The Beacon, November 18, 2004

The Student Men’s soccer to Newspaper play in NCAA of Florida International tournament, 15 University THE BEACON Vol. 17, Issue 23 WWW.BEACONNEWSPAPER.COM November 18, 2004 University mourns death of couple By LUIS NIN ment of sorority houses Copy Editor on campus and served as a morale captain during Fast Facts F r o m T h e M i a m i FIU’s all night Dance-a- Herald to the Sun Senti- Thon charity event. Carbon Monoxide nel and CNN, the death “Janelle had such Intoxication of two prominent FIU stature about her. She students—Pi Kappa Phi was someone everybody • Oderless, colorless, and President Tony Perez and wanted to confide in, very tasteless poison that does not Phi Sigma Sigma member mature for her age. She irritate the skin. Janelle Bertot—became was so brilliant and full of news that quickly spread BERTOT PEREZ potential. You could tell • Responsible for more deaths around the country. she was going to succeed than any other poison. On the morning of in any area of life,” Katz Nov. 14, Perez and Bertot, Affairs held a meeting “They were both very said. • Can result in long-term a sophomore majoring in that afternoon to inform amicable, very caring. They Tony Perez was 25- health problems. premedicine, were found the Greek community of were heavily involved. years-old and scheduled dead in his 1993 Mer- the deaths. Over 200 stu- They touched people,” to graduate in December. • Symptoms of intoxication cury Villager. A Broward dents attended the meet- said Karen Katz, assistant Known for his public sup- include nausea, headaches County sheriff discovered ing, which consisted of an director of Campus Life port of Delta Lambda and lightheadedness. the vehicle in a Weston information session and a for Greek Affairs. Phi, FIU’s only gay frater- mini-mall parking lot. moment of prayer. Bertot was 19-years-old nity, those who knew him The Broward County The department then and an active member of remember him as a student Medical Examiner’s Office cancelled the fraternity Phi Sigma Sigma, FIU’s full of conviction. declared their cause of and sorority homecoming first sorority. She was the “When I think of Tony, held on Nov. 15 for Perez on display by the GC Pit death to be carbon mon- awards ceremony and the Alumnae Chair of the I think of someone with and on Nov. 16 for Bertot. on which students can oxide intoxication. The week’s intramural games. organization’s executive integrity. He lived his On Thursday, Nov. 18, post pictures or write mes- odorless gas acted as a Perez’s and Bertot’s council. Among her many values; he lived his life the there will be a candlelight sages. subtle and lethal poison. friends and peers have accomplishments, Bertot way you should. He was a vigil by the Graham Center The greek organizations Word of the discov- spent time sharing their had submitted a proposal great man. He always had Fountain at 7:30 p.m. will present the posters to ery quickly made its way memories and accomplish- to President Maidique a smile,” Katz said. During the day, there Perez’s and Bertot’s par- to FIU, where Greek ments. regarding the establish- Memorial services were will be two poster boards ents later that evening. Bookstore’s buyback policy irks students

By ALLAN PICHARDO Contributing Writer

Students might be familiar with the advertisment posted around FIU with a young woman holding a sign that reads: “We want 50 percent back,” in large boldface characters. This sign refers to the FIU Bookstore’s approaching textbook buy-back season. During ﬁnals week every semester, students gather their used books and stand in line at either the University Park or Biscayne Bay Campus bookstores, hoping to return them for some extra cash. Nev- ertheless, the consensus among students is that the bookstore is not keeping up their end of the bargain. “Don’t tell me you are giving me 50 percent and then give me 10. I’m upset about that,” said Natalie Diaz, a junior. Diaz is just one of the many students dis- TEXT HEAVY: As the semester closes, the UP bookstore begins to both restock its shelf for next term’s book demands while offering traught over the store’s advertisements, students money back for returned textbooks. C. JOEL MARINO/THE BEACON because, according to her, the bookstore does not pay students enough money for “I think it’s too much of a hassle, but I the peak time for selling back used books. that the bookstore actually prefers to buy the books they buy back. know people that [sell their books online] However, in order for the bookstore to pay used books because they are 25 percent “I plan on selling [the books] on Half. and get more money back that way,” Diaz students half of what they originally paid cheaper than new books and distributors com,” said David Nunez, a junior who said. for their books, it needs to receive instruc- might not always have the necessary texts majors in sports management, expressing Chris Quaintance, operations manager tors’ book orders for the coming semester. available right away. his reluctance to give the FIU Bookstore of the FIU Bookstore, expressed concerns These book orders are called adoptions. Quaintance recommended that students another try. He is turning to online book- that students might not be completely When all the adoptions have been sub- who are not sure if they should sell their sellers to get the extra pocket money he informed about the process that must occur mitted, the bookstore is able to determine books to the bookstore double-check with needs. before the bookstore can pay students half which used books they will need to meet their professors to see if they have placed “Students feel robbed because we’re not price for their used books. next semester’s demand. their adoptions for the next semester. If getting 20 percent of the full price half the “Some times [of the year] are better Quaintance, who is majoring in account- they have not submitted them, then it is time,” Nunez said. than others for selling back books,” Quain- ing, viewed the problem from a student’s unlikely that those students will receive half Not all students, though, share the same tance explained, “but, the limiting factor is point of view. price for their books. Knowing this infor- enthusiasm when it comes to selling their the timing of the book order.” “It costs students money if [instructors] mation before trying to sell them back, he school books online. According to Quaintance, ﬁnals week is don’t turn in the orders,” he said. He stated said, may help to avoid disappointment.

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11-18-04.indd 1 11/17/04 3:17:27 PM 2 The Beacon – November 18, 2004 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com

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INTERNATIONAL UP SGA President Devastation everywhere along main supply By ALEJANDRA DIAZ the importance of family route through Fallujah Editor in Chief values and a strong work ethic. Sgt. Marc Veen, a 24-year-old Chicagoan, Standing in front of his When he returned to worked his way across the roof of a house on Route peers, University Park Stu- school, Rosario said that Henry and located an insurgent sniper who had dent Government Asso- his biggest challenges were set up his own rooftop vantage point a third of a ciation President, Jorge trying to keep up and stay mile away. Rosario, raises a gavel and involved. Adjusting for the distance and a light south asks the council to have “Personally, my chal- wind, Veen held his breath, tightened his right a seat. lenge has always been index finger on the trigger of an M-14 rifle named The council sits and allocating enough time to Lucille, and hit the crouching Iraqi with a shot to watches as Rosario bangs do this position. I am the the stomach. Two more rounds and the insurgent the gavel and announces typical FIU student in that stopped moving. the commencement of the I have always had to work Veen’s group, Cougar Company, was on the meeting. full-time. I have always southern end of the city, where the remaining Mid-term into his pres- had to support myself,” resistance was toughest. The northernmost group, idency, Rosario heads each Rosario said. Apache Company, exhausted from three days of weekly meeting of council Rosario’s work ethic fierce fighting, crawled overnight into a home on members, ready to pres- ROSARIO and family are not the the quieter end of the 2-7’s territory. ent their organization’s only things that keep Soldiers found colorful mattresses leaning on a accomplishments. Rosario him going. According to wall and spread them on a stone floor. Bulletproof opens the meeting, looks troversy, Rosario was not Born into a working Wilkes, Rosario can do vests leaned against walls as young men with far-off up at the members in front around to witness it all. class family, Rosario related anything he sets his mind stares looked at nothing, or slept hard. of him and says, “Welcome Carried off by his frater- that his parents are an to. One of the few awake was Sgt. Charles Thorn- my friends.” And, that’s nity brothers and thrown extraordinary pair whose “With anything he does ton, 23, a team leader from Norristown, Pa. He how he likes it. into the UP Apartment’s constant commitment to even outside of FIU, you had been fighting since Thursday night. A good “Motivation is a key lake – a traditional “win- the family has shown him know [by how he works] friend in another platoon was killed storming a ingredient in keeping the ner’s ceremony”– Rosario what it takes to lead a that he is doing it. When house on Saturday. council ready and able stood misty-eyed in front successful life. His mother he puts his passion and “It hurts,” Thornton said. “I can’t really think to get the job done. The of his campaigners and was born in Guam, a small drive into something…it about it because I have to look out for my guys.” meetings help us focus on thanked his FIU family for U.S. territory in the Pacific comes out,” Wilkes said. Grief he pushed off. Rage he kept. the task at hand,” Rosario their support. Islands, and met his father, “You can tell that he cares, As his team slept, he used a marker to write said. “I want to thank all of a Cuban-American Air and he knows what he is “This is 4 my buddy” on a 40 mm grenade for his Along with UP SGA you for helping me win Force soldier, when he was doing. He gives off this M203 launcher. Vice President, Malik this election. You are all stationed on the island. energy that is unexplain- “His wife lives right across the street from my Wilkes, students elected like family to me,” said After the birth of Rosario’s able.” wife,” he said softly. “I’m all about fighting.” Rosario under a slew of Rosario, following his older sister, the new family Now, six months into controversy after his oppo- presidential win. “We did moved back to the con- his presidency, the 24- nent, David Medina, heard it together and I look for- tinental U.S. Two years year-old says that he has NATIONAL speculations of Rosario’s ward to serving you in the later, his parents had Jorge enjoyed his time as presi- Bush nominates Condoleezza Rice to be secre- disqualification from the upcoming year.” and his younger brother, dent and is still enthusias- tary of state race. According to Rosario, Javier. tic about what he has yet Rumors about Rosario, the win proved that hard Loyal to his family, to accomplish. Condoleezza Rice, President Bush’s mentor in Wilkes and their campaign work pays off. He main- Rosario recounted having “I became a presi- foreign-policy matters and his choice as a new sec- spread like wildfire all over tained that he made a to leave school and work dent because of my love retary of state, is far closer to Bush in her worldview UP. Medina insisted that a conscious effort to enjoy full-time to support them for dealing with people. than the departing Colin Powell was. board of elections member himself and celebrate a and put his younger [Being president] is every- Rice, whom Bush nominated Tuesday, would had leaked confidential victory that he felt he brother through school. thing I thought it would become the first black woman to be secretary of information stating that deserved. “It was a tough time, be and more,” Rosario state if the Senate confirms her appointment. the Rosario, Wilkes cam- “In every election there but I knew what I had said. “It is a lot of work Many observers saw her nomination as a move paign had broken elec- is always controversy and to do. It was my turn to and a lot of time, but it by the president to tighten his control over the tion rules such as stealing speculation about things take some responsibility,” is a dream come true for national security apparatus, which during his first signs and defaming oppos- that happened and didn’t Rosario said. “I grew up me. I am doing as much term saw titanic policy battles between the State ing candidates. Although happen. I was fully aware with a tight family bond, as I can each day.” Department and the CIA on one hand, and the gossip and a two-hour sit- of what my [campaign- and I always held a respect During his presidential Pentagon and Vice President Dick Cheney’s office in before Patricia Telles- ers] were doing and not for how much my parents campaign in April 2004, on the other. Irvin, the former Vice doing,” said the SGA worked for the family.” Rosario made promises to During an appearance Tuesday in the Roosevelt President of The Student president who became According to Rosario, Room, Bush also announced that Rice’s deputy, Affairs Office, were the involved with the organi- this was a very trying time Stephen Hadley, would replace her as national results of this election con- zation in 2001. that made him realize See SPOTLIGHT, page 4 security adviser. Hadley, a Yale Law School graduate and studious behind-the-scenes player, is close to the neoconservatives in Cheney’s office and the Defense Department, who favor an activist foreign policy backed by military force. Rice’s four-year tenure at the National Security Council has received mixed reviews. Senior administration officials and well-connected outsiders have Open positions! complained about a chaotic foreign policy-making process in which disputes are never settled. U.S. policy toward Iran was paralyzed by interagency battling over whether to engage or isolate Tehran, and Bush is completing his first term without a Start your journalism career now! We are looking for formal policy on Iran. dedicated individuals to join our staff and begin training Rice and Hadley were warned repeatedly about threats from al-Qaida in the spring and summer of for the Spring semester. 2001, but took insufficient action, according to the report by the bipartisan 9/11 Commission. The following positions are available: Bush’s top aides didn’t have a formal meeting on the al-Qaida threat until Sept. 10, 2001. Beat Writers Hadley told the panel that before Sept. 11 he BBC Editor and Rice didn’t think it was their responsibility to Page Designers Writers coordinate domestic agencies such as the FBI and the Transportation Department. Assisntant Section Editors Photographers Copy Editors Advertising Reps.

11-18-04.indd 2 11/17/04 3:16:42 PM www.beaconnewspaper.com NEWS The Beacon – November 18, 2004 3 Honors students attend national conference By KATHERINE BEALE EDITORIAL BOARD Staff Writer

ALEJANDRA DIAZ EDITOR IN CHIEF Walking together [email protected] through the chilly Loui- JOHN LOVELL MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] siana weather, six female FIU students strode down SAMANTHA QUIÑON COPY MANAGER the famed Bourbon Street

C. JOEL MARINO NEWS EDITOR of New Orleans on Nov. [email protected] 13. JULIA MARCHESE LIFE! EDITOR The students, members [email protected] of the university’s Honors ALICIA BUSTAMANTE OPINION EDITOR College, ventured to the [email protected] “Big Easy” this Veteran’s HARRY COLEMAN SPORTS EDITOR Day Weekend to attend [email protected] the 39th Annual National FELICIDAD GARCIA RECRUITMENT EDITOR [email protected] Collegiate Honors Coun- cil conference, an event in NATALIE CHEEVER LIFE! PAGE DESIGNER which students from all LEONCIO ALVAREZ OPINION PAGE DESIGNER over the country partici- JENIFFER GALASSO SPORTS PAGE DESIGNER pate in academic presenta- LUIS NIN COPY EDITOR/CARTOONIST tions and competitions. Part of FIU’s partici- JESSICA STELLA ADVERTISING MANAGER pation at the conference ATZEL ELA BUSINESS MANAGER H V included a presentation by ALFREDO SOTO ASST. DIR. OF STUDENT MEDIA three students about their ROBERT JAROSS DIR. OF STUDENT MEDIA Honors College study INFORMATION abroad experiences. The session was mod- CONFERENCE CALL: Students and faculty attendees to the National Collegiate Honors The Beacon office is located in the Graham Center, room erated by Dr. Manuel J. Council conference, from left to right: Adriana Campos, Patricia Castillo, Dr. Manuel 210 at the University Park campus. Questions regarding Carvajal, director of the Carvajal,Ola Akache, Elizabeth Williams, Annette Shumway, Shradha Ramchadani, Dr. production and content should be addressed members of the Honors College study Lesley Northup, Dean Ivelaw Griffith, Sharon Placide, and Florentin Maurrasse. COURTESY PHOTO editorial and production staffs at 305.348.2709. Questions regarding display advertising and billing should be directed to abroad program to Spain the Advertising Manager at 305.348.6994. Mailing address: and professor of eco- Graham Center, room 210, Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is nomics. 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PUBLISHING POLICY abroad experiences. the country. attendees included Ivelaw With the trip funded Akache and Campos Griffith, dean of the by the college, the stu- The Beacon is published on Mondays and Thursdays All three students ful- during the Fall and Spring semesters and once a week filled their fourth-year answered questions Honors College and pro- dents admitted to having during Summer B. Advertising inquiries for classified, Honors College course from curious conference fessor of political science, more time to gain good local and national ads may be addressed to our advertising requirements through attendees, explaining the who gave a presentation experiences and memo- department. One copy per person. Additional copies are meaning of their research on how to attract and ries. 25 cents. The Beacon is not responsible for the content of their participation in the ads. Ad content is the sole responsibility of the company or Honors study abroad pro- and the reasons why their reward superior honors “I definitely appreci- vendor. The Beacon is an editorially independent newspa- gram this past summer. topic held special signifi- professors, and Lesley ated the opportunity to per partially funded by Student and Services fees that are cance for them. Northup, associate dean go to the conference,” appropriated by Student Government. Juniors Ola Akache and Adriana Campos pre- “I’m premed and and honors professor. Shumway said. “We sented their research on she’s prelaw,” Campos Various other administra- learned so much, not Nov. 12 with a poster said, gesturing towards tive and faculty members only from the conference Are you titled, “Making Waves: Akache. “We are women within the college also itself, but also from all in science and law, so this attended. of the people around us. interested in advertising? 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11-18-04.indd 3 11/17/04 3:15:58 PM 4 The Beacon – November 18, 2004 NEWS www.beaconnewspaper.com Safety reforms in danger, some NASA managers say

By MICHAEL CABBAGE The Orlando Sentinel

Nearly two years after the Columbia disaster, some NASA managers fear that cost-cutting measures and pressure to resume shuttle launches are jeopardiz- ing critical safety reforms. Confidential interviews with shuttle officials, as well as internal NASA documents, portray a program rushing to fly again despite serious money problems and growing concerns about meeting an ambitious schedule. In August 2003, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board made 29 recommendations to improve shuttle safety, including 15 designated as preconditions for returning to flight. None of those preconditions is considered more important than the one explicitly stating that NASA “adopt and maintain a shuttle flight schedule that is consistent with available resources.” CRASH SITE: Searchers take a photo of a piece of Space Shuttle Columbia debris that was recovered from an area outside of An increasing number of shuttle Melrose, Texas on February 6, 2003. The disaster has brought about claims of negligence on the part of NASA from various managers at the National Aeronautics advocacy groups. COURTESY PHOTO and Space Administration are worried that isn’t happening. that he is unaware of any new shuttle- bluntly in internal documents and e- be used for inspections in orbit have To help balance its books, for exam- budget and schedule problems. “We mails about not being able to meet some run into technical problems. The work ple, NASA is considering hundreds of found schedule pressure to be a cause recommendations before Discovery’s on developing repair techniques also layoffs at Kennedy Space Center even as of the Columbia accident, and it could launch. Many communications make it has been slow and expensive, with pro- workers prepare for shuttle Discovery’s happen again.” clear they are not nearly as convinced as jected costs topping $100 million, and planned liftoff in May. Senior NASA officials insist the pri- O’Keefe and Parsons that there is time millions more expected in additional Internal schedules show that 6 1⁄2 ority remains safety, not budgets and and money to do the job right. overruns. months of processing work on Discov- schedules, and that the shuttle will In several e-mails, strategies are dis- One unlikely money-saving option ery remains, but the orbiter must be not launch until all necessary work is cussed not for raising the bar but for put forward by the Orbiter Project rolled out of its hangar in 4 1⁄2 months completed. interpreting the CAIB recommenda- Office at Johnson is to “terminate to make the May launch window. “There is no unlimited schedule and tions as narrowly as possible to fulfill efforts and accept risk,” leaving the The CAIB and a commission that no unlimited budget,” said Bill Parsons, them more cheaply and quickly. shuttle with no repair kit and that cru- investigated the 1986 Challenger disas- NASA’s shuttle-program manager. “We After debris fatally pierced Colum- cial CAIB recommendation unmet. ter found earlier budget and schedule have to have some target we’re out there bia’s protective heat shielding during Senior NASA managers told report- pressures clearly contributed to both working toward. If we don’t meet a launch, the CAIB recommended that ers during an Oct. 29 teleconference catastrophes. certain milestone because of a technical NASA develop a way to inspect and that challenges remain, but significant “Schedules are a necessary man- challenge or some other reason, we’ll make emergency repairs “to the widest progress has been made on emergency- agement tool, but they can get out move the milestone out, and we’ll move possible range of damage” before the repair techniques. of control,” said the CAIB chairman, the target date out.” shuttle’s return to flight. The agency plans to do testing during retired Adm. Hal Gehman, who added However, shuttle managers speak Efforts to engineer a boom that will Discovery’s upcoming flight. SGA president discusses school policies, athletics, BBC

From SPOTLIGHT, page 2 Owles, assistant director “We have a great work- this year Ruth and I got campus. that I love to go out to for Campus Life. “I know ing relationship. Jorge and to know each other, and The project would also eat,” Rosario said, slightly students and some say that that he wants the FIU I are in constant contact there isn’t any animosity,” provide additional wireless ashamed. he will keep them. experience to be a positive with each other,” said Rosario commented hap- access points throughout In the future, Rosario “Each president comes one for his council and the BBC SGA President Ruth- pily. “There is no drama the UP campus. Although hopes to graduate FIU in with their own set of students that he serves.” Allyson Webster. here. There has been a lot the plan is still in its early the spring of 2005 with a goals...some extremely Rosario has also man- Rosario credits open of interaction, and I hope stages, SGA has put psychology degree and a ambitious and others want aged to keep conflicts with communication with to continue that.” together an ad hoc com- minor in English. Then to chart new paths. Jorge the Biscayne Bay Campus SGA’s success this year. Along with mending mittee to research student it’s off to law school and, is motivated by making to a minimum – a feat few “In the past, there was communication gaps with interest in the project if Rosario has his way, things better for students of his successors have been a borderline resentment BBC, Rosario has been and the sort of assistance eventually back to the around him,” said Vicky able to accomplish. between the presidents… busy securing extra money the University Technol- classroom. for SGA in a payback plan ogy Services Department “I want to teach because through the Athletics would have to provide. I love helping people and Department. According Despite leading one of seeing them succeed,” he to Rosario, this is sen- the largest organizations said. “In the end, I can sible because some SGA at UP, Rosario manages to guarantee that I will end programs fund athletics find time for music. He is up in a classroom before events. especially fond of the Dave I die.” Rosario feels that ath- Matthews Band. While Rosario is still letics should contribute to You may also catch him new to the presidency and those programs’ financial playing cards or dominoes has just begun to tackle needs. In return, SGA with friends during his some of his goals, some say would receive a monetary free time. he shouldn’t be compared Enjoy a huge selection of our tasterageous menu with over 50 delicious return from the Athlet- “Socially, [Rosario] has to his successors. combinations of hot and cold subs prepared fresh. ics Department that they a love of dominoes and “Jorge is just himself. SPECIAL VALUE could then divide with that helps him to relax He doesn’t pretend to be BBC and allocate to other after hours,” Owles said. something he is not. He 20% OFF areas. Reading is also a favorite is true to himself and to Receive 20% off your order with this ad. Excludes Sub Specials. Not Rosario is also busy pastime for Rosario, who others around him. He is valid with any other offer. Limit one coupon per customer visit. with what he calls his admits to liking “cheesy” well liked and respected by Maximum Value $5.00 “brain child”– a tech- self-help books and having the people on the council,” EXPIRES 11/24/04 nology enhancement a secret passion for food, Owles said. “I wouldn’t project that would allow especially steak. want him to be like the 1553 S.W. 107th Avenue, Miami, Fl • 305-220-7332 for increased laptops in “I normally don’t tell others before him. He is Across from the University Park Campus in the University Shopping Center the library and reduce or people, but anyone who his own person, and that is Hours: Mon - Sat: 8 AM - 10 PM • Sun: 10 AM - 10 PM eliminate printing costs on knows me well is aware what makes him unique.”

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OPINION Alejandra Diaz Editor In Chief • John Lovell Managing Editor • Alicia Bustamante Opinion Editor

EDITORIAL “Appointed for life” supreme court rule has been overlooked far too long Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist remains seriously ill with thyroid cancer, and now, with the elections over, it is likely that the 80-year-old will step down, allowing what many speculate will be another strong conservative judge to be appointed to the court and a moderate conservative to take his place as chief justice. However, with the current average age of the supreme court at 70-years-old, there are concerns that the mental competency of the justices and relevance of the supreme court system may be fading. For instance, while Rehnquist was never quoted as saying so, many hypothesized that he would refuse to step down until he knew the results of this past presidential election. Many also speculated that he would have chosen to remain chief justice even in his poor health and old age, if a democrat had been elected. Had this occurred, it would have set a strange precedent on what should be a non-partisan, balanced ﬁnal word in justice. It is inevitable that with age comes deterioration in mental and physical health, and because there are no standard tests for such conditions, it is plausible that the view of a completely competent and fair court could become tainted. Perhaps it is a good time to review the antiquated “appointed for life” rule. There are many situations where this rule may not RA’s regulation demonstrates hypocrisy be useful anymore. By JON BANKE – the possibility of it becom- laying in the grass or around Staff Writer ing litter. We considered this the courtyard. Every morn- WINNER & LOSER to be a double standard. Our ing our poor custodial work- While presidential cam- sign was a problem, but our ers, already burdened with so WINNER paigning was in full swing in RA is allowed to post flyers, much, face cleaning up more Diana Duyser: The Hollywood woman is using Ebay Oct., my roommates and I promotional leaflets and other and more flyers and leaflets. to sell a grilled cheese sandwich bearing the image of decided to display a sign out- information all over our build- Though they do a phenomenal C the Virgin Mary and is now receiving bids in excess of side of our apartment supporting at will? job, they are not able to pick $13,000. The falafel shaped like Moses, however, is ing our candidate. Just days after being told up every piece of trash scat- not doing as well. Like many FIU students, that our heavy-duty, weather- tered around the building. we wanted our feelings to proof sign was a litter problem, Our problem is not with our LOSER be known as to which candi- our RA posted over 50 flyers RA or hosting events in hous- Symbols of love: According to a national poll, one date we wanted in the Oval promoting an event to be held ing facilities. We get along with in four Britains loses his or her original wedding ring Office. For two days our sign in our courtyard all over the our RA just fine and enjoy the after tying the knot. This comes as a surprise to most was proudly displayed on our outside of our building. multiple activities RAs plan for D balcony railing. Others in the Flyers were stapled to our students who live on campus. Americans, used to losing their sanity instead. University Park Apartments courtyard table, pinned to our The issue is that housing also displayed signs supporting trees and laundry room walls officials don’t see loose-leaf their chosen candidate. and, of course, taped to our promotional material and other On the second night that doors and balcony handrails. such information as potential WHAT DO YOU THINK? our sign was displayed, Resi- The over 50 residents in our litter, while they snuff out dent Advisors on a routine building each received an invi- a heavy-duty sign enticing evening patrol came to our tation to the event on top of all individuals to be active in our With Thanksgiving coming soon, what door and asked us to remove it. of the promotional flyers out- flourishing political process as do you plan to do with your turkey We asked why, and they gave side the building. Even with all quickly as possible. leftovers? us two reasons. We completely of this information distributed When we questioned hous- disagreed with both but were to residents, attendance was ing officials about their poli- forced to comply against our mediocre at best. cies and reasons behind this • Have more for dinner the next day/Make sandwiches will. Material is distributed decision, a simple shrug of for lunch. The first reason was that every week around the apart- the shoulders was the only our railing had to be available ments, encouraging residents answer we ever received. For • Throw it out/Give it to the dog. I won’t be able to for people to use. Who uses to become active in campus the amount of money we pay handle seeing anymore turkey. our railing except for us? It life, reminding them of impor- to live on campus, a more com- is directly outside our door tant deadlines and promoting plete and clear answer about • Get creative! Make turkey smores, turkey shakes or on the second floor, and the events that the housing admin- posting signs and information turkey upside down cake. actual handrail on the frame istration oversees. and distributing flyers would was completely clear of any With all of the weather we seem to be the next obvious • Turkey?! No, ham rules at my house. obstructions, including signs. can get at any time in South step. We had an even bigger issue Florida, frail pieces of paper However, to this day, noth- Cast your vote at www.beaconnewspaper.com with the RAs’ second reason present no match for mother ing has been said or done to for having us remove the sign nature and are often found ease the confusion.

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La Nonna – 117 SW 107 Ave. 305-228-4900

La Nonna offers quality service TASTE OF ITALY: La Nonna, a local mom and pop style Italian restaurant, offers customers a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of one of those old-school Italian restaurants in New York. JULIA MARCHESE/THE BEACON

By CARLOS C. OLAECHEA portions of beefy, cheesy lasagna, mom-and-pop style Italian res- you always see in movies. The items were there, as well as a few Staff Writer I’m confronted with menus that taurant right by FIU. This great walls are partially covered with lesser known but classic dishes, read like a dietician prepared restaurant is known as La Nonna, wood paneling and overhead like chicken ﬂorentine, a sump- Sometimes, when I’m really them: arrugula salad with a light which means “the grandmother” are dark wooden beams, making tuous combination of chicken hungry, I don’t want to eat vinagrette, pappardelle lightly in Italian. The funny thing is the restaurant look as if you’re in topped with spinach, prosciutto anything exotic or hard to pro- dressed with a light tomato and that the restaurant actually has someone’s house back in the old and mozzarella cheese. nounce. Dishes like lobster garlic broth, lightly seared veal an Italian grandmother, and country. The service is courteous My dining partners ordered salad with green tomato gel and chop with capers and a light she is responsible for inspiring and prompt. baked ziti and eggplant parme- avocado sorbet seem unappetiz- balsamic glaze. All of this new the no-frills Italian fare served The most remarkable thing sana with a side of fettuccine ing when there’s a rumble in and “improved” Italian cuisine in there. about this restaurant, however, alfredo. I ordered chicken par- my tummy. During such times, comes, of course, with practically The ﬁrst time I ate there , I is the menu. Dishes average mesana with a side of fettuccine there’s only one cuisine that no seasoning and the standard went with two friends who sug- about $8 and most are under alfredo. The garlic bread that will satisfy me: Italian. Unfor- hefty price tag. Where are my gested we try it. The ambiance $10. All come with salad, and comes standard with every dish tunately, Italian cuisine in Miami dependable Italian-American is very cozy and is reminiscent meat dishes come with a side of has gone on the South Beach restaurants? of one of those old-school Ital- pasta. The selection was quite diet. Instead of ordering hearty Fortunately, we have a nice ian restaurants in New York that impressive. All of the standard See LA NONNA, page 8 These are the best scams colleges can devise?

By RICK MORRISSEY accusations against his old this? Isn’t there a more humor about it. Giving 18-year-old kids ﬁrst place NCAA investi- Chicago Tribune school: that boosters gave interesting job market I would feel much money or cars and expect- gators and snoopy report- him thousands of dollars; for pampered football better if a school went on ing them to be low-key ers go when looking for The best bogus job that academic advisers players? probation for, say, giving about it is unrealistic. infractions is the team ever devised was the one steered him toward classes According to Clarett, athletes telemarketing You would have a better parking lot. Two words: the University of Iowa he could pass without Dick Tressel, a Buckeyes jobs that didn’t involve chance of getting rich in Free moped.’’ allegedly came up with attending; that coach Jim assistant, got the run- talking on the telephone. Las Vegas than of getting We also are seeing the for basketball star Connie Tressel arranged loaner ning back well-paying If you’re going to cheat, a college athlete to be shy same academic fraud we Hawkins in the summer cars for him; and that landscaping jobs. These help make the world a about his ill-gotten gains. were seeing 40 years ago. of 1960. Tressel’s brother set up were the best kind of well- nicer place. (On the other hand, your A few years back, Min- They handed him the lucrative jobs that didn’t paying landscaping jobs, Another problem area odds of getting rich at nesota went on probation heavy responsibility of rid- when a tutor admitted to ding the football stadium writing papers for basket- of seaweed. ball players. As much as Hawkins I donʼt want to be perceived as a guy who condones deceit, but... If you’re going to cheat, might have wanted to “ canʼt they do better than this? Isnʼt there a more interesting job think big. Get somebody keep a constant vigil, there to write a doctoral dis- wasn’t much work to do, market for pampered football players? ....they got the running sertation for your fresh- seeing as how the nearest back well-paying landscaping jobs.... the kind that apparently man power forward on ocean was about 1,000 “Designing Recombinant miles away. donʼt require a landscaper to show up. Hemoglobins.’’ Say what you want All of this – the cars, about the dishonesty of involve work. the kind that apparently is the automobile.” When- UNLV . . . ) the phony jobs, the aca- the job but please don’t Other than that, every- don’t require a landscaper ever you see a college So, yeah, the car thing demic shenanigans – cries skimp when handing out thing was on the up and to show up. athlete riding around in a is a cliche. But schools out for football and bas- points for creativity. up. Let’s assume for a new SUV, it automatically continue to use it as a ketball going to a minor- It was all for naught, If these charges are moment that Clarett is should raise eyebrows, if carrot. If I were a coach, league system in which though, because Hawkins true, it means that, while telling the truth, with the not red ﬂags. this is what I would say the athletes are paid and eventually was kicked out technology keeps march- full understanding that the It’s such an old way to a player: “I know that the inducements are legal. of Iowa after being linked ing along and advances guy has the approximate of cheating that, if Red in your very limited life But what fun would that to a gambling and point- are made in almost every credibility of a convicted Grange had shown up at experience, a car means be? In Dan Jenkins’ novel shaving scandal. And he other field, cheating in felon/police informant. Illinois with a new horse everything to you. “Way Out of Bounds; Life didn’t even have any kelp college sports hasn’t I would feel much better and buggy, people would You can’t think of any- Its Own Self,” a Texas to show for it. evolved much in the past if the landscaping job have started looking for thing more desirable than Christian booster suggests Former Ohio State 50 years. involved growing Astro- his street agent. a nice ride, unless it’s a buying a recruit his own running back and cur- I don’t want to be Turf. Something creative, “I love transfers because nice ride that comes with 7-Eleven “so he can rob it rent I’ll-say-anything guy perceived as a guy who folks. their cars are already paid the standard-feature hot- anytime he wants to.’’ Maurice Clarett recently condones deceit, but ... If you’re going to for,” Jerry Tarkanian once looking tutor. But I’m Ridiculous, but it’s a made some sensational can’t they do better than cheat, have a sense of said. here to tell you that the start.

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IDOLIZED: The finalists for the Golden Idol competition line up for a quick photo shoot (top). Hosts Tiffany Hunt and Alex Prado join the Dance Marathon Captains for a traditional line dance led by FIU Dance Marathon Morale chairs Marly Quincoces and Cesar Quinzada (center). The winners of the 2004 Golden Idol contest pose for a final group picture after the competition results were announced. From left to right, contest director Mariela Campuzano, Client : AKQA Approved second runner-up Raymond Thomas, first runner-up Schauri Dixon, and the 2004 Golden Docket : 161623 Description : Visa • IHAP Lightbulb Image • 5 x 14 Idol, Angie Alfonso (bottom). COURTESY PHOTO ©2004 Visa U.S.A. Inc.

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Please call Nina Haley, Production 415 645.9435 8 The Beacon – November 18, 2004 LIFE! www.beaconnewspaper.com Grandma brings Italy to Sweetwater LA NONNA, from pg 6 cine alfredo that came as a side with the eggplant and was your basic buttered chicken parmesana was and toasted French bread perhaps one of the best with garlic, dry parsley and that I have ever tried. Its grated parmesan cheese. butter cream sauce was of THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 17 The complementary salads a perfect consistency and Student Composers’ Concert is an FIU School were pretty basic and con- creaminess. of Music event and will take place at the Wert- sisted of small plates of Desser t selections heim Performing Arts Center at UP. The event romaine lettuce, carrot were equally good. They is free and will begin at 8 p.m. strips and tomatoes with included a house made a creamy Italian dressing. ricotta cheesecake, Italian Comedy Night at the Miami Improv will be When the main courses ices and tartuffos, which hosted by The Baka Boyz from WMIB 103.5 The arrived, however, we were are balls of ice cream Beat, There will be live appearances from the best all impressed. The portions dipped in chocolate or stand-up comedians from around the world. The were big and the food nuts. We ordered the ama- event begins at 8 p.m. 18 and older are invited. looked very appetizing. retto tartuffo and shared For more information, call 305-441-8200. The baked ziti was good it. The ice cream had a very and dependable – anything pleasant almond flavor Rage Week presents a pep rally with music, but light, with no sur- and was coated in toasted pizza and giveaways. It begins at noon in the prises, just what you want pecans. GC Forum. from a plate of baked ziti. The eggplant parmesana EDITOR’S NOTE: was equally good and well The Beacon chooses restaurants FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 19 portioned. at random based on their prox- Evolution/Revolution: A Century of Modern My chicken parmesana imity to the FIU campus and Seating, will open at 6:30 p.m. at the Wolf- was satisfyingly crispy, their affordability to students. The restaurant is not informed sonian Museum located at 1001 Washington with a good, tangy tomato DINING OUT: Customers enjoy the prompt and courteous of the reviewer’s affiliation with Avenue. The reception kicks off with a brief talk sauce and plenty of moz- service from waiters and homemade dishes of La Nonna. JULIA The Beacon, and the reviewer by Eames Demitrious, grandson of acclaimed zarella cheese. The fettuc- pays for all the meals. MARCHESE/THE BEACON designer Charles Eames. You must RSVP. For more information contact Sheila Thomson at 305-535-2631 or honig@fiu.edu. Admission is Reality Check: Hype slows free for members and $10 for others. Support the basketball team at the 6 p.m. game. Stay and watch the movie DODGEBALL on the lawn at the housing quad at 8:15 p.m., but some hits stay course brought to you by Rage Week. SATURDAY• NOVEMBER 20 By PAMELA SITT And just because some THE APPRENTICE 2 to get excited about people The Seattle Times of these tragic newbies getting makeovers just From Barnacle to Boom: Sustainable Design actually make me nostalgic The most fun part of because they got fat. (9 will be presented at The Wolfsonian located at It’s been a tough fall for for Paris and Nicole, that this task _ organizing a p.m. Mondays, FOX) 1001 Washington Avenue from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. reality TV. And by that I dynamic duo will be back bridal trunk show _ was South Florida Design professionals will be able mean both the season and on FOX tomorrow night watching the men try to MY BIG FAT OBNOX- to consider the relationship between sustainable the corresponding ratings in a half-hour special, “The help women find wedding IOUS BOSS architecture and South Florida’s unique climate, tumble. Simple Life 2: The Stuff dresses. One customer says culture, style, and economy. The event is free for While networks con- We Weren’t Allowed To she’s looking for a sleeve- The clueless contestants members and students and $10 for all others. tinue to roll out new reality Show You” (8:30 p.m., less gown. Bumbling Wes’ have to sell hot soup on RSVP is required. Contact Sheila Thomson at shows at a mind-boggling FOX). Yes, that’s really agreeable response: “Who the street on a swelter- 305-535-2645 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu. tear, viewers finally seem what it’s called. likes sleeves?” Incompe- ing July day in Chicago. to be saying, enough tent Maria continues to be They’re actually not bad at Tailgate with 99.9 Kiss Country, Mechanical already! `THE BACHELOR 6’ so by forgetting to include it, either. We also are intro- Bull, Shorty’s Barbecue and more in Lot 6 before R e c e n t p r e m i e r e s a phone number on a mass duced to the fake boss’s the football game from 4 – 6 p.m. like FOX’s “My Big Fat The series reached a e-mail to New York brides, fake trophy wife and fake Obnoxious Boss” and new low when Byron used which also happens to be daughter, who is described The Indian Students Association of FIU pres- NBC’s “The $25 Million the word “irregardless.” Mosaic’s main marketing as a “not-so-bright cousin ents the Festival of Lights, Diwali 2004 at the Hoax” tanked. Follow-ups And speaking of mean- effort. of Paris Hilton.” Yowza. North Miami Beach Julius Littman Theater for to last season’s breakout ingless words, can we ban But Mosaic, whose not- (9 p.m. Sundays, FOX) the Performing Art. It will take place from 7-10 hits _ “The Apprentice,” the phrase “Everything so-secret weapon is bridal- p.m. $10 for general admission, $15 for preferred “The Swan” _ are stum- happens for a reason” shop owner Sandy, still THE SURREAL LIFE seating and $20 for premium seating. bling. Former franchise from reality dating shows, wins by a landslide and hits like “The Bachelor” please? No one who says Bleeping Chris of bleep- VH1 has announced are so over it’s not even it ever means it _ like ing Long Island, as Apex’s the cast of its upcom- SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 21 funny, kinda like Tara Reid when someone breaks up project manager, is fired. ing fourth installment of (although someone forgot with you but says “We can (9 p.m. Thursdays, NBC) “The Surreal Life,” which Pink & White Bash will be held at Banana Joe’s to tell ABC, which is plan- still be friends.” (9 p.m. cemented its place in pop- Island Bar and Grill and Margarita Mama’s Res- ning a seventh edition). Wednesdays, ABC) AMERICA’S NEXT TOP culture history with this taurant located at 3015 Grand Avenue. Admis- There are bright spots. MODEL 3 season’s unlikely romance sion is free before midnight and everyone wearing ABC has bona fide hits SURVIVOR: VANU- between Flavor Flav and pink & white gets in for free before 1 a.m. For in “Wife Swap” and ATU Diva Eva has a mini- Brigitte Nielsen. additional information contact 305-461-1118 or “Extreme Makeover: meltdown when faced with The new motley crew visit http://www.bananajoes.com. Home Edition,” and has I have to say I will miss a photo shoot involving includes Verne Troyer just announced plans for an Sarge and his one-liners, tarantulas. Ann contin- (aka Mini-Me), Adrianne WMIB 103.5 The Beat will present the 2004 “Extreme Makeover: Wed- delivered in that mum- ues to take bad pictures. Curry (“America’s Next Caribbean Reggae Fest from noon to midnight. ding Edition.” (Genius!) bling Southern drawl. Toccara can’t pronounce Top Model”), Marcus The concert will take place at Bicentennial Park The kazillionth edition When a cute, spotted little “Jean Paul Gaultier” and Schenkenberg (male super- located on 1075 Biscayne Blvd., and will feature of CBS’s “Survivor” is piggy is delivered to the gets bounced. This week: model, Pamela Anderson’s artists such as Bounty Killer, Kevin Lyttle, Beenie still going strong. Rat- recently merged Alinta Actor (and former model) ex), Christopher Knight Man and Elephant Man. Tickets start at $35. For ings machine “American tribe and the survivors are Taye Diggs shows up and (“The Brady Bunch”), more information call 305-358-7550. Idol” returns to FOX in instructed to feed the pig will likely out-pretty the Jane Wiedlin (former Go- January. Tonight’s 2-hour rather than eat it, Sarge girls. (8 p.m. Wednesdays, Go, not Belinda Carlisle), If you would like to see your event premiere of “The Amazing responds: “It was about UPN) Chyna Doll (former WWE posted on our calendar, please send your Race 6” (9 p.m., CBS) fea- as big a letdown as when wrestler) and Da Brat information to: Arts Calendar, The Beacon tures, among others, a pair I found out Estrogen City THE SWAN 2 (rapper, starred in “Glit- University Park campus Graham Center, of married pro wrestlers, was moving into Lopevi.” Yo u k n o w, a f t e r ter” with Mariah Carey). Room 210, Miami, FL 33199 or e-mail an ex-Playboy Playmate Why is Eliza still here? (8 watching the stories on The show is in produc- beacon@fiu.edu. and a Mormon who is a p.m. Thursdays, CBS) “Extreme Makeover: tion now and premieres former “striptease aero- Home Edition,” it’s hard Jan. 9. bics” instructor.

LIFE!11-19-04.indd 3 11/16/04 11:23:03 PM www.beaconnewspaper.com SPORTS The Beacon – November 18, 2004 159 Volleyball ends sour season Women’s cross country on disappointing note ﬁnishes strong at regional

own double-double with 28 assists and By XAVIER VILLAMARO By ANDONI GONZALEZ-RUA the record books, finishing with the third 13 digs. Junior Anna Dmowska contrib- Staff Writer Staff Writer best time for a freshman at 24.11. uted with 13 kills and four blocks. Both Witherspoon and Reategui finished women played in only four matches. The Golden Panthers volleyball team Another season is in the books for the 109th and 119th, respectively, out of a In a thrilling Game One, FIU had ended its season in heartbreaking fashion FIU Cross Country team, with this year field that featured 163 runners. with a 3-2 loss to the Trojans of Arkan- game-point with 29-27 lead but allowed ending on a high note. Apryl Wall finished fourth on the team sas-Little Rock on Nov. 14 at Pharmed four consecutive points to ultimately lose Golden Panther sophomore Amanda with a time of 25.07, good enough for Arena. 31-29. Howard, who led the FIU ladies all year 149th overall. FIU finished the season with a disap- Game Two featured an equally thrilling round, once again put in a solid perfor- The meet was dominated by two pointing 3-23 overall record and was 2-12 yet heartbreaking finish. In a game that mance in the final race of the season. schools from the SEC, Tennessee and in Sun Belt Conference play. featured 18 tie scores, FIU had a 28-25 By running a 22.25 during Saturday’s Georgia, who finished just two points The Golden Panthers were down 2-0 lead but allowed four consecutive points six kilometer NCAA South Regional in apart. The lady Volunteers edged the lady despite having a chance to win both those again. The game became a seesaw battle, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Howard posted the Bulldogs 78-80. The University of Chat- games. The team came together and took ending with a 34-32 win for the Trojan. second best women’s time in FIU his- tanooga edged out ACC front runner advantage of the Trojans mistakes to tie Freshman Ruth Fleming led the way for tory. Florida State for third place. the match. Ultimately, however, they lost FIU with six kills. Vogel and Dmowksa Howard finished in 43rd place, eclips- Sophomore Angela Homan of Auburn the decisive fifth game. added five kills apiece. ing her best time in the 6K by 51 seconds University won the meet with an overall “We fought hard, as if we were trying In game three, the Golden Panthers – a personal record she set at the same 6K time of 20.25, less then two seconds to not let the season go,” said captain did not want to be swept. Despite having meet last year. Her 43rd place finish is in front of runner-up Shannon Wommack Laura Vogel, referring to the effort put UALR score 10 consecutive points in the also the second best place any runner from the University of Chattanooga. forth by the team in their final match of middle of the game, FIU clawed their way has achieved at the regional meet in the On a high note for the Golden Pan- the season. “It’s been rough for us, but back to a 30-24 victory by scoring 11 of school’s 32-year history. thers, all of the runners that were featured we’re always looking forward.” the last 12 points. Freshman Deidra Witherspoon finished on this year’s roster are either sophomores ame Four was much of the same The match marks the last for seniors G with a time of 23.51, the second best time or freshmen. for UALR, as they had 11 errors for Danielle Dubetz, Jessica Jones and ever in the 6K by an FIU freshman. Not This means that unlike every other Myriam Rodney, who have all played the second consecutive game. FIU took to be outdone by her teammates, Paola school in the Sun Belt Conference, all of valiantly this season despite all of the advantage of them by taking a 12-11 lead Reategui continued the success of this their runners will return next season as team’s setbacks. and never looking back. For the game, year’s squad by also adding her name to they chase the Sun Belt crown. Dubetz finished on a high note record- Dmowska had four kills and Jones con- ing a career-high 10 kills and a season- tributed with six digs. high seven total blocks. Jones joined In game five, FIU took an early 5-3 contributed with a season-high 11 digs. lead only to see it vanish off six straight Sophomore Oksana “The Iron Cur- points from the Lady Trojans. UALR tain” Zabalueva led FIU offensively managed to carry that momentum to a with 16 kills, four aces and five blocks. 15-10 win. Junior Laura “The Crane” Vogel added The Golden Panthers return all but a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs three players next season and hope a as well as seven total blocks. veteran team will improve this season’s Freshman Dyionna Smith also had her record.

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BURNETT, from page 11 ones leading up to the confer- That is because we came in ence championships. last place last year. We only won of ourselves. Q: You play at defending one conference game. We don’t Q: You became a huge pres- champions UCONN at the really read [into] that. They are ence in the middle last year, end of the month. What are going to say what they are going leading the team in several you looking to pull out of to say. We have to come out and defensive categories. What was that game? show them something. the most important thing you We have got to play our game. Hopefully, we will be better learned during your junior We can’t back down. It doesn’t than last year. We are not read- season? matter whether they are number ing that. They can say what they Never quit; we had a bad seven or eight in the nation. want to say. They don’t really season last year, and we just We have to play smart defense know what we have down here, have to keep going. A lot of and rise to their level. We can’t but they will. guys wanted to quit. Never quit back down, because it will give Q: This is coach Sergio no matter what happens. Life is us a lot of experience heading Rouco’s first season. How like a rollercoaster; it’s going to into our conference schedule. have things changed since last go up and down. It’s a journey They are strong. They have season? and you can never quit no matter the number one in the top 25, We have changed our atti- how much you lose. and it will give us experience tude. We can’t back down. We Q: What are the big games playing against good players. [have to] work hard and ﬁnish that stand out in your mind Playing teams like UCONN and our job. Everybody is being on this season? Florida State and good teams time. He is teaching guys for the I feel as though every game like Miami and George Wash- long term situation in your life. is a big game. The conference ington, will only help us. Just be on time. Be strong, and games are the most important. Q: The team has been be together. The team is more The game against Miami is a big ranked ﬁfth in the preseason together. We are a more humble game for us. The game against conference poll. Do you think team, a kind of family situation. University of Connecticut is a that position is justified or Everybody feels comfortable big game, and Florida State but is there something lurking with each other. This is going to the conference games are the around that no one knows be a different story, a different most important, especially the about? situation for years to come.

NEW ATTITUDE: With the addition of new head coach Sergio Rouco, Coach Russo on season: “We’re Burnett has noticed a difference in attitude in the lockerroom. The senior hopes the positive mentality will lead to success in the season after going to do better than last year.” last year’s disappointment. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON

REBOUND, from page 11 Newcomers Shantel Ragin add depth at the guard spot. thers will play 17 of the 27 regu- and Jasmine Jenkins may both Meanwhile, second year lar season games at home where average of 16.6 points, 8.6 see some time at the forward freshman LaQuetta Furgason they hold a dominating 233-48 They have grown rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 position. Both freshmen were and newcomers Iva Ciglar and record over visiting opponents. “and matured, and steals per game in 2003-04. tri-athletes in their respective Ashley Painter will contribute to The Golden Panthers will Tomova had a breakout high schools, competing in a team that ordinarily has had the see their first action of the year with a tough preseason as a junior, earning a basketball, volleyball and track luxury of setting the attainable when they host the Traveler’s season, we will be spot on the all-tournament team & field. goal of winning the Sun Belt Tournament, Nov. 19–20 at in all four of the tournaments in Jenkins stands 6-foot-2 and Conference and advancing to Pharmed Arena. The game can ready. be heard live on Radio Golden which FIU competed. was a highly coveted recruit post-season play. Cindy Russon on her players Panther, 88.1 FM. Her nine double-doubles out of Augora High School in This year the Golden Pan- Women’s” Soccer Coach were a team high, and she ranked California. The 5-foot-7 Ragin second in the conference in played at Flannigan High and free-throw percentage, third in has the versatility to play guard blocks, fourth in points, fifth in as well forward. rebounds and sixth in field goal percentage. BACK COURT CLASSIFIED “[Milena] has gotten better over the summer,” said coach The other returning senior is Russo. “I’m looking for her to 5-foot-8 guard, Deniz Boz who JOBS dominate in every statistic, both led the Golden Panthers to a on the team and in the confer- Sun Belt Conference title in her Females wanted ages 15-25 years “Make money watching T.V.” ence. She is going to be a player sophomore year. old to participate in an HPV vaccine Full-time/Part-time, work in the new field of video. to contend with on everyone’s When Ivelina Vrancheva Clinical Trail that may help in the Transcription and closed captioning. Work at your scouting report.” graduated, the Turkish born prevention of cervical cancer. You home or our office. Please email resume at our North Her athleticism and strong Boz was expected to move back will receive gynecological care free of Miami Location. fundamentals allow her to play into the starting point guard charge and you may receive reim- [email protected] at both center and power for- position but an ACL injury has bursement up to $50/visit for 10 Auto Cad Drafter ward. ended her season. The senior visits. For more details call: Iliana or Fire Alarm design knowledge needed. Both options can open up also missed the 2002-03 season Betty at (305) 243-5832. some playing time for the Lat- due to a torn ACL. Fax resume to 305-662-3718 vian twosome of sophomore Before the injury, Russo centers Lasma Jekabsone and was expecting Boz to lead the ANNOUNCEMENTS Liene Bernsone. team. At 6-foot-3 Jekabsone is one “Deniz is one of our hardest- Spring Break in Rio de Janeiro, GET RID OF A BAD HABIT of the tallest players on the team. working players,” said Russo. Brazil ON A NEW TV SHOW She has a good low post-game “We won the Sun Belt Confer- VIP Passes, airfare, hotel, & more. SEND US YOUR NAME, HABIT DESCRIP- and can be one of the premiere ence when she was our starting Limited Seats Available TION, AND CONTACT INFO post players in the conference, point guard, and she wants to Earn a free trip; Call 305.861.0778 TO [email protected] according to Russo. lead the team back there.” www.springbreakbrazil.com Bernsone saw action in 13 Junior Faeza Bouderra is ------games last year and will play expected to see more time on Free Midwifery School limited minutes behind her the hardwood than she did last A 2yr.post nursing program or A 3yr direct entry program Fla. Approved fellow natives of the former year, when she averaged 15.9 $100 dollar monthly lab fee plus cost of books and uniforms. Soviet Bloc. minutes per game. Sophomores Miami Maternity Center 140 NE 119 St Open house Nov 28 7:30pm Asha Neal and Eva Makela will ------

11.18.04.indd 3 11/16/04 11:48:42 PM SPORTS 11 – November 18, 2004 THE BEACON www.beaconnewspaper.com Men’s soccer headed to NCAA tournament By NIKOLAY OREKHOV 12-6-1 for the season. Although, the outcome of teams will square off against one straight versus UCF and hold a Staff Writer South Carolina took an early this game had little effect on the another in the first round of the 23-6-3 all-time series advantage 1-0 lead in the sixth minute of Panthers’ tournament hopes, it tournament. over the Golden Knights. Two days after a brilliant the match and never looked ended the longest winning streak “It seems to be a tradition to “We got a win over them performance and win against back, going ahead 3-0, before of the season. play them in the first round,” earlier this year, but we need to the No. 14 Hartwick, which FIU scored its lone goal of the At least the good news despite Kremser said. be ready to play them again,” enabled the Golden Panthers to game. the loss, is that the Golden Pan- The Golden Panthers won six Kremser said. clinch the conference title and Gamecocks’ Freshman Sebas- thers’ new season goes into full earned the automatic bid into tian Lingholm scored his sixth swing Nov. 19, when their quest the NCAA tournament, FIU goal of the season in the win- for the NCAA Championship lost its season finale at South ning effort; juniors Ryan Deter gets underway. Carolina on Nov. 14. and Eric Szeszycki added a goal “We’re thrilled to be back in The 3-1 loss snapped the each to combine for the South the NCAA Tournament again,” team’s five-game winning streak Carolina score. said head coach Karl Kremser. and improved the Gamecocks’ FIU senior Fernando Plentz The Golden Panthers will all-time series record to 5-0-1 scored his seventh goal of the face a familiar opponent in the against the Panthers. season during the 71st minute University of Central Florida this With the loss, the Golden Pan- to break up the shutout. Shawn Friday at 7 p.m. The game will thers finished the regular season Crowe of FIU and South Caro- be at the FIU Soccer Stadium, with an 11-6-0 overall record. lina’s Brad Guzan each recorded and it is going be the third The Gamecocks improved to three saves for the match. consecutive year that the two Women’s basketball look to rebound from losing season By ANDRES CORDERO second to none in FIU athletics. along the way. Staff Writer During the span of 29 years the Now, putting aside the Golden Panthers amassed 22 disappointment of an atypi- Since its 1975-76 inaugu- consecutive winning seasons, cal 11-16 campaign in 2003, ral season, the FIU women’s 17 20-win seasons and 13 post- head coach Cindy Russo and BACK IN TOURNAMENT: Karl Kremser talks to his players as the team basketball program has estab- season tournament appearances, the women’s basketball team finds out they will face UCF in the first round of the NCAA tournament lished a winning tradition while piling up 535 total wins are prepared to tip off the on Nov. 19 at home. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON new season on Nov. 19.

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The Golden Panthers have “Can’t back down” won 516 of 535 victories under head coach Russo. All of the team’s 20-win seasons and 13 postseason appear- mentality expected ances have come in the past 26 years: The Russo Era. The 13th winningest from center Burnett active coach in NCAA Divi- sion I women’s basketball By ANDONI GONZALEZ-RUA Union College]. has high hopes for this year’s Staff Writer Q: You were recruited out squad and believes that this of junior college by the Uni- season will be an improve- With homecoming past us, versity of Mississippi, the ment over the last. Thanksgiving approaching, and University of Alabama at “We’re going to do better football season coming to an Birmingham, and other pro- than last year,” said Russo. end, there is only one thing left grams. What made you decide “We played some good bas- in the year: the start of basketball on FIU? ketball, but we didn’t get season. I took a visit here, and I enough wins. We have more With a new coach, a new team took a visit to Ole Miss, but I home games this season, outlook and a heavy schedule, just wanted to be in a different and we have a lot of players this season appears to be one for situation. I like the environment returning. They have grown the ages. The Beacon met with down here the best and the and matured, and with a team leader and senior Byron diversity. That’s why I chose to tough preseason, we will be Burnett and discussed a little bit come down here. ready.” of everything, from his career to Q: What do you wish to the team’s performance. accomplish personally during FRONT COURT Q: On your biography it your ﬁnal season? What about states that you did not play for the team? One of only two seniors basketball in high school. Did Personally, just to be the best returning from last year’s you play at all before attending team player, do what I got to do, team is forward/center Southern Union College? sacriﬁce for the team. Team wise, Milena Tomova. The 6-foot- Kind of but not really. I I would like to see a conference 3 Bulgarian native received played from time to time when championship and hopefully go All-Sun Belt Conference I was younger. It was always to the tournament if we play honors after leading the kind of like one of those situ- hard and work hard everyday. SENIOR LEADER: Milena Tomova received All-Sun Belt Conference Golden Panthers with an ations where I was the big guy We have to take every game honors after leading the Golden Panthers with an average of 16.6 around, so people would pick me one at a time and not get ahead to play. I basically started playing points, 8.6 rebounds. GEOFF ANDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE BEACON See REBOUND, PAGE 10 my freshman year [at Southern See BURNETT, page 10

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