hosting venue being the worst It was 10:50 p.m...We left. aspect of the production. Being that the night was still On the other hand, nothing young, we went on a limb and makes up better for this than seized the day by crossing over crossing the street and finding to The Stage, for a surprisingly a gem of a show refreshing hip-hop show with that negates the Parable vs. Mac Soto opening sleaziness of the for Mayday, both local Miami previous spot. troupes. On Feb. With the sultry sounds of Max 11 Abdecaf, Soto being the first notes hitting Steve Vayn- the crowd with a John Legend- jonathan szydlo shtok, a junior esque feel that had both guys public relations and girls reaching out for the student’s stage name, opened better halves, I’ve got to admit, up a show for at I felt slightly out of place being Bardot, a pseudo-swank bar in there with only my photo editor, the Miami-Midtown area which Andres Bedoya. caters to Brickell’s finest, or In terms of full disclosure, Manhattan’s dredges. Andres was a little preoccu- After having to deal with pied at the moment fending Bardot’s gatekeeper for 20 off a voluptuous cougar who minutes, in which he kindly with out saying a word began Andres Bedoya/The Beacon informed us of the venue’s “No twirling Andres’ Salvidor Dali- Camera Policy,” he was kind After an otherwise uneventful 20 minutes at Bardot, the night took a fortunate turn with an adventure like mustache. enough to rhetorically ask that over to Miami-Midtown’s The Stage on Feb. 11 where Parable vs. Max Soto opened up for Mayday With the duo’s juxtaposed “If we didn’t let cameras in to a full house. styles, with Mac Soto’s soulful when Moby came, what makes hooks and the hip-hop stylings you think we’ll let you in with For it being Abdecaf’s first around solid set, but lacked from member of the University. of Parable comprising of the one to this show?” After having live performance with his any memorable moments. As soon as he unplugged his verses, they were able to keep to negotiate the cover charge, we complete set up—keyboard, The only thing that kept me things, and we finished up our the crowd of 20 to 40 year olds managed to walk in for Abde- laptop, and drum pad which at this show, for at the very least two drinks that cost well over tapping their toes caf’s set...which lasted just as experience some slight technical the duration of Abdecaf’s set, $50, we were kindly informed long as the gatekeeper episode. difficulties—it was a pretty all was the fact that Vaynshtok is a that the seats we were occupying SEE MAYDAY, PAGE 6 LITERATURE journalism ‘Happy forward moves’ to be Whether or not the media is showcased in “Queen of America” joanna noel full of ‘bull’ to be discussed Contributing Writer visiting FIU, but he’s been in Urrea, sometimes known as tomas lopez-melis can be applied to any format of informa- [email protected] Miami before for the annual the Saint of Cabora and the Book Fair. He will also be Mexican Joan of Arc. After the Contributing Writer tion to detect the bias and more impor- visiting a few other schools bloody Tomochic rebellion, [email protected] tantly find what the bias is aimed for.” Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis on his tour including Calvin Teresita flees with her father McManus’ new book has received Alberto Urrea will read from his College and Lehigh Univer- to Arizona. Their plans are Renewed attention to bias has given critical acclaim from journalist Judy latest book “Queen of America” sity. He is also a distin- derailed when she once again is media studies new urgency, an issue Muller, Annenberg School for Commu- at the Barnes and Noble Writers guished professor of Creative claimed as the spiritual leader that writer and media sociologist John nication & Journalism, University of On the Bay reading series on Writing at the University of of the Mexican Revolution. He McManus will address when he visits Southern California, and former ABC Feb. 16. the Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre on Feb. correspondent and NPR commentator. Urrea, a member of the 15. Muller says, “Detecting Bull is an Latino Literature Hall of Fame, He is an entertainer and that’s His latest book “Detecting the Bull,” outstanding piece of work — cogently is a novelist, poet and essayist an online book derived from ethical organized, user-friendly in its presen- known for his lyrical and some- why he’s been invited. standards set by The Society of Profes- tation and full of great material. Real times brutal reflections on life sional Journalists, promotes accessi- life examples are especially helpful and along the U.S.-Mexico border. Debra Dean bility to students used to getting their provocative (always great for classroom “He is an entertainer and Coordinator, Writers on the Bay series news online. Full video and audio discussions).” that’s why he’s been invited,” follow the text in this derivative work “Detecting the Bull” is co-sponsored said Debra Dean, coordinator of that can teach journalism students “how by The Honors College and SGA. The the Writers on the Bay series. Illinois-Chicago. has written books in multiple to identify bias & junk journalism in event starts at 6:30 p.m. According to Dean, it is one His previous book, “The different genres including print… in an era of buyer beware jour- of those experiences where you Hummingbirds Daughter,” a fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and nalism,” McManus said. just have to see, or in this case, historical novel, is the prequel anthology. Multiple critics The work provides a set of rules detecting hear for yourself. In fact, Dean to “Queen of America,” despite have given good views about for accuracy based on empiricism: the the bull is responsible for getting Urrea different writing elements. the book including Publishers logical assembly of reliable evidence. to come and read from his latest “It’s a personal favorite Weekly. McManus likes to call it “bias detector,” novel. Knowing him personally because I feel I made some The Publishers Weekly a skill that can help readers detect omis- • Time: 6:30 p.m. has become one of the factors happy forward moves in my statement said, “Each scene sion in news content. • When: Feb. 15 that allowed Dean to ask him as writing. It is, by nature of the in ‘Queen of America’ unfurls “The event is an interactive lecture a favor to make an appearance, milieu, different from its prede- gracefully, like delicate wisps which will force people to ques- • Where: Mary Anne Dean said. cessor. Yet it still trods the of smoke. It will spark fire in tion their news providers,” said Pablo Wolfe Theatre “He is known all over the pathways of the former book,” readers’ hearts.” Haspel, speaker of the Senate of Student world, and we are lucky to get Urrea wrote in the “About the Luis Alberto Urrea will Government Council at BBC. “We will him,” Dean said. Book” section of his website. speak at 8 p.m. at the Biscayne be showing different techniques which This will be his first time It tells the story of Teresa Bay Campus bookstore.